1961 Schwinn Catalog
Original text and images of the 1961 Schwinn sales brochure. The text below, including the prices, are as written in 1961.
Mens / Boys bikes:
Panther III
Twin Headlights. Two carriers. Trimline tank, horn.
New Schwinn styling. Deluxe equipment. 2 Tone saddle, whitewall tires, chrome fenders. Radiant red, blue, green, black.
- 26" 2 or 3 speed .....$79.95
- 26" coaster brake ...$69.95
See the complete history of the Schwinn Panther 3.
Mark IV Jaguar
Schwinn's Finest! Tank, Horn, Carrier. Stainless Steel Fenders.
Deluxe equipped. Front and rear carriers, chrome headlight, 2-tone saddle,whitewall tires, lavish chrome trim. Radiant red, blue, green, black.
- 26" 2 or 3 speed gears... $84.95
- 26" coaster brake ........ $74.95
See the complete history of the Schwinn Jaguar.
Streamliner
Schwinn Cantilever frame! Streamlined tank! whitewall tires!
Smart streamline design...tank with horn, chrome rear carrier. Radiant red, blue, green, black.
- 26" 2-speed........... $69.95
- 26" coaster brake .... $59.95
See the complete history of the Schwinn Streamliner.
Hornet
Tank and horn. Fender light. Two tone saddle.
Luggage carrier on 26" and 24" sizes. Radiant red or black with ivory rims and trim.
- 26" 2-speed........... $64.95
- 26" coaster brake .... $54.95
- 24" 2-speed........... $62.95
- 24" coaster brake .... $52.95
- 20" coaster brake .... $47.95
See the complete history of the Schwinn Hornet.
Speedster
Schwinn quality. Cantilever frame. Radiant colors.
Radiant red, blue, green, black.
- 26" 2 or 3 speed ..... $59.95
- 26" coaster brake .... $49.95
- 24" 2 speed .......... $56.95
- 24" coaster brake .... $46.95
- 20" coaster brake .... $44.95
See the complete history of the Schwinn Speedster.
Spitfire / Boys
Schwinn styling. Cantilever frame. Two-tone saddle.
Spitfire red or black enamel.
- 26" coaster brake ....... $46.95
- 24" coaster brake ....... $44.95
- 20" coaster brake ....... $41.95
See the complete history of the Schwinn Spitfire.
Corvette
Most popular. Light, carrier. Stainless steel fenders!
Famous Schwinn cantilever frame, deluxe equipment, spakling chrome trim, whitewall tires. Radiant red, blue, green, black; green in 26" size only.
- 26" 2 or 3 speed ...... $76.95
- 26" coaster brake .... $66.95
- 24" 2 speed ............. $73.95
- 24" coaster brake .... $63.95
See the complete history of the Schwinn Corvette.
Tiger
Chrome headlight. Front carrier. Whitewall tires.
Popular semi-equipped model. Radiant red, blue, green, black.
- 26" 2 or 3 speed ...... $66.95
- 26" coaster brake .... $56.95
- 24" 2 speed ............. $63.95
- 24" coaster brake .... $53.95
See the complete history of the Schwinn Tiger.
Tornado
Lowest price. Schwinn quality. Twin bar frame.
A sturdy bike and outstanding value. Red and ivory.
- 26" coaster brake ....... $41.95
- 24" coaster brake ....... $39.95
- 20" coaster brake ....... $37.95
See the complete history of the Schwinn Tornado.
Flying Star for Boys
Outstanding Value! Tank, Light, carrier! Sparkling white Trim!
Here's feature packed Schwinn at a low price. Includes tank, headlight, carrier, tubular rims. Red enamel with white trim.
- 26" coaster brake...$47.95
Skipper
Schwinn Twin-bar Frame! Sparkling Chrome Fenders! 2-Tone saddle!
An exceptional value in high-style schwinn quality bike. Red or black enamel. White Trim.
- 26" coaster brake .. $44.95
- 24" coaster brake .. $42.95
- 20" coaster brake .. $39.95
Balloon tires:
Wasp
Balloon tires. Heavy duty. Cantilever frame.
Specially designed for heavy duty utility use ... often called the "news boy's special." Extra built in strength to carry the load with trouble free endurance. 26" by 2 1/8" balloon tires. Radiant red, black.
- 26" 2-speed............. $66.95
- 26" coaster brakes ..... $56.95
See the complete history of the Schwinn Wasp.
Town and Country Tandem
Double strength construction.
Bicycle built for two. Close coupled frame, safe lady back design. Front and rear heavy duty handbrakes.
- Choice of Schwinn colors .... $175.00
See the complete history of the Schwinn Tandem.
Girls / Ladies bikes
Fair Lady
Optional gear shift. Front carrier. Stainless steel fenders.
Beautiful radiant colors, whitewall tires, chrome headlight. Red, blue, green, or white.
- 2 or 3 speed ........... $76.95
- 26" coaster brake .. $66.95
See the complete history of the Schwinn Fair Lady.
Co - Ed
Front carrier. Chrome headlight. Pastel or radiant colors.
Blue, white and powder blue, white, and rose, red in 26" size only.
- 26" 2 or 3 speed .... $66.95
- 26" coaster brake .. $56.95
- 24" 2 speed .... $63.95
- 24" coaster brake .. $53.95
Starlet
Tank with horn. Rear carrier. Pastel colors.
No carrieron 20" model. Radiant blue, white and blue, white and rose.
- 26" 2-speed .........$64.95
- 26" coaster brake....$54.95
- 24" 2-speed .........$62.95
- 24" coaster brake .. $52.95
- 20" coaster brake .. $47.95
See the complete history of the Schwinn Starlet.
Debutante
Tank and horn. Twin headlights. Two carriers.
- 26" 2-speed .... $79.95
- 26" size with coaster brake .... $69.95
See the complete history of the Schwinn Debutante.
Hollywood
Radiant or pastel colors. Two-tone saddle. Sleek styling.
Radiant red, blue, white and powder blue, white and rose.
- 26" 2 or 3 speed.... $59.95
- 26" coaster brake .. $49.95
- 24" 2 speed ........ $56.95
- 24" coaster brake .. $46.95
- 20" coaster brake .. $44.95
See the complete history of the Schwinn Hollywood.
Spitfire / girls
Schwinn styling. Choice of color. Two-tone saddle.
Spitfire blue, white and powder blue, white and rose.
- 26" coaster brake .. $46.95
- 24" coaster brake .. $44.95
- 20" coaster brake .. $41.95
See the complete history of the Schwinn Spitfire.
Tornado - ladies / girls
Popular price. Schwinn quality. Blue and ivory.
- 26" coaster brake .. $41.95
- 24" coaster brake .. $39.95
- 20" coaster brake .. $37.95
See the complete history of the Schwinn Tornado.
Flying star- ladies / girls
Outstanding Value! Tank, Light, Carrier! Sparkling white Trim!
Here's a feature packed Schwinn at a low price. Includes, tubular rims. Blue enamel with white trim.
- 26" coaster brake .. $47.95
- 24" coaster brake .. $47.95
Debbie
Beautiful Styling! chrome Fenders! fashion Colors!
Genuine Schwinn quality in unusually attractive color combinations. White with rose, white with blue, blue enamel.
- 26" coaster brake .. $44.95
- 24" coaster brake .. $42.95
- 20" coaster brake .. $39.95
See the complete history of the Schwinn Debbie.
Children's bikes:
Bantam
Convertible. For boys or girls. Pneumatic tires.
The perfect bike for a growing family ... top bar removes quickly and easily to make a practical boy's or girl's model bike. Spitfire red with white trim.
- 20" coaster brake ....... $41.95
- with training wheels ... $43.95
See the complete history of the Schwinn Bantam.
Pixie
Semi-pneumatic tires. Training wheels. Convertible -- boys or girls.
The perfect first bike! Removable top bar... perfect fr brother or sister. Training wheels remove easily to make a real "two-wheeler." schwinn quality construction throughout.
- 16" coaster brake ..... $29.95
See the complete history of the Schwinn Pixie.
Racer
Lightweight style. Radiant colors. Popular Price!
Boy's 26" models offered in 19", 21" frame sizes- add $2.00 for 23" frame . Radiant red, blue, green, black, white in 26" sizes. In 24" size no boy's green or girl's black.
- 26" 2 or 3 speed ...... $56.95
- 26" coaster brake .... $49.95
- 24" 2 or 3 speed ...... $56.95
- 24" coaster brake .... $49.95
See the complete history of the Schwinn Racer.
Traveler
Lightweight design. Generator, lights. Deluxe equipment.
Boy's model offered in 19", 21" frame sizes --- add $2.00 for 23" frame. Radiant red, blue, green, black, white.
- 26" 2 or 3 speed ...... $66.95
- 26" coaster brake .... $59.95
See the complete history of the Schwinn Traveler.
Continental Sports
10 speed gearshift. Hooded caliper brakes. Racing handlebars.
Speedy and amazingly smooth. 10 speed derailleur gear, high pressure 27" by 1 1/4 inch road racing tires. Radiant red, blue, green, black, or coppertone.
- Men's model only. Available in 19, 21, 23 inch frames ..... $86.95
See the complete history of the Schwinn Sport.
Continental Tourist
10 speed gear shaft. lightweight fenders. hand brakes.
Fast and easy riding ... plastic fenders, tourist handlebar, 10 speed derailleur gear, and high pressure 27" by 1 1/4" tires. Radiant coppertone, red, blue, green or black.
- Men's model only. Available in 19, 21, 23 inch frames ..... $86.95
See the complete history of the Schwinn Continental.
Varsity 8 Speed
8 speed gear shaft. Hooded caliper brakes. Racing handlebars.
8-speed derailleur gears for speed ... 26" x 1 1/4" Schwinn rims and tires for durability. Choice of radiant red, blue, green, or black or white.
- Men's model only. Available in 19, 21, 23 inch frames ..... $69.95 Add $2.00 for 23" frame
See the complete history of the Schwinn Varsity.
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