Original owner 1965 ladies Spaceliner 46911

[schwinnbikebobb]

Got this from a local online auction who was selling for the original owners. (auction pic shown) Thought I had paid too much to begin with but it turned out to be a bit of a time capsule and the joy of a half hour round trip and no shipping changed my mind. I don't think anything other than the front bezel (to change batteries) had ever been removed. Lights/horn did not work as is common but thanks to my buddy Stik Shifter who rewired and soldered both sprang to life. Both Allstate tires are dated first quarter of 65. Some kind of funky work on the kickstand end but sometimes I like to leave things like that because I can imagine it. wife- "honey my bike wont stand up straight" husband- "I'll fix it, where is my duct tape"

Gawd another one hard to take good pics of. Different light does not seem to matter. This bike is turquoise but looks blue in pics. I'll keep trying.

If anyone has a rear tail light lens that will finish it off. Please let me know.

 

[Rivnut]

Fanm Dantastic.

 

[OZ1972]

Wow thats a beauty !!!!

 

[AndyA]

Nice! Looks like it was only driven to the candy store on Sundays. And it was never left out in the rain. And the kick stand was always used. And it was never ridden off the curb nor into the curb. Girls have funny ideas about fun.

 

[schwinnbikebobb]

Yep, this one had no rust which is kinda rare. Didn't even have to strip the clearcoat since it was still almost perfect. This is a great example of a adult owned bike stored inside it's whole life.

 

[1817cent]

Nice bike! Congrats!

 

[Yates/ vintage]

Got this from a local online auction who was selling for the original owners. (auction pic shown) Thought I had paid too much to begin with but it turned out to be a bit of a time capsule and the joy of a half hour round trip and no shipping changed my mind. I don't think anything other than the front bezel (to change batteries) had ever been removed. Lights/horn did not work as is common but thanks to my buddy Stik Shifter who rewired and soldered both sprang to life. Both Allstate tires are dated first quarter of 65. Some kind of funky work on the kickstand end but sometimes I like to leave things like that because I can imagine it. wife- "honey my bike wont stand up straight" husband- "I'll fix it, where is my duct tape"

Gawd another one hard to take good pics of. Different light does not seem to matter. This bike is turquoise but looks blue in pics. I'll keep trying.

If anyone has a rear tail light lens that will finish it off. Please let me know.

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I have .a 64 JC higgens flightliner I rescued from NY rust and redid .

 

[Yates/ vintage]

I have .a 64 JC higgens flightliner I rescued from NY rust and redid .View attachment 1369602

I bought my tail on ebay $35.00

I have .a 64 JC higgens flightliner I rescued from NY rust and redid .View attachment 1369602

I have .a 64 JC higgens flightliner I rescued from NY rust and redid .View attachment 1369602

Ebay 35.00

 

[BrentP]

Wow... that is an absolute beauty! What an amazing find.

Would you mind if I include those pictures as part of my Spaceliner Reference for that model?

Also, I'll see if I can find the contact info for the person I have purchased replacement lenses from in the past. It's been awhile, but I'll message you directly if I can find it.

EDIT: I haven't been able to locate the email address for the guy that was producing replacement tail lenses yet, but if you need the full kit (lens plus functioning battery box) there's one here.

 

[Suddenly it’s 1960!]

“Schwinnbikebobb”,Man! You’re sure lucky to run across the spaceliners you do! How many do you have?
The men’s versions are the still best looking in my opinion,but I do like these as well and the blue color. It would have been neat if sears offered the boys versions in different colors too.

There’s an eBay seller named “shawnmathiesen” in Washington that sells repro’s of those rear tail light lenses. Not sure what the quality is like though,never bought one.