by William M. Love (Author), William M. Love (Photographer)
Here is an illustrated guide to Classic Schwinn Bicycles from 1895 to present. Detailed text and 250 B&W photographs depict the most classic Schwinns including pre-World War II Aerocycles, Motorbikes (Cycleplanes), and Autocycles; post-war Panthers and Phantoms; '50s and '60s middleweights; '60s Sting Rays and Krates; and every other Schwinn. Special models including the Whizzer and Cycle Truck are featured, as well as the contemporary classic reproductions. There is even a chapter for the up-and-coming lightweights. Star ratings are used to stratify each model's classic status. You will also find information on serial numbers and identification methods. This book offers an historical perspective of the entire spectrum of classic Schwinn bicycle lineage.