1959 Schwinn Fair Lady with back rack??
11-21-11, 08:46 AM
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1959 Schwinn Fair Lady with back rack??
I found my great grandmother's 1959 Schwinn Fair Lady Bike under our old lake house that her husband built. I was really excited to see it was in pretty good shape considering it's been under there for who knows how long. I have been doing research on them and I havent seen any with a back rack on it like this. Does anyone have any other information on this bike? I know women's bikes arent worth much so I don't intend to sell it, but I do want to restore it and keep it in the family. I would love as much information on it as I can. Thanks!
11-21-11, 10:28 AM
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Most Schwinn stuff had a "Schwinn Approved" label on it, so, in absence of a label, it could have been another maker's accessory from the bike shop. If you post a right side view, you may find someone who has more information.
11-23-11, 10:04 AM
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Looks like a Schwinn dealer-added rack to me.
https://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1...0/1959_22.html
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https://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1...0/1959_22.html
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Yep. I have one of these four-jewel racks on a 1966 Schwinn Starlett III I bought recently for my daughter. And if you check on eBay or CL, you'll find that sellers want a lot for those racks.
And the less elaborate two-jewel racks ona 1966 Schwinn Twinn Deluxe:
And the less elaborate two-jewel racks ona 1966 Schwinn Twinn Deluxe:
11-24-11, 07:35 PM
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Thanks everyone! I see on eBay that they're going for a pretty good penny! Exciting! I cleaned it up nice now I'm having trouble getting the rust off the springs under the seat.
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