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What Bikes did you add in 2021?

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Well, I guess I really only added one new bike to the lineup this year.
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This is a 1942 Schwinn built, BF Goodrich lightweight model.
But, I did spend quite a bit of time dialing in a couple of 1941 Schwinn built, Autocycles that I picked up right at the tail end of last year.
So in a way, these bikes were the ones that were added to the rolling stock this year.
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1941 Schwinn built, Chicago Cycle Supply, Cadillac model, B607
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The next bike to get rolling again, was this;
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1941 Schwinn built, Henderson.
Model, B 707 Super Deluxe Autocycle.
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So, this year seemed to be more about servicing up the ones I got last year.
There were a few, that I would’ve liked to grab, but they just weren’t meant to be.
Who knows what classic bikes next year will bring?
I guess we’ll just know them, when we see them.
Here’s to a very happy and prosperous new year!
 
Well, I can't believe I only bought one bicycle this year, but it's a sweet one with quite an interesting history. I bought it from a Caber ( Pete D.) this Sept who was selling it for another collector ( Joe). It is a 1940 Dayton Zephyr Big Lit tank. It was restored to high correct standards ( not assembled as requested by owners Bill and Tom) by Bob Strucel over 20 years ago. It even has the head tube painted white to brighten the twin lights.

I may be off on a few details but understand it was bought 2-3 blocks from the original owners by brothers Bill and Tom H. about 25 years ago. After Bob restored it, it sat in pieces on various card tables throughout Bill and Tom's living room until our Cabe pal Brant purchased it/assembled it. Brant owned it for several years until he was swayed by another collector ( Joe) to let it go. It was painful to part with, but life's priorities changed briefly and the deal was done. I'm sure we can all relate.

So now Joe owned the bike...I dunno--2-3 years?/decided to sell it this Fall. Pete advertised on the Cabe it was for sale, and I jumped on the deal. Pete did an incredible job packing and taking more pictures and helping make the deal easy and fun.

Brant was helpful too with advice and history. There were a few minor bugs to work out such as some rear hub work, and I was intent on making the twin lights and horn work. It is now 100% working and could be ridden, but will be a display bike in my man cave with some good pre-war company, and several post war examples of bicycle history eye candy. I even scored some NOS Goodyear G-3 airwheels from the top of the bike chain ( as nice/correct as the repro chain treads were/have on many of my bikes) as that was my vision, stock correct or not. Cheers and Happy Holidays to all!
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