Schwinn Sting-Ray, the first years

[60sStuff]

Originally Posted by muscle_collector

what year did they start putting fenders on them?

Chrome fenders - November 1963.

The first 6 months (May ‘63 - Oct. ‘63) of this New experimental Sting-Ray only one model was offered. The J38 Standard.

This J38 came in 3 colors.
No fenders.
Black wall tires.
Smooth Polo Saddle.
Small rear reflector.
White screened letters on chainguard.

Starting in mid November ‘63 Schwinn now offered a second model Sting-Ray.
The J39 Deluxe

This J39 was offered in 3-4 colors.
Chrome fenders.
Whitewall tires.
Deluxe tufted Polo Saddle.
Large rear reflector.
White “reverse screen” letters on chainguard.

Advertisement and Catalog are from 1964.
The Sting-Ray was never advertised in the 1963 Schwinn catalogs.
Only the small leaflets announced the 1963 1/2 Sting-Ray.