Schwinn Sting-Ray Lemon Peeler Bicycle, 1968
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Bicycle
Date Made
1968
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by Schwinn Bicycle Company, Chicago, Illinois.
Location
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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