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Schwinn Corvette 5 Speed Registry

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GTs58

I'm the Wiz, and nobody beats me!
Are there any Corvette 5 speed owners here?

For sure I know vincev, greenephantom and schwinnbikebobb are and I'm looking for anyone else that has this model.

If you are interested in adding your Corvette to the registry below please let me know!

Gary

CORVETTE 5 SPEED REGISTRY

Last update: 10/29/2023


vincev____________E120792__05/08/1961__R. Red____Small plate___Guard screen & decal 1st proto-type.
GTs58____________E120811__05/08/1961__R. Red____unknown_____2nd Owner. Had the standard markings
Jerry MLC________E120928__05/08/1961__R. Red____Small plate____See post 3 & 243 First proto-type decals.
nateyboy_________F129601__06/15/1961__R. Blue____Small Alloy____All OG equipment just missing a few small items.
Notagamerguy___F129607 __06/15/1961__R. Red____Unknown______Presently a project missing the 5 speed parts.
J. Fortenberry____ F129632__06/15/1961__Black______Small plate___ Posted on Facebook
flyingtaco_________F129760__06/15/1961__Black______Unknown_____Converted to a coaster, daily rider.
MIKE-101ST_______F129768__06/15/1961__R. Green___Unknown_____Only June frame so far for 1961 or 62.
B. Marazas________G164844__06/15/1961__Black_____Small Alloy____Sold on CL in Clinton MI. Very clean mostly OE.
hatz4katz_________G166085__07/27/1961__Black_____Large plate____Schwinn speedometer, toolbag, Miller Lights.
Pedalsnostalgia__G166124__07/27/1961__R. Blue____Small plate____All original paint and decals. First design Huret Allvit blunt arrow.
woodshed________G166148__07/27/1961__R. Green__Small plate____Very nice 99% all original. Still in original owners possession
Janet Oh__________G167726__07/28/1961__Black_____Small plate____Looks all original. Slotted small pie plate.
Pedalsnostalgia__G167795__07/28/1961__R. Red____Large plate____Cliff, previous owner. Presently being Restored.
lanny8232_ _______G167833__07/28/1961__R. Red____Large plate____Sold 7/29/11 eBay Traverse City, MI. By coveredbytwo
M. Gibson_________G167844__07/28/1961__Black_____Small Alloy____Located in Mt. Clemens MI. 95% original with light
EDDIE PRYOR_____G167860__07/28/1961__R. Red____Small plate____Now Restored
koolbikes_________G167917__07/28/1961__R.Blue____Small alloy____Sporting beautiful new paint, light and a chrome wire carrier
tribursio__________G167935__07/28/1961__Black_____Large plate____New owner andybutchard 08/03/2014 Geeeyejo's
MIKE-101ST_______G167958__07/28/1961__Black_____Unknown_____Ebay frame. Getting put back together
snowmanss-s10____G167XXX__07/28/1961__R. Red___Unknown______USPS Corvette. Coaster modified.
OfferUp_____________G168053__07/28/1961__R. Red___Large__________Used as a Paperboy mule, Faded paint & in rough shape.
jagrand-95_________G168111__07/28/1961__Black____Small solid_____For sale on eBay 8-8-20. Original survivor
kirahotto __________H113629__08/02/1961__Black____Small plate_____Seller: er3967 Waterford, MI. Sold 11/8/11
Brian I. ____________H113651__08/02/1961__Black___Sm. chrome slot__Nice example with a few parts updated.

schwinnlax________H113703__08/02/1961__R. Green__Small solid____ Was for sale by snydebike, Prospect Kentucky 12/19/18
70cst ______________H113712__08/02/1961__R Green__Large plate_____One of only three R. Green so far. 9/19/11
Hobo Bill__________H113765__08/02/1961__Black____Large plate_____Purchased in 1961, original owner. Eugene OR
Tim s ____________ H113815__08/02/1961__Black____Small plate____3nd Owner. J. Vital sold this Corvette after owning it for 47+ years!!
Seaford NY_______H114116__08/02/1962__Black____Small plate_____For Sale in NY Sept 2014. Owner unknow. Looks all OG
GTs58____________H114188__08/02/1961__Black____Small plate_____Given up for adoption by island schwinn. It's doomed
trfindley__________ H114198__08/02/1961__R Green__Small plate_____Rare Radiant Green, a very nice original example
vincev____________H114699__08/03/1961__R. Red___Small plate_____Started out in Bakersfield, CA. Now at it's home in Crown Point, IN
J. Ferguson_______H114701__08/03/1961__R. Red___Large plate_____Started out in Ohio.
Jerseyjohn900____H114842__08/03/1961__R. Green__Small solid____Sold by morepleaze on eBay
scooter trasher___H114876__08/03/1961__R. Blue___Large plate____Rideable project missing most of the original parts, repainted
creepn ___________H114944__08/03/1961__Black____Unknown______1961 only Stem. New owner
Morgenkat_______H115?45__08/03/1961__Black____Small slotted___On eBay 1-1-22. Pics in post 315 Weird serial digit
Vintage Paintworx_H115586__08/03/1961__Violet___Large plate_____Frameset project now finished! Dubbed The Purple People Eater MK V
Krateness_________H115631__08/03/1961__Black___Large Chrome____2nd one for Krateness.
Dave Stromberger_H115643__08/03/1961__R. Red__Small solid_____Nice original survivor
Craigslist seller____H115651__08/03/1961__R. Red___Small alloy_____For sale in Modesto Ca. for short time. Sellers wife wanted to keep it.
jnat306bg_________H115676__08/03/1961__R. Green_Small slotted___1961 only Stem
PaulM _____________H115745__08/03/1961__Black_____Small Alloy____All original equipment present. Found in Philly, now in Phoenix
KingSized HD_____H1157XX__08/03/1961__R. Blue___Unknown______Rolling project that was painted black
bikepaulie_________H116130__08/03/1961__R. Blue___Small plate_____All original and all there. Located in Texas
novavettnut _______H120616__08/04/1961__Black____Small plate_____The original owner! Full restoration just completed
GTs58______________H120642__08/04/1961__Black____Small solid_____Acquired from orig owner in New Mexico
pedalsnostalgia____H120710__08/04/1961__R. Red___Small plate____ Islandschwinn donated for the rebirth of a Coppertone 5 speed
Chuyrn ___________H121396__08/07/1961__Unknown_Large_________Project in red primer.
calvin1946________H121519__08/07/1961__R. Blue___Large Chrome__Sold on eBay for best offer. BIN was $1000. Lots of mismatched parts.
Unknown__________H121825__08/07/1961__Black____Small plate____Unmolested nearly complete Sold on eBay 2/8/2008
MIKE-101ST _______H121943__08/07/1961__Black____Unknown______Frame set with chainguard
mack0327_________H124349__08/08/1961__Black____Large Plate___Originally purchased in Elgin, IL and still resides in Illinois
greenephantom____H1xxxxx__08/XX/1961__R Green__Small plate____Now being restored and painted Black
lth63064 __________K152476__10/25/1961__Black____Small plate____Was 4 sale 1/2014. Warren, MI.
MIKE-101ST________K152480__10/25/1961__Black____Small plate____Has owned for the last 10 + years
Brett Giles__________K152585__10/25/1961__Black____Chrome________Another Oct 61 with 1962 U cable guides. Cad plated stand & fender stays.
Notagamerguy ____K152673__10/25/1961__Black____Small plate____Has been painted Blue. Ramshorn bars. Silverking rear reflector
P. Lee_______________K152718__10/25/1961__Blue______Unknown______Was converted to a fenderless down hill bomber.
mike _______________K152756__10/25/1961__R. Green__Large plate____Has been restored back to a Corvette 5
hatz4katz___________K152990__10/25/1961__R. Blue____Small plate____First one to show up with the 1962 style cable guides.
STL TED____________K152999__10/25/1961__R. Green__Unknown______ 1962 U style cable guides, 2 rivet Mesinger, Chrome fender braces/stand, 62 cast crank
Greg _______________L151445__11/27/1961__Black____Small__________Thrift shop find Muncie-mike. All Original
schwinnbikebobb __L151458__11/27/1961__R Green__Small plate_____Late 61 frame built for 62 Cleaned up & back to OEM
GTs58 ____________L151532__11/27/1961__R. Red ___Large plate_____Fresh from a shed in Stockton. 1962 model
Cabbage69________L151548__11/27/1961__R. Blue__Small alloy_____Presently in Ontario Canada, started out in LA California.
krankrate__________L151549__11/27/1961__Black____Small plate_____Another late 1961 frame built up as a 1962 model.
GTs58 ____________L151554__11/27/1961__R. Blue___Small plate_____Original paint. Small slotted alloy pie plate
Maine CL__________L151586__11/27/1961__R.Green___Small alloy____Has a Continental rear high flange hub
hotvw_____________L151628__11/27/1961__R. Blue___Unknown______Project bike. Ebay seller: 1990fordbronco Location Hammond IN.
Oilit_______________L151683__11/27/1961__R. Green__Small solid_____Unmolested original only missing light and crash rail
hatz4katz_________L151698__11/27/1961__R. Red___Large Chrome__ Built up from a frame, guard & crank. Sporting a rear drum brake!
Rodger M.________L152015__11/27/1961__Black____Unknown______Frameset with guard Seller twohungover
R. Zicht___________L152024__11/27/1961__Black_____Small alloy____Received from an older lady as a payback for doing her a favor.
G.F.Riley__________L152060__11/27/1961__R. Red___Large Chrome__Purchased in 1995 at the Memory Lane swap.
Life of Schwinn___L152073__11/27/1961__R. Red__Large Chrome__Torn down. Rebuilt as BMX, torn down and built back with some Corvette 5 parts.

Pedalin Past_______L152117__11/27/1961__Black____Unknown______ Purchased by Shadow27 and then resold
Brian I. ____________L152142__11/27/1961__R. Green__Small solid_____Originated in Avondale AZ.
mcwildz06_________L152228__11/27/1961__Black_____Small plate____Late 61 frame but built in 1962 as a 1962 model.
DonFelipe_________L152274__11/27/1961__R. Red___Small solid_____Started out in Pomona and still in CA
26thstWoodsman __L152412__11/27/1961__Black____Large plate_____Owned for the last 10 years.
cat17106u9s_______L152448__11/27/1961__R.Red____Large plate_____Set up W/Crusier 5 wheelsets Custom modified.
Alex L _____________A221536__01/18/1962__Black____Small solid_____Sold by Shadow27 4-2014
dave the wave_____A223160__01/19/1962__R. Blue____Large_________ Sold a Green one to Shadow27
R69Sman _________A228147__01/24/1962__Black____Unknown_______A near complete project worthy of a restoration
koolbikes _________A228151__01/24/1962__Black____Small alloy_____OG light, chrome wire carrier. One owner paper route bike.
npiotrowski1234___A228215__01/24/1962__Black____Small N,O______For sale in Arlington Heights IL. eBay
jrcfiny ____________A228259__01/24/1962__R. Red___Small solid_____All original drivetrain componets
sheratip01________A228313__01/24/1962__R. Red___Small Chrome__Ebay seller. Pittsboro N. Carolina
oxfordbob________A228335__01/24/1962__R. Green_Small alloy____Very clean unmolested original. 2nd owner and located in Michigan
krate007__________A228506__01/24/1962__Black____Small plate_____Very nice original. Second owner. Origin Louisville KY
bikecrazy__________A228528__01/24/1962__R.Red___Large plate_____Owned for the last 8 years & brought it back to life.
MIKE-101ST_______A228773__01/24/1962__R. Blue___Unknown______Converted to a one speed. Origin Elmhurst, IL.
Dave Stromberger_A228803_01/24/1962__R. Blue__Large Plate_____Rolling on CST's 2.0's Upgraded freewheel and derailleur.
koolbikes__________A228852__01/24/1962__R. Green__Large plate___OG light, 4 reflector chrome wire carrier
Chris______________D215943__04/04/1962__R. Red___Small solid____One owner sold by Son
Stormsorter _______D215960__04/04/1962__R. Red___Unknown______Painted, stripped down rat.
BudgetBikeCenter_D215976__04/04/1962__Black____Small plate_____For sale in Wisconsin
Nickinator________D215979__04/04/1962__R. Red___Small plate ____Sold and then Spoker purchased it back, sold again In Minnesota
In Iowa___________D216062__04/04/1962__Black____Small Solid_____Currently for sale. Iowa Craigs.
Kat the Matt_____D216135__04/04/1962__R. Blue__Small solid______Originally sold in Cali. and still in California. Missing seat and badge
koolbikes_________D216307__04/04/1962__R. Blue__Small plate_____Original survivor with all the goodies incl. NOS WW Tractor Treads
GTs58____________D216608__04/04/1962__R. Red___Small plate_____Almost complete survivor from NY.
jnat306bg_________D216626__04/04/1962__R. Blue __Small plate_____Slotted pie plate. Original survivor
MIKE-101ST_______D216631__04/04/1962__Black____Unknown_______Frame & fork, Seller: bobbysue001 Grosport, IN.
MIKE-101ST_______D216671__04/04/1962__R. Blue___Small plate_____Waiting for the Bone Doctor to put her back together
D Schmitz_________D216690__04/04/1962__R. Red____Unknown______Found in Kenosha WI. as a wreck needing some attention.
123totalpack______D216708__04/04/1962__Black____Small plate______Birth year bike!
swinn _____________D216979__04/04/1962__R. Red___Small solid_ Nice correct example looking NOS.
kevin x____________D217033__04/04/1962__Black____Small solid______From Redlands to Orange CA
kfox44..seller______D217048__04/04/1962__R. Red___Small plate_____Fameset W/rear hub, protector, shifter, fork, guard
schwinnbikebobb__D217067__04/04/1962__White___Small plate____Originaly Black restored in White with Black markings.
StevieB_____________D217123__04/04/1962__Black____Large plate_____Getting cleaned up and reassembled
kfox44..seller______D217163__04/04/1962__R. Red___Unknown_______Frameset with guard, Sprint derailleur and shifter
Greg G._____________D217222__04/04/1962__Black____Small solid_____Popmachine was seller
Blue Freak__________D217585__04/04/1962__R. Blue___Small plate_____Next to the last bike built that day. Very nice survivor
hentown62corvette _H261769__08/23/1962__R. Red___Unknown_______On eBay 05/2012. Seller in Lubbock TX.
Familycar123_______H261786__08/23/1962__R. Blue___Small alloy_____Found at a Cali swap meet while riding around on his Corvette 5
5oa_________________H261829__08/23/1962__Black____Small solid____Nice survivor. Rear carrier instead of front carrier.
dealcatcher0341____H263113__08/24/1962__Black____Unknown______Most drivetrain parts replaced. 4 Sale eBay in Indiana
popmachines ______H263676__08/24/1962__Black____Large plate_____schwinn-bike-bobb, Trooper50
Rockford___________H263768__08/24/1962__Black____Small alloy_____Original owner For sale Rockford CL
Tim s.______________H263859__08/24/1962__R. Red___Small alloy_____Beautifully restored to showroom condition.
schwinnkrate68 ____H264129__08/24/1962__Black____Large plate_____Found in a Chevy Corvette collectors backyard barn.
Judy Thomas ______H276216__08/30/1962__R. Red___Small plate_____Was for sale in Arlington TX. Slotted protector
detroitbike_________H276385__08/30/1962__R Green__Unknown______Original Flowbee32 . Project bike. Now located in Michigan.
5oa________________H276612__08/30/1962__R. Blue___Small solid____Now in California. krateness, Blue Moon
popmachines ______H276927__08/30/1962__R. Red___Large_________Previous owner detfireff
Pantmaker ________H279197__08/31/1962__R. Blue __Small slotted___Purchased from original owner in Chicago
MisterT ___________H279201__08/31/1962__Black____Small slotted___3rd Owner. Mint un-restored original with original documents.
C. Flora___________H279226__08/31/1962__R.Green__Small plate____Slotted alloy plate. Orig derailleur
usa bicycle_______H279228__08/31/1962__Black_____1963 solid_____For sale on Ebay Very nice cond. with a new decal on the guard.
Stickley___________H279228__08/31/1962__Black____Small plate_____Complete Original Royal Oaks MI
jnat306bg_________H279778__08/31/1962__Black____Small solid_____Now in Ashland, Ky. OG drivetrain
Familycar123______H279801__08/31/1962__R. Blue___Large plate____Originally found and then sold by Dave, Popmachines
MIKE-101ST_______H279902__08/31/1962__R. Red___Small plate_____From Grass Valley CA. Small slotted protector
Pat Kane__________H280045__08/31/1962__R. Red___Small solid_____3rd Owner. Sold new @ Bob's Bicycle Nashville TN. Now in Hendersonville
Jay81_____________H280085__08/31/1962__R. Red___Small plastic___Barn find.
popmachines _____J211133__09/04/1962__R. Blue___Small solid_____3nd owner. Greg M. 2nd owner
shopteacher______J211195__09/04/1962__R. Blue___Large plate____ Original owner decided to let this one go 05/2021 Never left Lincoln NE.
Riff _______________J211220__09/04/1962__R. Red___Small plate_____Now up in Washington
amsaak___________J211226__09/04/1962__R. Red___Large plate_____Sold 3/4/2011 kfox44 seller. Orig. derail.
dahlq ____________J211276__09/04/1962__R. Red___Large plate_ ____For sale on eBay 9-10-13
ADKBIKES________J211391__09/04/1962__Black___ Small solid?____Found on FB Marketplace in NY. Ridable project getting built back to original form
Jorge Salitrero __J211587__09/04/1962__R. Green__Small solid_____Minty original! Original owner Mike Izzo just passed this one on to Jorge 06/2021
Pedalsnostalgia___L242478__11/30/1962__Coppertone__Unknown___Possibly the last Corvette 5 speed built. A 1963 model
 
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Just bought a 1962 5 speed. Local barn find..Will post pics later..

Jim, congrats on the barn find! And please post the pics here along with the serial number. Thanks!

Don, I think Popmachines decided to can the making of the pie plates. There were not enough people interested to meet the number required to cover the expense. Hopefully someday these will get reproduced.
 
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I hope someday the heads of this site will give you a "sticky" in the middleweight section
 
I have two of them, both from original owners. A blue beauty and a recent find that I am bringing completely back from the dead. Gary not totally sure if I gave you all the info on both.
 
With the powers vested in me by the authorities I was able to relocate the Registry to the first post.

Since there have been issues with the site going dead on occasion, I'll be using the space in this post to copy the list before I do any editing to the main list. Just had a problem with the site loading after trying to edit the list!

Here are the color numbers as of 10/12/2023
57-Black
41-Red
26-Blue
18-Green
1-White
1-Violet
1-Coppertone


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Here's my first Corvette 5 speed that started my sickness. This was an eBay purchase and the original owner had collected all the parts to do a complete restoration but never did and he also auctioned off all those parts, including new Westwinds.

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Here are the details on this Radiant Red Corvette 5 Speed

SN E120811
05/08/1961
Condition:............. Basket Case in the process of being Restored to original. Total spent in parts so far $25,000.
Purchased from Thee original owner, Mr. Hayes, April 01, 2009. Mountain City, TN
Purchase Price: $80.88 plus SH
No optional equipment, no wheels, no seat, no fenders. no headbadge, no shifter, no chainguard, no clamps. Completely worn out and then rusted to death.
Useable parts on the bike when acquired: Seat post and frame.
The original owner has verified that this Corvette was issued with the standard chain guard screening and decals.
Early 1961 production Corvette 5 frame with a 1962 cast dated crank. Makes me wonder if there was a sequential build order of frame SN's.
 
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I have two of them, both from original owners. A blue beauty and a recent find that I am bringing completely back from the dead. Gary not totally sure if I gave you all the info on both.

Lets see some pictures! ;) I see the Blue 62 is listed.

And Spoker, AKA buick, where is the one that you sold? Gotta new owners name for me?

Kevin and Don, please post some pictures and add your info.
 
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