1965 Super Deluxe Sting-Ray Schwinn Bicycle
date: label: date made
content: 1965
name: label: maker
content: Arnold, Schwinn and Co.
notes: label: Description
content: In 1963, Schwinn introduced a low-slung child’s bicycle that had begun as a fad in southern California. The California custom bikes had small wheels, “Longhorn” handlebars, and a slim, elongated seat. The mass-produced Schwinn Sting-Ray was an instant success; it was perfect for wheelies, and the “banana” seat accommodated the rider and his “date.” The Sting-Ray came in vibrant colors, including Flamboyant Lime, Radiant Coppertone, Sky Blue, and Violet. As sales boomed, Schwinn added the Fastback and Manta Ray, several models for girls, and the Orange Krate, Apple Krate, Lemon Peeler, and Pea Picker. This bike was donated by the manufacturer.
label: Location
content: Currently not on view
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content: Work and Industry: Transportation, Road
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content: America on the Move
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content: Transportation
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content: Road Transportation
creditLine: label: Credit Line
content: Gift of Arnold, Schwinn & Co.
dataSource: label: Data Source
content: National Museum of American History
identifier: label: ID Number
content: TR.326804
label: catalog number
content: 326804
label: accession number
content: 265701
objectType: label: Object Name
content: bicycle
label: Other Terms
content: bicycle; Road