An amazing bike, an amazing guy, and not a bad story either....

[Dan the bike man]

WOW WOW WOW!!!!!!
I collect Schwinn tank bikes, that there is my dream bike!!! I LOVE original paint bikes, and that one is NICE!!! I am 28 so I have time to find one like that I guess. There is a weekly car show down the road from me, I'm going to take my Schwinns there. Heck I'll load them up in my SUV and take them to all the shows!!!
Thank you for sharing this great story. And if you choose to sell it to a younger (well I don't know your age) collector who will keep it, share it, and RIDE IT! please let me know. I know it will be 100 years, but I'll be waiting!

 

[Obi-Wan Schwinnobi]

who's the kid

Standing next to it? Better shoo him away before he starts curb jumping that thing!

 

[bricycle]

Beautiful!!.....think I got pizza and a pair of socks for my 15th!

 

[Obi-Wan Schwinnobi]

low miles

He musta only road it fer a year!!.. 16th bday rolled around and parents got him a Ford convertible. How much was this new in 41and what does that convert to in todays money?

 

[Greg M.]

Thank you...

Thanks for all the nice comments.
Wes deserves all the "props" for this one.
It really is a special bike that has survived better than most over the years.
Can't wait to ride her!

Greg M.

 

[Greg M.]

Just wanted to refresh this thread as Dave has since posted pictures of his Ranger Autocycle.
Thanks again to Dave and Wes.
Keep looking, these bikes are out there!

Greg M.

 

[rollfaster]

Great bike, even greater story. Rob.

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

oh my...

 

[Dale Alan]

Great story,beautiful bike gone to good home.Congratualations!

 

[ZOOK]

i have chased and looked at bikes for years and will say i have never been lucky enough to find such a treasure. as i have become a member of the over the hill club i would probably have a heart attack if said seller open the garage and something like that was hanging there waiting for me. the story was above nice what else could you say. thank you for sharing