1968 SCHWINN STARLET III LADIES VINTAGE TANK BIKE JAGUAR HOLLYWOOD VIOLET S7 68

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1968 SCHWINN STARLET III LADIES VINTAGE TANK BIKE JAGUAR HOLLYWOOD VIOLET S7 68
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Description
Aere is an original January 1968 VINTAGE  (The serial number is AD) ladies Schwinn STARLET III beach cruiser bicycle with 26" wheels. It is in the original and very appealing VIOLET/PURPLE colored factory paint. (this is a very desirable color for this bike and you rarely see it) The chrome really sets it off! People LOVE this color combination and you RARELY see it in any condition!  If you like UNIQUE unique unrestored original bikes, this may be a great bike for you. With the insanely high price of gas (and the economy being bad) now is the time to ride a cool vintage bike!
*This bike has a cool original design ladies frame and forks with original paint and decals, factory frame mounted horn TANK with horn inside, (untested) original Starlet chainguard, (decal was gone so I installed a fresh Hollywood decal) Schwinn cruiser style seat, wide cruiser handlebars, Schwinn hand grips, full fenders, Schwinn pedals, and more! I believe this bike to be nearly ALL ORIGINAL PARTS from when it was new! (see pics and be your own judge)
*The tires are 26x1 3/4". They are super cool vintage Schwinn whitewall tires and do hold air. The bike has chrome Schwinn S7 rims front and rear with a Bendix rear hub.
*I BELIEVE this bike to be mostly all original parts from when it was new. (see pics and be your own judge) This is so cool to find a top of the line DELUXE ladies bicycle from 1968. Many of these were "parted out" for the valuable hard to find parts and used on mens bikes! (Jaguar, Panther, etc) I hope someone out there appreciates this one for what it is!
*The bike is an original SINGLE SPEED with coaster brakes. (pedal slightly backwards to stop the bike)
*DIMENSIONS: The distance from the floor to the top of the seat post clamp is approx 28". The distance from the center of the crank to the top of the seat post clamp is approx 18 1/2". The center of the handlebar stem to the center of the seat post is approx 22". The bike will accommodate most any rider comfortably. The seat height is easy to adjust.
*NOTED FLAWS It is not 100% flawless but is respectable for its age. The paint looks fairly ok for a 50+ year old bike! (has chips scratches etc but has survived better than many)  The chrome is shiney but is not perfect show quality. Both wheels have a slight wobble when you spin them. (most every used bike out there seems to). The neck sits high but is in place and comes out. (may have another wedge stuck?) The big top on the forks is tight and may not come off. It will be left on and rack removed if not. IF the bolt that holds the fender to the forks does not come off, they may have to work the fender over the top. (you can always back it with a washer) This may or may not happen but if this is an issue please do not bid. NOT trying to nit pick the bike, just like to be honest.  Overall a super cool ride! Turn some heads with this one! You rarely see these. If you click on any of the pics they get very large to show lots of detail.
Please take a look at all pics for exact condition and email with any questions before you bid.
*IN MY OPINION, this particular style bike is one of the MOST BEAUTIFUL looking ladies middleweight bikes EVER made by Schwinn! (Check out the pics and be your own judge) This one has so much WOW factor when you look at it! Bikes like this simply do not come along and I hope you absolutely LOVE IT whether you ride it or simply display it. This one is a REAL head turner!
*This appears to be a fairly nice original unmolested bicycle unless otherwise noted. A great bike to ride on relaxing days through the park or to the beach. Also would be a nice item to display in a shop, restaurant, rec room, sports bar, etc. Stand out from the crowd and be the envy of people who see you riding by. People will enjoy seeing you on your vintage bike! A great classic bike at a great price
*Why not ride a bike? You will live longer, feel better, and save $$$ vs of the insanely high cost of gasoline. If you are looking for a fun bike to ride and enjoy this may be it! A nice bike to cruise the beach or your local park!   Priced way less than a dime store bike that wont be around 5 years from now, much less 30+ years like this one! Please give this bike a good home and DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!  Classic bikes are very cool because not everyone on the block has one! People love to see and talk about and ride these classic bikes! They are more popular now than ever before!
*This may be a great Birthday or other special holiday gift for someone! It is never too soon to think ahead and get someone something they may really like!! This starts reasonably with ABSOLUTELY NO RESERVE so bid early and don't miss out! These are getting to be hard to find in any condition and to my knowledge, have not been reproduced.
*Sold as is simply because it is used. I try my very best to describe as accurately as possible and disclose anything I am aware of about the bike. PLEASE NOTE that many of the bikes I list have listed have been in long term storage and have not been regularly ridden in a while.(not a bad thing) They may need standard tuning, greasing, may have old tires, surface rust etc. I try to be as honest as possible and never want to disappoint anyone. If you have any questions regarding any specific things concerning the bike, please feel feel to ASK via emali before you bid. Keep in mind you are bidding on a 30+ year old bike that is not a brand new bicycle so it may need minor tuning, cables or cable adjustment, if tires are original, they may or may not have sidewall cracks, etc. I try to be as honest as I can and disclose anything I know about the bike. I want you to be happy with your new vintage purchase but please understand the bike may need some tlc to be road ready.
*By bidding please understand that you are purchasing a used bicycle that may or may not need tlc. If I notice an issue, I always try to note it in the auction listing. I want you to be excited about your new bike and hope you really enjoy your new vintage ride for years to come. Be sure to check out all pics and email with any questions you may have before you bid regarding condition, mechanical items, etc.
*NOTE REGARDING SHIPPING YOUR BIKE Your bike will be partially disassembled and shipped to you in a factory bicycle box. We try our best to package the bicycles carefully to avoid any unnecessary damage caused in transit however, scratches etc are possible to happen in transit which we have no control over once shipped. We try to package well so the bike arrives to you in the same condition as it left us.
*SHIPPING COSTS: Fed Ex, USPS, as well as UPS have recently raised their shipping rates due to the higher cost of fuel. Sorry for the slight increase in shipping costs.
*PLEASE NOTE, I WILL NO LONGER BE SHIPPING FULL SIZE BIKES OUTSIDE OF THE USA. This is due to the high cost of shipping and customs. If you are anywhere outside the lower 48 States including Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico contact me before you bid as shipping will cost more. Fed Ex just increased the rates. I can ship to AK, HI, or PR for approx 9.95. This is a 10+ day service and includes packing. This i the best deal I can get to ship to these locations.
Please do not bid if this is unacceptable.
I always try to keep things as reasonable as I can. If you have a friend or family member in the lower 48 states, I can ship to them for the amount stated in the listing. THANK YOU!
*I have lots of other rare bicycles, bike parts and bike accessories, as well as vintage car parts and unique items on auction this week! Check them out! Combine items to save yourself $$$ on shipping! Email with any questions you may have.
Payment and Shipping
PAYMENT TERMS:
Paypal is Ebay's accepted form of payment. Items are shipped every Tuesday and every Friday. Payments received by Monday generally ship on Tuesday. Payments received after generally ship on Friday.
SHIPPING TERMS:
SHIPPING TIME I ship bikes on Tuesdays and Fridays via Fed Ex. Generally, if I receive your payment by 1 pm central time on Monday, it allows me enough time to get your bike to the shop for packing and to ship along with the Tuesday AM shipment. If I receive your payment by 1 pm central time on Thursday, it gives enough time to have it packed and ship Friday AM. If paid after that time, please expect it to go out with the next shipment. (Wisconsin residents ONLY add 5.5% sales tax.)
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