bobdenver1961
Finally riding a big boys bike
Really good story. Love the photos. I would have drive 400 miles for that one also. Great find!
Bob
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Prewar Schwinn from original owner
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GTs58
I'm the Wiz, and nobody beats me!
That has to be the coolest buy of the year! Congrats on that very nice one owner DX.
Now I want to hear the story about how long after Dona got the bike that she was really able to ride it.
The stand over height is up to her belly button and I think that chainguard has seen a foot atop it many times as somewhat shown in the pic Nick put up. And that ring sure must have made it really hard to pedal for that little thing.
Anyway, that's what runs thru my mind when I see that little girl standing next to her new bike. She must have been a tough cookie with no fear and loved to make all the boys jealous.
Now I want to hear the story about how long after Dona got the bike that she was really able to ride it.
The stand over height is up to her belly button and I think that chainguard has seen a foot atop it many times as somewhat shown in the pic Nick put up. And that ring sure must have made it really hard to pedal for that little thing. Anyway, that's what runs thru my mind when I see that little girl standing next to her new bike. She must have been a tough cookie with no fear and loved to make all the boys jealous.
Nickinator
Riding my '38 Deluxe Bluebird
That has to be the coolest buy of the year! Congrats on that very nice one owner DX.
Now I want to hear the story about how long after Dona got the bike that she was really able to ride it.
Ha! Yep that's exactly what wore the paint off that chainguard! Great observation. Bars were really lowered and seat was at it's lowest...She was indeed fearless, her son said she wanted to take it for one last ride, but he talked her out of it ;-D
Darcie
whizzer_motorbike_fan
Finally riding a big boys bike
This bike is really nice and it has a wonderful story. That's great she wanted one more ride. Thanks for sharing.
bobcycles
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
Guard is 41'. 1941 was the year for the feather on these bikes. I've owned dozens over the years...odd that it's white and not black.....killer bike, awesome story. If it's for sale, hit up William LaRoque on here.......he's looking for a nice orig DX.
Nickinator
Riding my '38 Deluxe Bluebird
After seeing the S/N in REC's list (great job on that database REC), it does appear to have been made (at least the frame was stamped) in 1940. Must have been done right at the end of '40, beginning of '41. Question- would this year's crank be dated?
Darcie
Darcie
Nickinator
Riding my '38 Deluxe Bluebird
Grand Finale
Thought I would add one final picture, the icing on the cake- me with the DX winning the traveling trophy, the People's Choice award for 2015 at our annual fall ride. Sent a pic to the original owner Dona, who was thrilled to see her bike being ridden and enjoyed again. Awesome grand finale to a cool story.
(Oh yeah- Nick's Crusty Clipper came in 2nd )
Darcie
Thought I would add one final picture, the icing on the cake- me with the DX winning the traveling trophy, the People's Choice award for 2015 at our annual fall ride. Sent a pic to the original owner Dona, who was thrilled to see her bike being ridden and enjoyed again. Awesome grand finale to a cool story.
(Oh yeah- Nick's Crusty Clipper came in 2nd
)Darcie
Tim the Skid
Skidding on my '41 Schwinn Autocycle
Awesome bike, great story, love the old photos! Thanks for sharing this Darcie.
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