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Tag Archives: Corvette

1959 Schwinn Corvette – Comic Book Advertisement

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Bicycle Literature, Middleweight Bicycles | Tagged Corvette, Schwinn
ad - 1959 Schwinn Corvette

Ad from a 1959 Comic book for the Schwinn Corvette. In partial, it reads: MORE BOYS AND GIRLS RIDE Schwinn THAN ANY OTHER BIKE! “It’s the world’s finest” Take a look at these Features! 3-Speed Gears! Hand Brakes! CHROME FRONT … Continue reading →

1962 Schwinn Corvette 5-Speed – Comic Book Advertisement

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Bicycle Literature, Middleweight Bicycles | Tagged Corvette, Schwinn
ad - 1962 Schwinn Corvette 5-speed

This Christmas 1961 comic book advertisement from Schwinn shows the new 1962 5-speed Corvette. In part, it reads: THE MOST THRILLING NEW BIKE YOU’VE EVER SEEN! Schwinn 5-Speed Corvette TEST RIDE This Amazing New 5-Speed Derailleur Gearshift! The NEW Schwinn … Continue reading →

1956 Schwinn Corvette – Comic Book Advertisement

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Bicycle Literature, Middleweight Bicycles | Tagged Corvette, Schwinn
ad - 1956 Schwinn Corvette

Advertisement for the 1956 Schwinn Corvette. Taken from a comic book. In part, it reads: HEY KIDS! Have more fun on the best bike of them all! The 3-speed SchwinN Corvette – JUST LOOK! 3-Speed Gears Hand Brakes, front and … Continue reading →

1955 Schwinn Corvette – Comic Book Advertisement

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Bicycle Literature, Middleweight Bicycles | Tagged Corvette, Schwinn
ad - 1955 Schwinn Corvette

Advertisement page from a 1955 comic book. It reads in part: YIPEE! RIDE IT COWBOY! The Schwinn Corvette 3-Speed Middleweight Bike Just take a ride on this exciting new bike and you’ll see why the Corvette gives you more fun … Continue reading →

1955 Schwinn Corvette 3-Speed

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Middleweight Bicycles | Tagged Corvette, Schwinn
My 1955 Schwinn Corvette - side view

This Radiant Green, 1955 Schwinn Corvette 3-speed is a rare B.F. Goodrich badged model. It differs from Schwinn branded bikes by its badge and tires. The original tires were B.F. Goodrich Silvertown whitewalls, but they have been replaced with reproduction … Continue reading →

1963 Schwinn Corvette

Posted on May 10, 2009 by 63corvette
Posted in Middleweight Bicycles | Tagged Corvette, Schwinn
corvette 001.jpg

My 63 corvette is very origional, teardrop reflector, front rack, english 3-speed, chrome all over, and a rare star-burst badge. It is a very good rider. Entry Submitted by conrad smoot … Continue reading →

1962 Schwinn Corvette 5 speed

Posted on February 27, 2009 by dvdstillkickin
Posted in Middleweight Bicycles | Tagged Corvette, Schwinn
Schwinn Corvette 5spd 62.jpg

Schwinn 5spd, chainring is not stock, don’t know who changed it. Missing rear reflector. Entry Submitted by Dave Von Derau … Continue reading →

1962 Schwinn Corvette 5-Speed

Posted on February 10, 2006 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Middleweight Bicycles | Tagged Corvette, Schwinn
1962 Schwinn Corvette 5 speed 1.jpg

Available starting mid 1961 through 1962, the Schwinn Corvette 5-Speed is one of the rarest and most sought after of the Schwinn middleweights. It features a deraileur on the rear with stick shifter on the top tube near the head-set, … Continue reading →

1960’s Schwinn Corvette

Posted on March 4, 2005 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Middleweight Bicycles | Tagged Corvette, Schwinn
1960

This Schwinn Corvette is a deluxe model, featuring 3 speed Sturmey-Archer rear hub, hand brakes, front and rear carriers, stainless steel fenders, batter operated headlight, teardrop rear reflector and whitewall tires and Candy green paint. … Continue reading →

1954-1964 Schwinn Corvette

Posted on September 13, 2002 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Middleweight Bicycles | Tagged Corvette, Schwinn

The Schwinn Corvette was one of the most popular bicycles that Schwinn sold from 1954 through 1964. It wasn’t the most expensive bike in their line-up, but a was a nicely equipped model that was very appealing to most kids … Continue reading →

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