Found a 1961 Schwinn Jaguar Mark iv at the flea market for 50 dollars. Lots of original parts. It is a 3 speed, and has original pedals, bar grips, schwinn approved brakes, s7 rims, etc.
But what it does not have is the front and rear racks, the original seat, or the tank. (someone put an interesting baby seat on this men's bicycle)
The cost of obtaining these items makes such restoration cost prohibitive. It could be years before the bicycle would be worth that kind of investment.
Why are parts so expensive?
Should I hold onto the bicycle until I find someone them selling inexpensively, or is that a pipe dream.
It would be a shame to part out such an interesting and neat bike.
F.A.
But what it does not have is the front and rear racks, the original seat, or the tank. (someone put an interesting baby seat on this men's bicycle)
The cost of obtaining these items makes such restoration cost prohibitive. It could be years before the bicycle would be worth that kind of investment.
Why are parts so expensive?
Should I hold onto the bicycle until I find someone them selling inexpensively, or is that a pipe dream.
It would be a shame to part out such an interesting and neat bike.
F.A.