| New Search :
Result for Part Number: CatAntqBike-S-153 : Item Detail |
| 1940 Catalogue, Arnold, Schwinn and Co., at 1718 N Kildare in Chicago, (Original, not a reprint) |
|---|
|
Item# CatAntqBike-S-153 [CatAntqBike-S-153]
Categories: Catalogs-Antique, Bicycle Mfgrs., Schwinn Bicycle Items, | |
 | | Since Howie Cohen's passing, no items are for sale. | | A PROFESSIONALLY REPRODUCED REPRINT IS AVAILABLE FOR SALE! This is the Arnold, Schwinn & Company 1940 24-page consumer catalogue in full color (including the covers). Page-11 mentions that the bike line is for the year 1940. The Schwinn Expander Brakes (front and rear) are featured on page-6. Beautiful illustrations of the bicycles; including balloon tire, thin tire (Schwinn referred to these as lightweights, but they were not light) and Paramount Racing models (considered to be one of the best racing bikes in the world). The condition of this catalog is good, the dimensions of the original are 5 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches, the reprint is 5 3/4 x 6 13/16 inches (including the white border). |
| | Picture Gallery for this Item (click images to enlarge) |
|---|
more details
Page-4 illustrating teh Schwinn Cyclelock, a lock built-in the crown of the fork. |
more details
Page-5, The Auto-Cycle Super De Luxe Model B707-OS with all of the available extra features. |
more details
Page-9, The Hollywood Model BA307-OS with some of the exstra features included. |
more details
Page-10 The Ladies' DeLuxe Model BA37-OS. |
more details
Page-11 the Men's Roadster |
more details
Page-12, The Popular Priced Model D37XE-OS shown with the spring fork, front expander brake and light on the front fender. |
more details
Page-13, Men
s Popular Priced Model D97XE-OS shown with the spring fork, front expander brake, rear carrier and light on the front fender. |
more details
Page-16 illustrating 3 American racing super stars on Paramounts; Bobby Thomas, Cecil Yates and Charlie Bergna. also mentioned in the text are additional riders using Paramounts, including, Jimmy Walthour, Al Crossley, 'Cocky O'Brien, Jerry Rodman, Jerry Debaets, Jules Audy and Freddie Ottevaere. The Paramounts were built in Touring and Club Sport models as well as road and track models for professional and amateur competitive bicyclists. |
more details
Page-17 illustrating a photo of track racers and a letter to Schwinn from John 'Pop" Brennan, a long time professional bike mechanic. |
more details
Page-18, The Superior Men's Sports-Tourist with 3-piece cranks. |
more details
Page-19, The Paramount Men's Sports-Tourist with a English-type matterss seat and single freewheel. |
more details
Page-20, The New World Men's Sports-Tourist with a mattress seat and single freewheel. |
more details
Page-21, The New World Ladies' Sports-Tourist Model W3LFC. |
|
|
| ProteanPAPER Business Software
|
