1968 J39-6 Minty Survivor.

[60sstuff]

A recent acquisition for my collection is this awesome Original ‘68 Radiant Sky Blue Deluxe.
I’ve never owned any mid-year (67-69) Stingrays before, but this one really caught my attention.

The Factory Original Paint is remarkable, along with the screened guard and fork darts.
Top tube and seat post tube decals are also excellent.
Obviously this Stingray was well taking care of as the 55 year old Sky Blue paint still has that factory new deep unfaded glow.

First year for the silver glitter seat with the Mylar trim. The seat on this bike has several faded mylar strips in the middle but no splits, tears or holes. Seat pan is perfect.
Last year for the Wing Tip chain guard and the lucky 7 sprocket.

All the chrome (handle bars, seat strut, both razor fenders and the S-2, S-7 rims) are flawless.

If that’s not enough the rear SLIK and front Westwind are the born with dated to the bike rubber. The mold seam in the middle of the tires are still there.
Every component on this ‘68 bike is closely dated, including the dated pedals.

 

[60sstuff]

More detail from this gorgeous Stingray.

 

[Upchuck79]

Beautiful '68!

 

[1motime]

Super Bike! Fantastic condition and detailed to the max!

 

[nick tures]

Stunning !

 

[furyus]

What’s the story behind it?

 

[Thee]

Plumb Bob

 

[cyclingday]

Spectacular!
It almost makes you feel sorry for the bike.
It’s obviously never been used for the intended purpose that it was built for.
A twelve year old kid to explore the outer reaches of the neighborhood.
Little Susie, never got to see little Bobby riding a wheelie on that bad boy.
No emulating Evel Knievel, by jumping over 13 Big Wheels on that one.
It looks like it’s been kept in a hermetically sealed time capsule all this time.
Amazing!
Congrats, on that fabulous acquisition.
I’m sure, it’s hard to look away from that beauty.
But, it’s ok, we all stare at our bikes, when we first acquire them.
It’s normal.
At least it is, for a hard core bikeophile.

 

[60sstuff]

What’s the story behind it?

furyus,

I have many cool stories on most of my Stingrays, but not this ‘68 Sky Blue, darn it.

The guy I purchased it from said he had it for around 10 years and his friend found it at an estate sale.
All I know is someone took great care and storage of this Schwinn for it to look like this after 55 years.

 

[furyus]

Regardless, super nice bike. Are Stingrays the only bike you collect? You surely have a talent for nice Stingrays!