Schneider Special-new To Me

[CrazyDave]

XB pete sniffed this out and I fetched it of CL. Seems completely OG except for the missing front fender. Rear hub is a eclipse model marked "36-13" and the front a ND-W. Triple step wheels. Head badge is awesome IMHO, says "RIde the Best-Schnieder Special" I googled the wee outta "Schneider" bikes and came up empty handed....any info/value would be appreciated. This wasn't bought to be kept, but it was close and different...so it came home with me. Thanks

Serial on bottom of BB M211949

 

[bulldog1935]

este
http://budgetbicyclectr.com/1920s-schneider-s-special-antique-bicycle-18.html

 

[CrazyDave]

este
http://budgetbicyclectr.com/1920s-schneider-s-special-antique-bicycle-18.html

Thanks thats the only reference I could find....man that guy is always NUTS with his prices.....I should try to sell it to HIM! LOL!

 

[bulldog1935]

I would grab his photos while you can...

 

[CrazyDave]

I would grab his photos while you can...

Prolly should...close out price at $10K?! Ill make someone a deal 5K! hahahhahaha...hollly cow. If this is worth anywhere near that money this puppy is down the road!

 

[dave the wave]

your bike is a Shelby.

 

[CrazyDave]

your bike is a Shelby.

I was told Schneider used parts form various bike manufacturers to assemble their own and badge it, and shelby was one of compaines they got parts from. In fact the bike came from the city I picked it up in and the OG owner knew of the guy building these and seemed to have the whole story of they were "assembled bikes"...may be "mostly shelby" but I dont think you can really call it a Shelby. Do you have any links or additional information?

 

[tripple3]

your bike is a Shelby.

I agree based on head tube/cups, BB and chainring, fender stays.

 

[bulldog1935]

Prolly should...close out price at $10K?! Ill make someone a deal 5K! hahahhahaha...hollly cow. If this is worth anywhere near that money this puppy is down the road!

That's basically what you do when you have something you want to keep, but wouldn't rule out making a deal with the shah of persia or a trust fund baby.

 

[CrazyDave]

Alrighty, it's a shelby, its also in the for sale section! LOL! Trust fund babies need not apply. Thanks for the ideas here!