JimmyTheDog
Look Ma, No Hands!
Hey everyone, I found a Schwinn Continental SN#F111302 which is a 06/01/1961 on Craigslist from a fella who found it at an estate sale. He said the family told him it is all original from the day their relative bought it and it was kept in his basement for the past 60 years (original owner). Here’s where I am getting a bit confused. I Googled pics of a 61 Continental and many things were different- the decals, said it came with plastic fenders, had rat trap pedals (mine have bow tie), fork was half paint/half chrome (mine has full chrome forks), and mine has a pin stripe across the top tube that I did not see on others. My Continental has Huret/Allvit derailleurs, Normandy hubs, side pull Weinmann brakes, AS Continental head badge, and Rigida rims with knurls.
Ive posted pics of many parts to help identify the year. I believe it to be all original. I’m thinking dealers swapped things if the customer asked (I.e.pedals, grips, etc). I’m excited to clean her up. Thank you for any info you can help me with!
JimmyTheDog
Ive posted pics of many parts to help identify the year. I believe it to be all original. I’m thinking dealers swapped things if the customer asked (I.e.pedals, grips, etc). I’m excited to clean her up. Thank you for any info you can help me with!
JimmyTheDog