1966 3 speed Schwinn Stingray

[60sStuff]

I pulled this bike out of my line up of Unrestored Survivor Stingrays for a cruise around the neighborhood.

This LB (Nov. 66) J39-3 Radiant Coppertone Deluxe Stingray is one of the earliest versions of the NEW 3 speed “Stik-Shift” model offered from Schwinn.

Original factory paint, tufted silver glow saddle and first year matching copper glitter hand grips.

This bike is essentially an early ‘67 as it has a smooth shifter handle, dated Jan. 67 rear hub and 67 style pull back handlebars.

A few scratches from a wrench used on the seat post clamp and worn paint at the wingtip of the guard from the shifter cable adjustment barrel. This is very common on these 3 speed bikes.

The Original seat is perfect with no holes, splits or stains and still very soft.

This model originally came with a WW knobby rear tire, but a previous owner installed a WW SLIK which is much cooler.

Expensive when new ($75.95) and very expensive today, as these bikes were built to last. Heavy frames, high quality hardware, thick chrome and beautiful paint.