White oval grips - HTF?

[bikemonkey]

Any great demand for these oval grips? I can't seem to find much solid info on them.

Thanks!

 

[rennfaron]

More uncommon than the black ones.

Schwinn Oval Grips | All Things Schwinn

Did Schwinn ever use oval scripted grips in any color other than black? Were the white grips (ovals, not tear drops) ever placed on new bikes? If so, what time period were they used. (I know repop white ovals are out there but I am questioning if there ever were ever new bikes sold with the...

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[GTs58]

Any great demand for these oval grips? I can't seem to find much solid info on them.

Thanks!

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What model and year is that one? Crapass stem so maybe a 53 with a bolt on stand?

 

[bikemonkey]

Here is the bike. Spitfire for $50 - I see quick $ in badge, crank, pedals, and grips but anything could be damaged. The rest of the components & hardware finds its way forward at some point. Who knows what an OA bath would do. I have pics of a similar condition pink/white chainguard I tested last year and it turned out decent.

The bike is 4 hours from me but I have family there if I had to ask for help to secure a find. I can't see enough there to call in a favor and then figure out when I can get it.

CL ad says 1962

 

[GTs58]

I don't think it's worth your effort being that far away. It can't be a 62, looks like it has the large head badge so 1960 at the latest. Pedals, seat and the grips were changed out at some point.