prototype Jaguar

[GTs58]

I've seen at least four different spec sheets for the Jaguars and some of the spec'd items were changed. The one that's posted on the Findley scans that was in the Oct. 53 Schwinn Reporter calls out the Royal Riders in either white or blackwall.
One I believe is an early 54 spec sheet were the tires are said to be the Typhoon with the Blackwall Royal rider as an option. Check out the color options and text saying it has a luggage carrier. Then the 1955 catalog says the tires are the Schwinn Monsoons!!

1955 catalog

Early 1954?

 

[mrg]

Has anyone ever seen a Dark red, blue, green, Opalescent gold or violet???

 

[GTs58]

Has anyone ever seen a Dark red, blue, green, Opalescent gold or violet???View attachment 1493976

You haven't seen a gold Jaguar? I haven't seen one with a rear carrier.

 

[Jaguar120]

Is this dark blue?

 

[GTs58]

Is this dark blue?

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Looks like Opalescent Blue. Possibly the same shade as Dark Blue?

 

[Jaguar120]

How about calling it opalescent dark blue?

 

[GTs58]

How about calling it opalescent dark blue?

I believe this is Dark Blue. It's an opaque paint.

 

[Jim sciano]

The three opalescent colors were red, blue, and green. They also had the black. I have never come across any other colors especially the other colors listed. I’m sure that was a typo in the ad or something that was considered and never happened.

 

[Oilit]

Here's a 1953/54 that sold here on the CABE. Listed yesterday evening by @mcdillis, it's already sold. With a "C" serial, the early seat post decal and the double rear bracket, the only thing not shown is the hub date. Paint's a little faded but straight and complete, this one went fast and I can see why.

Sold - 1954 or 1955 Schwinn Balloon Tire 3 Speed Jaguar, All Original $500 plus $150 shipping or $50 delivery charge to Memory Lane just pm me | Archive (sold or withdrawn)

thecabe.com

 

[Jeff54]

Has anyone ever seen a Dark red, blue, green, Opalescent gold or violet???View attachment 1493976

"Violet in 54, I've never even considered this! Albeit nor had a Jag so, ever bothered for that matter. Gold too, now I get that. I've never seen tech instructions for secret colors with a new 54 Schwinn but that's not hard to presume on an early Opal red, technical bonus instructions:

"Leave your Opalescent red in sun for 20-50 years and watch the magical transition into pure Gold!!


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