When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

Schwinn Corvette 5 Speed Registry

-
Adding this work horse to the list. Finally got the serial number thanks to @Arjnmrskr213. It's not pretty, and looks like it's been worked hard for years and put in the stall wet. After being used to deliver newspapers it was probably then used to run moonshine on late night runs. Reason for three head lights. :p Still for sale in Santa Fe Springs, Cali. https://offerup.com/item/detail/842922739/?_branch_match_id=811384919566043234

1961 Corvette 5 speed. Serial # G168053

View attachment 1334209

View attachment 1334210

View attachment 1334211

View attachment 1334212
Was that paint originally red? That's the worst case of fading red yet, it almost looks white! Not too much rust though.
 
Rear hub looks like a 3 speed. Deluxe crash rail seat so maybe a 3 speed Corvette. Looks like there's a top tube decal so not a Jag that's missing the tank.
I just spoke to the seller and u called it!!! Bike in the backround is a 3 speed, but he just said he has a black 5 speed also. Waiting to get pics and ill send them ur way.
 
@JimR56 just gave me the heads up on this one that's currently for sale in Oregon on CL. Anyone know the seller?
Looks like it missing the correct derailleur, freewheel, head badge and light. Decent piece that was used but not abused.

https://eugene.craigslist.org/bik/d/eugene-rare-1961-schwinn-corvette-speed/7281872379.html

1614753422562.png

1614753457741.png

1614753479313.png

1614753500820.png
 
Last edited:
Thanks to @KingSized HD for the heads up on this one. For sale in the Sherman Oaks area Calif. on CL. Hoping I can get the serial from the seller. Looks like it might be a 1962 but I'm not sure on this one, it has traces of some 1961 features.

1617860897622.png


1617860918368.png


1617860935479.png


1617860955282.png


1617860981691.png


1617861003858.png
 
This Michigan 1961 has recently changed hands and I'm hoping to get the serial number. Posting a few of the (mag465) sale pictures before they disappear.

Serial number is H113651 and it's now on the list with new owner.


1392948


1392949


1392950


1392951


1392952


1392953




1618694476742.png


1618694536792.png


1618694560632.png


1618694600338.png


1618694643826.png


1618694689168.png
 
Last edited:
Another Black Corvette going on the list. It's currently for sale on eBay by seller usa bicycle in New Haven, Indiana. Serial number H273228. Looks like the number 3 could be a 9 and the 9 fits in with the batch during this time. I'll post it as being a 9. H279228

1620017632359.png


1620017673402.png


1620017715452.png


1620017795839.png


1620017871724.png


1620017930351.png


1620017961253.png
 
Last edited:
Just finished updating the list and I have one more that I'm waiting on the owner's pictures. I've been in contact with Brian I. and he has three Corvette 5's presently after he acquired one of the recently sold Black Corvettes. He also has a Radiant Blue and Green and I'm waiting for the pictures of the Blue piece that he has had since 1995. The Green piece he owns has a pretty interesting history. The serial number is L152142 and I first came across this one that was local here in Avondale when the seller had it on eBay in maybe 2013. I was trying to work out a deal with the seller and then it sold to a member here on the Cabe, @gtdohn . He did a little cleaning up, added a light and then sold it to @popmachines (Dave). I'm not sure if Brian was the next owner, but he is now the current owner. I don't have any pictures of that one saved but there are pictures with some history on the schwinnbikeforum in the Registry thread on that site.

Quite a few of these have popped up this year and there are a couple I haven't been able to get the serial numbers. Hopefully the new owners will show up here eventually!
 
Back
Top