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1937 Schwinn La Salle De Luxe Hollywood MotorbikeThis is an incredibly rare and untouched schwinn la salle girls hollywood motorbike, circa 1937. Not 100% sure on the year, but that is what the people ni the know tell me.
Chicago cycle supply company sold these and what makes this one so rare is the paint scheme. This was not offered by schwinn, only by chi-co.
In 20 years of collecting, i have seen one other schwinn with this paint scheme. All original.
No touch ups. The paint is in killer condition considering it's age. Decals are still strong on the tank adn the top bar. Even the pin stripes aer still bold. Chrome on the drpo center rims is stunning. Rims themselves have on dents or dings. Marked m. O. Mfg. Co. And are laced with a new departure model w front hub and an early new departure model d (small brake arm) rear hub. Torrington doubel butted spokes are minty. To top off the wheel set, they are dressed with goodyear all weather g-3 airwheel 26 x 2.125 tires. Chrome on the sprocket and skip tooth crank is awesome. Handlebar and stem chrome si fair.
Seat top is original and in need of a re-cover. I will niclude a nice original top. Just have to find it. La salel badge is in very good condition. Rear 9 hole rack is straight and has it's original mounting bracket! Original ea bkaelite button horn in the tank works when it wants to. I haven't spent much time no it. Original front loader delta 3 rib light is in fine condition and works great. Very rare blue 'fingertip grips' rae in superb shape. Sweet original b. F goodrich safety league badge no the back fender. Torrington '3n' pedals are nice and spin freely. End caps are nice nad easily read. Originla bell on the bars works. Excelsior pad lock on the seat (with key) adds a touch of nostalgia. Even has a nos miller kickstand! I can go on and on about this bike. When was the last time you saw anything like it? Don't let it pass you by. You schwinn collectors out there. Now si your chance. This bike was to be my keeper, but i like food more than bikes. No reserve. Off it goes! Thanks for looking. Flat rate shipping is $85.00 fully insured and very carefully bubble wrapped via ups to teh lower 48 only!Pay pal or u. S. P. S. Monye order only please. (all others will be returned and bike will be re-listed unless you asked first to pay differently). |
