Schwinn Sting-Ray, the first years

[60sStuff]

This thread is dedicated to the early Schwinn Sting-Ray only, no off brands please.
If you happen to have a legitimate (63-73) Schwinn Sting-Ray example please share. Original paint Survivors are most welcome.

Anything that pertains to the 60’s is my desire.
It could be European made, or American made because that era was the best IMO.

An example of the best that took the bicycle world by storm was the Schwinn Sting-Ray introduced in May of 1963.
Schwinn engineers and designers took a gamble on this sporty Sting-Ray hoping it would sell. Needless to say they could not keep them in stock, sales records went through the roof.

I have a couple ‘63, but I will share the year of 1964 because that’s the year of all hands on deck for the first “full year” of the New Schwinn Sting-Ray.

Below is a cool ‘64 article in The Schwinn Reporter showing Bike Rite in El Monte California.

[Lynn]

I feel dissed. What about us poor kids who couldn't afford a Schwinn?

I am kidding of course, so hopefully no one is bent.

[60sStuff]

Here are a few of my 1964 Sting-Rays.
All are Original paint, screens, decals, seats, chrome and dated tires.

This Flamboyant Lime B4 (Feb. 1964) J38 has a couple day two items.
Leopard seat and Ball headlamp.

[60sStuff]

Two 1964 J39 Deluxe.
Opal Violet.
Flamboyant Lime.

[60sStuff]

J37-6 Opal Violet Super Deluxe.

[60sStuff]

J36-1 Sky Blue Super Deluxe.

[Crush]

Schwinn bikes bring back fond memories. My parents challenged me to get good school grades and I could get a Schwinn . I picked a blue 3 speed Sting Ray. Had a banana seat and tall sissy bar! I rode the heck out of that thing.

Would love to see your collection, looks awesome!

[John Brown]

In 1964 I had a Coppertone Stingray. Sadly, it was stolen.

[Mr70]

Ah to be 10 years old again with Saturday morning cartoons,teenage girls abundant in Halter tops & cut off shorts,and a Schwinn Stingray to call your own.

[169indy]

1968 Chevrolet SSRS, Bla, Bla , Bla-bla, Bla

1968 Schwinn (Campus Green) Orig Paint & Sturmey Archer-3 on the tree, replacement Goose neck and tires aka Gripper Slick:
Orig Family Owned since 1968 the Bikes, Yes a Pair identical! (Another Hanging in the Garage with Shippers sticker, Sold dealer: SPOKANE WA W/ orig Factory Tag "COLUMBIA CYCLE". They were bought by My Grandparents as Camper travel trailer Bikes.

& a Vintage Photo of my Brother & I in Calif, Simi Valley visiting a Auntie in 1974-sih (We were Heavily influenced by a Show TV called Happy Days.)


Yes they WERE!