I'm new and looking for a Schwinn

[Dgoldman]

Hi All,

I'm new to this site and hoping for a few suggestions. When I was 12 for my birthday my parents took me to the Schwinn store to get a bike. I picked out a Apple karate non 5 speed. I loved that bike and wished I still Had it. Money didn't come easy for my
parents but that was a day I'll never forget. Have always loved the vintage prewar bikes but don't know that much about them. My dad is 90 years old and had a Schwinn with a tank but he doesn't remember the name. I'm guessing his bike was around a 1936-1938. I would love to get something in that time frame. A complete bike is what I am looking for not restored. I am very mechanical so dismantling and cleaning up is no problem. I am looking for recomendations on what to look for without breaking the bank. Maybe that's not possible? I don't know. I just know that I would like to get into this and get some good advise on where to look and buy. I want to surprise my dad and show him. I live in south Orange County calif. I appreciate any suggestions or help!

Thanks!
Dgoldman

 

[bricycle]

Welcome to the CABE!
36-38 Schwinn's are some of the most costly, but good luck with your search!

 

[HIGGINSFOREVER]

Welcome to the cabe.Hang on here and you will see something you like.

 

[Autocycleplane]

http://thecabe.com/forum/threads/1939-schwinn-motorbike-lasalle-nice-original-paint.99750/

 

[Dgoldman]

Welcome to the CABE!
36-38 Schwinn's are some of the most costly, but good luck with your search!

Can you give me some suggestions on what models from low to high and what I can expect to pay? Thanks

 

[Freqman1]

A basic, original paint Motobike with a tank is probably at least $3k. Of course if it had all the bells and whistles then you are into $10k territory.

This bike was listed here on the CABE for $3300 in May of 2014 and did sell

This is my '38 cantilever Autocycle Deluxe

 

[bricycle]

Can you give me some suggestions on what models from low to high and what I can expect to pay? Thanks

best to use our search engine... for topic just use 1936, 1937, 1938 Schwinn (one at a time) and thread type: Trade/Sell You should pull up all kinds of stuff

 

[jkent]

A basic, original paint Motobike with a tank is probably at least $3k. Of course if it had all the bells and whistles then you are into $10k territory.

This bike was listed here on the CABE for $3300 in May of 2014 and did sell

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This is my '38 cantilever Autocycle Deluxe

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Show off!
Just kidding. I love that DeLuxe

 

[jkent]

Here is my 1937 I picked it up from a Cabe member about a month ago. I feel like I got a very fair deal on the bike. They are out there, It may not fall in your lap right off the bat but if your patient you can get a pretty decent bike at a fair price.

 

[Dgoldman]

Here is my 1937 I picked it up from a Cabe member about a month ago. I feel like I got a very fair deal on the bike. They are out there, It may not fall in your lap right off the bat but if your patient you can get a pretty decent bike at a fair price.

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If you don't mind me asking, what's a ballpark number for a bike like that?

Thanks!