68 Schwinn Mini Twinn MINTY!

[Corykip]

Called on a old Schwinn on CL that was sold so I ask if he has anything else. You guessed it, a Mini Twinn. Can't wait to put my 10 year old and 6 year old on this for our beach ride! I also got the original S2 with a red band to go along with the deal. The 2 speed blue band is a great addition.

 

[sharmangasaurusrex]

That is one sweet ride!

 

[Corykip]

 

[ODDER]

Wow! That's a great score.

 

[horsefarmer]

Really cool! Never knew they made such a thing.

 

[ChimeraCycle]

Unbearably cool to this dad!

 

[blwnmny]

Very nice pickup, and in beautiful condition! I have a coppertone one, they are not easy to find complete. If you find one, you don't want to have to piece one together. that's for sure. Congrats!

 

[Corykip]

View attachment 11153 Very nice pickup, and in beautiful condition! I have a coppertone one, they are not easy to find complete. If you find one, you don't want to have to piece one together. that's for sure. Congrats! [emoji106][emoji106]

Wow, I mean wow that is a intense collection. Is the Mini Twinn well liked by Stingray collectors or is it considered a lame duck of sorts? I have always lusted for one and mean no disrespect by that. Is it considered a "holly grail" stingray? Thanks for any input [emoji4]

 

[blwnmny]

I don't know if you would call it a holy grail, but yes, it's very well liked by Stingray collectors. It's in NO way a lame duck, they were only made one year, 1968 only. You have a very nice, and appears to me original paint bike, you did well bro.

 

[Corykip]

I don't know if you would call it a holy grail, but yes, it's very well liked by Stingray collectors. It's in NO way a lame duck, they were only made one year, 1968 only. You have a very nice, and appears to me original paint bike, you did well bro.[emoji106]

Great, thanks for the info. It is original paint and decals.

 

[blwnmny]

It's a tandem, not every Stingray collectors cup of tea. But I don't know of too many Stingray collectors who would turn their nose up at one, especially as complete and nice as that. Congrats!

 

[Corykip]

I don't know if you would call it a holy grail, but yes, it's very well liked by Stingray collectors. It's in NO way a lame duck, they were only made one year, 1968 only. You have a very nice, and appears to me original paint bike, you did well bro.[emoji106]

What would be considered the "Holy Grail" of the Stingray line? In your opinion [emoji4]

 

[blwnmny]

If you had to piece one together, it would cost you a small fortune, you get one, you best get one complete. Or open up your wallet, and start searching. And good luck. Ha! Ha!

 

[blwnmny]

Early 63 Stingray, 1st year. 71 Grey Ghost,1 year only krate. 70 Cotten Picker, 73 Sunset Orange disc brake krate. I could go on and on, there are a few others, Original paint for sure is a huge thing.

 

[Corykip]

Okay I got my hit list now. Thanks for all the input I really appreciate it. I am definitely hung up on OG paint, almost all mine are.

 

[Rat Rod]

Surely the person who sold that bike to you in that condition was a collector right?

 

[Corykip]

Surely the person who sold that bike to you in that condition was a collector right?

Indeed he was. He actually has a matching 26 inch to go along with this one for sale as well. I am not sure about the $500 price he was asking? It's in the background of this picture. It's so tempting to have a match......

 

[blwnmny]

Ride that Sucker! Heck I rode mine around a little bit, just for fun at least once. Maybe twice!

 

[Corykip]

Any thoughts on the value of the 26"? My knee jerk reaction was $300. I think it had a drum brake on the front, but not positive. Definitely has one on the back.

 

[blwnmny]

I wpuld say your in the right ballpark with that price, the only problem with tandems is they take up so much darn room. Very nice pictures!
I guess you could always shoot him an offer, all he could do is say no, or counter offer.