Schwinn Sting-Ray Lemon Peeler Bicycle, 1968
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After seeing kids in southern California customize their bicycles with "longhorn" handlebars and "banana" seats, Schwinn introduced its Sting-Ray line in 1963. The sporty bikes were a smash, selling two million copies by 1968. Drag racing funny cars inspired this Lemon Peeler Sting-Ray with its small front tire, front drum brake, springer suspension fork, and five-speed stick shift.
After seeing kids in southern California customize their bicycles with "longhorn" handlebars and "banana" seats, Schwinn introduced its Sting-Ray line in 1963. The sporty bikes were a smash, selling two million copies by 1968. Drag racing funny cars inspired this Lemon Peeler Sting-Ray with its small front tire, front drum brake, springer suspension fork, and five-speed stick shift.
Artifact
Bicycle
Date Made
1968
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Creator Notes
Made by Schwinn Bicycle Company, Chicago, Illinois.
Keywords
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Collections Gallery
Object ID
70.89.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Schwinn Bicycle Company.
Material
Chromium
Metal
Rubber (Material)
Vinyl
Color
Black (Color)
Gold (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 40 in
Width: 14 in
Length: 56 in
Wheelbase: 37 in
Inscriptions
Chain guard: SCHWINN, STING-RAY, LEMON PEELER Front tire: SCHWINN SUPERIOR Rear tire: SCHWINN STING-RAY SLIK Serial number on frame left side at rear: MD 49201 Seat: S Plat on rear of seat: SCHWINN / STING-RAY / MADE IN U.S.A. PAT. NO. D-204121
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