'71 Schwinn Typhoon

[blacksheep]

I'm fairly new to the bike thing, but I knew I wanted a good condition original "some kind of cruiser" to actually ride on a regular basis. In my area this type of bike seems to be very rare and demands a price higher than I'd care to pay. This '71 Typhoon showed up CL and I decided this could be the bike for me. Went to look at it and brought it home. Paid $70 for it. Too much, just right? I don't know. But I do know I like the bike. It rides so smooth and quiet it's hard to believe it's 37 years old. It came with a double rear basket on it which I removed as soon as I got the bike in the house. Anyway, here are the pics.

 

[ratina]

I think you got a good deal since the paint and chrome is so nice!

 

[Hooch]

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-ORIGINAL-75 ... 240%3A1318
http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-SCHWINN-26- ... 240%3A1318

 

[Markm]

Nice!! You did good :wink:

 

[TheDuke]

I agree-very nice!Good deal also! :mrgreen:
L8 EM

 

[CCR]

they cant all be $1 but i wouldnt walk away without it for $70 especially with a basket ta boot :mrgreen:

and its a nice solid red too, they are usually faded from 30someodd years of sun beating on em, enjoy !!!

 

[blacksheep]

Thanks for the positive comments, guys. I know the true value of anything is what the buyer is willing to pay, but it's always nice to know you paid a decent price. I love this bike. It reminds me of an old spectraflame paint redline Hot Wheel. 8)

 

[Rustinkerer]

I'd say picking up any Schwinn middleweight with decent chrome and original paint for under $150 is a good deal!!! ~Adam