60? Schwinn Deluxe Tornado

[Indian Man]

Nice complete red and ivory or red and white , vin K968623 . Please help with dating I can't seem to find correct vin in books. Pulled down from rafters. Pretty nice I think . A few photos. Enjoy.

 

[SoBayRon]

The SN looks up as October of 1959, so likely sold in ‘60? Here is a catalog pic. Nice looking bike!

 

[Indian Man]

Thank you ,it's a smooth ride !

 

[Big Moe]

1 year after that one, and 1size smaller. 24" Oct 14 1960.

 

[rustystone2112]

Nice original 59 complete , even the grips are original . Chain guard and decal changed in 1960 and decal changed again in 61

 

[Indian Man]

Thanks ,Sweet !

 

[Maurice]

Love your bike. Here's my "lightly" restored 1961 Tornado

 

[Adamtinkerer]

Hmm, I don't think I've ever seen a black Tornado, I thought they were red for boys or blue for girls.

 

[Maurice]

Yep, I think you're right Adam. This one started life red also. Decided to switch it up.

 

[GTs58]

Hmm, I don't think I've ever seen a black Tornado, I thought they were red for boys or blue for girls.

The 1961 Tornado had its frame changed to the Twin Bar continuous frame mid-year and then it was offered in Black.