Latest Purchase *1955 Schwinn Deluxe Hornet Spitfire*

[Wayne Adam]

I just picked up this unrestored original '55 Deluxe Hornet. I think that I paid a fair market value at $375.00
It was found in a very dry basement where it had been resting for many years.
I'll tell you, this area I live in is a gold mine of vintage bikes. I just wish I had more time and more money.
Thanks for looking!...........Wayne

 

[jd56]

Another sweet find. Seems like a typical schwinn fair price I guess
You know Im not a schwinn guy ....yet.
Someday you need to post pics of your whole collection.

Nice job wayne

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[mruiz]

Yes that is nice find. The only parts I see wrong is the stem and handlebars. Nice bike.
Mitch

 

[slick]

Man that's a great color combo! When it needs to leave the collection please put me first in line. Keep me in mind.

 

[schwinnja]

Yes that is nice find. The only parts I see wrong is the stem and handlebars. Nice bike.
Mitch

Stem and bars are correct for this model, this year.
Grips, however, are incorrect.
This special edition model has a bolt on kickstand.

 

[Wayne Adam]

Swinnja

Hi Schwinnja,
Thanks for the info on the handlebars, stem & kickstand. I thought they were correct as I was told this bike was unaltered.
I think that if and when I restore this bike I will keep it the original color scheme.
Should this bike have a Rocket Ray or Torpedo on it? ( I have both)............Thanks, Wayne

 

[mruiz]

Stem and bars are correct for this model, this year.
Grips, however, are incorrect.
This special edition model has a bolt on kickstand.

That stem is incorrect for the bike, handle bars are ether girls model or older style. Bolt on kick stand is correct.
Mitch

 

[dougfisk]

Man that's a great color combo!...

+1

That combo always turns my head. I am restoring an earlier one and I may use those colors even though they were not standard offering at the time.

 

[soulshine73]

It should have a rocket ray head light