Schwinn Excelsior Ladies

[late for dinner]

I picked this one up close to home last from Craigslist. 26". 1/2" chain, ND Hubs and all AS hardware is intact. The paint has a lot of chips and some rust, it's future is unknown. It came with the tires which I pumped and rode home. Even though the rear hub ineeds adjustment she rides nice. Serial#H202580

 

[The Black Monark]

Nice find! These bikes ride great.
Maybe find a stem and some trussrods, clean, overhaul, enjoy.
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[B607]

Nice pick! I'd like to see a close up of that badge. It does not look like one I'm familiar with. That serial number would be around '51 or '52. Gary

 

[Sphinx]

Looks like this one.

Nice pick! I'd like to see a close up of that badge. It does not look like one I'm familiar with. That serial number would be around '51 or '52. Gary

 

[late for dinner]

She did ride really nice on the way home Monark, very quiet.
That is the head badge Gary and I appreciate the dating help, that's what my guess was.
Thanks to RatSphinx for the pics of the badge, my cam is not good for detailed shots like that.
I have a trade for a Zep frame package that I'm considering .
There's room for 5 bikes at my place and number and I'm picking up #11 tomorrow.

 

[B607]

Nice badge. First one like that I've ever seen. Thanks for posting it RS. Gary

 

[late for dinner]

Nice badge. First one like that I've ever seen. Thanks for posting it RS. Gary

It's the first one that I've seen as well, B607. Thanks RatSphinx.
When I saw the ad for the bike there was a ratty basket blocking the badge, but I could tell that it was a Schwinn built bike.
Would someone please expand on the history of the Excelsior/Schwinn relationship? Thanks

 

[Sphinx]

http://classicmotorcycles.about.com/od/historicaldevelopment/a/Excelsior-Motorcycles-Usa.htm

 

[late for dinner]

Wow RatSphinx, you're quick on the trigger. Thanks for the link.
Speaking of the Henderson Police Specials, a buddy sent me this link earlier in the week
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkd9QS3yGl0