Vintage CWC Bike Identification

[cjznark]

I found this bike on MarketPlace and am considering getting it. Does anybody know what kind of model or year it might be?

Is it even worth trying to save?

Seller is unsure if it’s all original or not, tires definitely aren’t.

Any info you can give me would be greatly appreciated!

 

[cjznark]

$100 firm.

Looks like it's about a March of 47 bike according to the list.
$100 isn't bad if you want it for a rider...and it can be verified that it doesn't have any functional issues. If you need it for parts, that's not a bad price either, just don't expect to make much off of it.

I’m actually getting it for sentimental value.

My great grandfather is Harry W. Kranz, he was an inventor and, at one point, the President of CWC. His name is on numerous patents. As I understand it, he did for bikes what Ford did for cars.

That’s why I want to confirm it’s a true CWC bike, not AMF produced.

 

[WillWork4Parts]

Yeah, the CW symbol to the right of the serial nails it. They were purchased by AMF in 51 and those stamps had A before the CW.

 

[cjznark]

Yeah, the CW symbol to the right of the serial nails it. They were purchased by AMF in 51 and those stamps had A before the CW.

Thank you so much!

 

[Freqman1]

I agree with the others that $100 is about market price. There are some pretty cool CWC bikes out there so you may want to look around before pulling the trigger.