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