Schwinn Red 1961 Twin Straightbar Help in Determining Value And Bike In General

[mike1117]

Not a barn find as in my populated area there are not to many barns, more of a shed find while hunting for Stingray bikes and parts. Was next to the Panther I just started a post regarding that bike in this middleweight section. I have sold about 6 bikes on here the last 6 weeks and really appreciate the help in telling me what I had and a price range for the bikes. So please do not be afraid to tell me what is wrong with the bike, and correct me if I am wrong in what I think this is, the more I can tell a buyer about the bike either good or bad the better.
Serial # starts with a F1, so a June 1961? Twin Bar Typhoon. Original paint, has a rear bendix brake. Wheels look to possibly be S2's, maybe painted, has the 26 X 2.125 tires on it, not the smaller middleweight tires which it should have. I guess owner wanted a balloon tire bike. Paint looks all original, fair worn shape. Screen on guard looks pretty good. I sold a similar bike on here about 2-3 weeks ago similar to this, a 1961 twin bar red bike, also had the big tires on it, no original forks, repainted guard, got a little over $200 on it, this one is nicer. Bike rides real well. So I can only make a guess as to value, maybe $250-400. Any input on price and the bike in general would be helpful to me and any potential buyer's. Thanks

 

[Oilit]

This one's tricky, it was an entry level bike when it was introduced, but the frame was only made for maybe a year and a half and they have become a niche collectible. And it looks like it's in clean, original condition. I'd start at $350.00, you can always come down.

 

[mike1117]

I just listed this bike for sale on here, $350. Thanks.

 

[GTs58]

This tornado was only offered for six months. In mid 61 the tornado had the new continuous twin straight bar frame. Then for 1962 the tornado was renamed the typhoon.

 

[soddruntlestuntle]

Love, love, LOVE this bike. I wish I currently had the means, I'd swoop in from Fresno and take it off your hands.

 

[soddruntlestuntle]

BTW, where are you finding these hidden treasures? There's bupkis over here in the valley.

 

[mike1117]

Been lucky in buying some nice collections lately all locally. Some I have been working on buying for over 25 years. Thanks.

 

[soddruntlestuntle]

Been lucky in buying some nice collections lately all locally. Some I have been working on buying for over 25 years. Thanks.

Well, keep listing the results of your efforts here, ‘cuz I for one am always desiring something new!

 

[Maurice]

Nice bike. Short lived frame.

 

[Hoagie57]

Nice bike. Short lived frame.

Twin bar 1959 /60 /61 3 yrs ...Last of the straight bars, this 1961 last yr. one doesn't seem to be a tank model seeing the "Schwinn" on the top bar. I have a 1960 that has a tank & I sold a 1959 that also had a tank. All seem to be RED.
The 61 you have here also has a factory graphic on the chain guard the 59 & 60 didn't have. Never had a rack either. Believe these are base model Schwinn's. Cool frame style just the same.