Old Continentals, what do I do with them.

[cyclingday]

The Clubman model is cool!

 

[rollfaster]

The Clubman model is cool!

Marty, you think that is really a Clubman? If so, it needs to be revived!

 

[rennfaron]

The Clubman model is cool!

That’s what I was thinking. I thought it looked like the down tube had a script decal. Also has the CM stamp. What is strange is the other one has the CM stamp too. I didn't think so because it was upside down but there is precedent for that flip. The second bike has the traveler style peaked fenders. I would take the fenders off the first one and put on the second.

Continental clubman - Also does anyone know what brochure or catalog this is from?

 

[GTs58]

Both of these Continentals have the CM on the BB shell. And the T00 serial numbered piece is using a pre stamped Town and Country Tandem BB shell. So that one was probably built sometime in early 1950.

One has a three speed and I have no clue what the serial number is on that one, pics don't seem to be in sequence. Is there a date on the three speed hub?

 

[rollfaster]

Rarely seen 1950s Continental Clubman (not mine) | Lightweight Schwinn Bicycles

Happened upon on eBay this evening: a rarely-seen Continental Clubman model. Looks to be a match for the Clubman advertisement that has been out there on the web...first one I've seen in reality. Not connected to the sale at all, but it does appear to be original and in excellent condition...

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[cyclingday]

Late 40’s brochure

Maybe the “CM” stamp separate from the serial number just designates these frames as Continental Models?

 

[rennfaron]

Thanks @cyclingday. I need to find this brochure.

Maybe the “CM” stamp separate from the serial number just designates these frames as Continental Models?

Hmm... If so it would be a period specific thing because other continental serials don't have it.

1946 Schwinn Continental...maybe '47 or '48... | Lightweight Schwinn Bicycles

the s/a hub has a date stamp on it Nope. It's all cleaned up now and it's date free.Earlist dated hub I've ever had was on a 1952 Rudge. Someone said that they weren't dated until after WWII, so I believe that what I have is a first year Continental...1946. Hub would have been a leftover.

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1946 Schwinn Continental...maybe '47 or '48... | Lightweight Schwinn Bicycles

the s/a hub has a date stamp on it Nope. It's all cleaned up now and it's date free.Earlist dated hub I've ever had was on a 1952 Rudge. Someone said that they weren't dated until after WWII, so I believe that what I have is a first year Continental...1946. Hub would have been a leftover.

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@rollfaster you have seen this bike before https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/what-year-continental.122777/#post-820520
same bike. You can see in one of those photos it does have a script decal on the down tube. So your friend had it years ago and now it is in OP's hands.

 

[GTs58]

I'd bet my life that the CM stamping designates the Clubman model. I've never seen the CM stamping on any of the regular Continental models. A Tourist style very well could have been ordered from the factory with the many options that Schwinn offered on the lightweights compared to the slightly limited ordering options on the Balloon models.

'53 Schwinn Continental 9 Sp.? | Lightweight Schwinn Bicycles

You just don't see these ever. Any knowledge on what's it worth? Thanks!

thecabe.com

 

[rennfaron]

I'd bet my life that the CM stamping designates the Clubman model. I've never seen the CM stamping on any of the regular Continental models. A Tourist style very well could have been ordered from the factory with the many options that Schwinn offered on the lightweights compared to the slightly limited ordering options on the Balloon models.

'53 Schwinn Continental 9 Sp.? | Lightweight Schwinn Bicycles

You just don't see these ever. Any knowledge on what's it worth? Thanks!

thecabe.com

Holy chit. You didn't even bet your life on the gold piss coat!

 

[GTs58]

Holy chit. You didn't even bet your life on the gold piss coat!

Yep, and if I bet someone else's life they get pretty upset.