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1962 Schwinn Catalog

Original text and images of the 1962 Schwinn sales brochure. The text below, including the prices, are as written in 1962. Mens / Boys bikes:

Panther III

Chrome fenders! Twin lights! Chrome Carriers!

26" coaster brake, F15 ....$69.95
26" 2 or 3 speed, F15 .....$79.95

New Superb styling. Deluxe equipment. Chrome front and rear carriers. Whitewall tires. Radiant red, black.

See complete Schwinn Panther 3 details.

Mark IV Jaguar

Schwinn's Finest Middleweigh!. Stainless Steel Fenders.

26" coaster brake, F18........ $74.95
26" 2 or 3 speed gears, F18... $84.95

Deluxe equipped. Chrome trimmed tank with built-in horn , new headlight, foam cushioned saddle, chrome rims, front and rear carrier. Radiant red or black.

See complete Schwinn Jaguar history.

Corvette

Choice of 5-speed 2 or 3 speed coaster! Stainless steel fenders!

26" 5-speed derailleur, F17-9 .... $79.95
26" 2 or 3 speed ................. $76.95
26" coaster brake ................ $56.95

Luxuriously equipped. New headlight, whitewall tires,, deluxe rear reflector. Radiant green, blue, red or black.

See the complete Schwinn Corvette details.

Tiger

Chrome headlight. Front carrier. Whitewall tires.

26" coaster brake F13.... $56.95
26" 2 or 3 speed F13..... $66.95
24" coaster brake F23.... $53.95
24" 2 speed F23.......... $63.95
26" in radiant red, green, blue, black.
24" in radiant red or black.

See complete Schwinn Tiger history.

Skipper

Cantilever Frame! Chrome Fenders! Built-in Kickstand!

26" coaster brake D13 .. $46.95
26" 2-speed D13 .. $56.95
24" coaster brake D23 .. $44.95
24" 2-speed D23 .. $54.95
20" coaster brake D33 .. $41.95

Strong tubular enameled rims, two-tone saddle. Flamboyant red or black enamel.

Typhoon

Twin-bar Frame! Built in kickstand forged fork!

26" coaster brake D12 .. $39.95
26" 2-speed D12 .. $49.95
24" coaster brake D22 .. $38.95
24" 2-speed D22 .. $48.95
20" coaster brake D32 .. $36.95

Cushioned two-tone saddle, strong tubular enameled rims. Flamboyant red or black enamel.

Cycle Truck

Ideal low-cost deliver heavy duty frame!

26" x 20 Small basket-CT1 .. $90.00
26" x 20 Large basket-Ct2 .. $95.00

Large basket carrier, 28" x 22" x 11" Small Basket carrier, 24" x 16" x 11" Baloon tires, 120 gauge spokes.

See complete Schwinn Cycle Truck history.

Fleet

Slim-Line tank! built-in Kickstand! Budget Price!

26" Coaster brake, D10 .. $49.95
26" 2-speed, D10 ........ $59.95
24" Coaster brake, D20 .. $47.95
24" 2-speed, D20 ........ $57.95
20" Coaster brake, D30 .. $39.95

Sparkling chrome rear carrier. No. carrier on 20" model. FLamboyant red or black enamel.

See complete Schwinn Fleet history.

American for boys

100% American! Standard 26" or kingsize heavy duty, too!

2-speed coaster
26" A11...................$59.95 $49.95
26" Kingsize, A18.........$59.95 $49.95
26" Heavy duty, A14.......$69.95 $59.95
26" H.D. Kingsize, A19....$69.95 $59.95
24" A21...................$56.95 $46.95
20" A31...................$ - $44.95

Radiant red, blue, black; Radiant green 26" size only.

Deluxe American for boys

Sleek new 100% American made parts!

26" Coaster Brake, A16......... $59.95
26" Automatic 2-speed, A16..... $59.95

Chrome fenders, tank and rear carrier..whitewall tires. Radiant red, blue, black.

balloon tire bikes:

Wasp

New boy's Special! Balloon tired! Heavy duty model.

26" coaster brakes-B12 ................. $56.95
26" Automatic 2-speed-B12............... $66.95
26" heavy-duty-coaster brake B-14 ...... $66.95
26" heavy duty-Automatic 2-speed-B14.... $76.95

Perfect for news boys or delivery service. Heavy duty model includes 120 gauge spokes, heavy duty front hub and saddle.

See complete Schwinn Wasp history.

Various bikes:

Town & Country Tandem

Double strength construction.

Choice of Schwinn colors .... $175.00

Bicycle built for two. Close coupled frame, safe lady back design. Front and rear heavy duty handbrakes.

Ladies / Girls bikes:

American for Lady / Girls

100% American! Chrome rims! two-tone saddle!

26" coaster brake, A61 ...... $49.95
26" Automatic 2-speed, A61 .. $59.95
24" coaster brake, A71 ...... $46.95
24" Automatic 2-speed, A71 .. $56.95
26" coaster brake, A81 ...... $44.95

26"- Radiant red, blue, white with rose, white with blue;

24"- Radiant red, blue, white with rose; 20"- radiant blue;

Co-Ed

Front carrier. Chrome light. Whitewall tires.

26" coaster brake F63 .. $56.95
26" 2 or 3 speed F63... $66.95

Graceful lines and dependable performance... Tubular chrome rims.... chrome fornt carrier. Radiant blue, white and rose.

Debbie

Beautiful styling! Chrome fenders built-in kickstand! fashioned colors!

26" coaster brake D63....$46.95
26" 2-speed D63.........$56.95
24" coaster brake D73... $44.95
24" 2-speed D73..........$54.95
20" coaster brake D83 .. $41.95

Cushioned two-tone saddle... Schwinn tubular rims.. Flamboyant blue, or white and rose.

Debutante

Graceful design! Stylish Extras! Chrome Fenders!

26" coaster brake F65........ $69.95
26" Automatic 2-speed F65.... $79.95

Beauty with a feminine touch... chrome-trimmed tank with horn... whitewall tires... chrome twinlights, fenders.. built-in kickstand. White and rose.

Deluxe-American for Girls

100% American! New Slim design! Chrome Tank Horn!

26" coaster brake A66........ $59.95
26" Automatic 2 speed A66.... $69.95

New slim-line tnak with chrome trim and horn built-in kickstand...sparkling chrome rear carrier.

Fiesta

Sleek design smooth and easy riding! Built-in kickstand!

26" coaster brake D60... $49.95
26" 2 speed D60......... $59.95
24" coaster brake D70... $47.95
24" 2 speed D70......... $57.95
20" coaster brake D80 .. $39.95

Slimline tank... rear carrier on 26" and 24" ... front fender light... flamboyant blue or white with rose.

Hollywood

Long-Lasting! Schwinn Quality! Budget Priced!

26" coaster brake D62 .. $39.95
26" 2 or 3 speed D62.... $49.95
24" coaster brake D72.. $38.95
24" 2 speed D72......... $48.95
20" coaster brake D82... $36.95

Beautiful styling... sturdy construction...low price...flamboyant blue only. Children's bikes:

Bantam

Convertible. For boys or girls. Pneumatic tires.

20"without training wheels J32 ... $43.95
20" coaster brake J33............. $41.95

Removable top bar and traiging wheels, built-in kickstand. Flamboyant red, white trim.

Pixie

Ideal "First Bike" for Ages 3 to 5 Converts to boy's or girl's model!

16" coaster brake J42..... $29.95

Lightweights

Racer

Lightweight style. Radiant colors. Popular Price!

26" coaster brake ..... $49.95
26" 2 or 3 speed ...... $56.95
24" coaster brake ..... $49.95
24" 2 or 3 speed ...... $56.95

Boy's 26" in 19" (R11) or 21" (R12) Frame- or 24" size (R21) in radiant red, blue, black. Girl's 26" (R61) in radiant red, blue, white. Girl's 24" (R71) in radiant blue, coaster or 2-speed only.

Traveler

For boys and Girls!Lightweight design. Generator, lights. Deluxe equipment.

26" coaster brake ..... $59.95
26" 2 or 3 speed ...... $66.95

Boy's 19" (W11) or 21" (WW12) Frame sizes- Add $2.00 for or 23" (W13) Frame boy's in radiant red blue, black-Girl's (W61) in radiant red, blue, white.

Super Continental

15 Speed gears! Sports styling! Racing equipment!

27" size, 21" Frame, 601 ..... $107.00
27" size, 23" Frame, 603 ..... $107.00

Three front chainwheels, powerful climbing gears...five rear cogs 38 to 100 gear. Radiant red blue, green or coppertone.

Superior

15 speed gears! Steel alloy frame! QUick release hubs! Amazing Speed!

27" size, 22" frame, 802 ..... $132.00
27" size, 24" frame, 804 ..... $132.00

Fine Quality Sports Bike... 15-speed derailleur...38 to 100 gear... Deluxe radiant colors - Radiant GOld, terra cotto, violet, sky blue.

Varsity

10-Speed Gears! Hooded Caliper brakes! Sturdy Tubular Rims!

26" size 19" frame, 209....$66.95
26" size 21" frame, 201....$66.95
26" size 23" frame, 203....$68.95

10-Speed Huret Derailleur, 50 to 91 gear... Forged steel fork, Radiant red, radiant blue, radiant green.

Continental Tourist

15 speed gears! Sports styling racing equipment!.

27" size, 21" frame, 601 ..... $107.00
27" size, 23" frame, 603 ..... $107.00

Three front chainwheels, powerful climbing gears... Five rear cogs, 38 to 100 gear. Radiant red, blue, green or coppertone.

Continental Sports

10 Speed gears! ROad Racing Tires! Racing saddle!

27" size, 19" Frame, 509 ..... $86.95
27" size, 21" Frame, 501 ..... $86.95
27" size, 23" Frame, 503 ..... $86.95

High speed road racing wheels and tires. 10-speed Huret derailleur 50 to 21 gear. Radiant coppertone, red, blue, green.

Paramount

Schwinn's Finest! Steel Alloy frame! Finest Equipment!

27" Road race-P12 ................ $175.00
27" Men's Paramount Tourist P11-...175.00
27" Men's Track Bike-P14 ......... $175.00

Sports or Tourist models with 10-speed, 3-speed or coaster brake.... or custom track bikes. Radiant red, blue, green violet, Gold, coppertone, Terra cotta, white, black enamel.

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