1960 Schwinn Bicycle Models

1960-schwinn-sales-brochure-cover Original text and images of the 1960 Schwinn sales brochure. The text below, including the prices, are as written in 1960. The catalog cover is to the right. To see larger bike images click the image.

Mens / Boys bikes:

Panther II

Twin Headlights. Two carriers. Trimline tank, horn.

26″ 2 or 3 speed …..$79.95
26″ coaster brake …$69.95

New Schwinn styling. Deluxe equipment. 2 Tone saddle, whitewall tires, chrome fenders. Radiant red, blue, green, black.

Mark IV Jaguar

Schwinn’s Finest! Tank, Horn, Carrier. Stainless Steel Fenders.

26″ 2 or 3 speed gears… $84.95
26″ coaster brake …….. $74.95

Deluxe equipped. Front and rear carriers, chrome headlight, 2-tone saddle,whitewall tires, lavish chrome trim. Radiant red, blue, green, black.

Hornet

Tank and horn. Fender light. Two tone saddle.

26″ coaster brake …. $59.95
24″ coaster brake …. $57.95
20″ coaster brake …. $51.95

Luggage carrier on 26″ and 24″ sizes. Radiant red, blue, black; green in 26″ size only.

Deluxe Hornet

Spring Fork. Headlight. Tank and horn.

26″ coaster brake …. $66.95

Ideal for everyday use. Two tone radiant colors. Schwinn Cantilever frame, whitewall tires. Red with black, black with red, two-tone-blue.

Speedster

Schwinn quality. Cantilever frame. Radiant colors.

26″ 2 or 3 speed …… $59.95
26″ coaster brake …. $49.95
24″ 2 speed …………. $56.95
24″ coaster brake …. $46.95
20″ coaster brake …. $43.95

Radiant red, blue, green, black.

Spitfire

Schwinn styling. Cantilever frame. Two-tone saddle.

26″ coaster brake ……. $46.95
24″ coaster brake ……. $44.95
20″ coaster brake ……. $41.95

Spitfire red or black enamel.

Corvette

Most popular. Light, carrier. Stainless steel fenders.

26″ 2 or 3 speed …… $76.95
26″ coaster brake …. $66.95
24″ 2 speed …………. $73.95
24″ coaster brake …. $63.95

Famous Schwinn cantilever frame, deluxe equipment, spakling chrome trim, whitewall tires. Radiant red, blue, green, black; green in 26″ size only.

Tiger

Chrome headlight. Front carrier. Whitewall tires.

26″ 2 or 3 speed …… $66.95
26″ coaster brake …. $56.95
24″ 2 speed …………. $63.95
24″ coaster brake …. $53.95

Popular semi-equipped model. Radiant red, blue, green, black.

Tornado

Lowest price. Schwinn quality. Twin bar frame.

26″ coaster brake ……. $41.95
24″ coaster brake ……. $39.95
20″ coaster brake ……. $37.95

A sturdy bike and outstanding value. Red and ivory.

Deluxe Tornado

Fully equipped.Red and ivory. Outstanding value.

26″ coaster brake …. $49.95
24″ coaster brake …. $49.95

Here’s a feature packed Schwinn at a low price. Includes tank, horn, headlight, truss rods, carrier.

Wasp

Balloon tires. Heavy duty. Cantilever frame.

26″ coaster brakes ….. $56.95

Specially designed for heavy duty utility use … often called the “news boy special.” Extra built in strength to crry the load with trouble free endurance. 26″ by 21/8″ balloon tires. Radiant red, black.

Racer

Lightweight style. Radiant colors. 19″, 21″ or 23″ frame sizes.

26″ 2 or 3 speed …… $56.95
26″ coaster brake …. $49.95
24″ 2 or 3 speed …… $56.95
24″ coaster brake …. $49.95

Choice of 19″ or 21″ frame sizes in 26″ models — add 2.00 for 23″ frame size. Radiant red, blue, green, black, white

Traveler

Lightweight design. Generator, lights. Deluxe equipment.

26″ 2 or 3 speed …… $66.95
26″ coaster brake …. $59.95

Choice of 19″ or 21″ frame size — add 2.00 for 23″ frame. Radiant red, blue, green, black, white.

Continental Sports

10 speed gearshift. Hooded caliper brakes. Racing handlebars.

Men’s model only. Available in 19, 21, 23 inch frames ….. $86.95

Speedy and amazingly smooth. 10 speed derailleur gear, high pressure 27″ by 1 1/4 inch road racing tires. Radiant red, blue, green, black, or coppertone.

Continental Tourist

10 speed gear shaft. lightweight fenders. hand brakes.

Men’s model only. Available in 19, 21, 23 inch frames ….. $86.95

Fast and easy riding … plastic fenders, tourist handlebar, 10 speed derailleur gear, and high pressure 27″ by 1 1/4″ tires. Radiant coppertone, red, blue, green or black.

Varsity 8 Speed

8 speed gear shaft. Hooded caliper brakes. Racing handlebars.

Men’s model only. Available in 19, 21, 23 inch frames ….. $69.95

8-speed derailleur gears for speed … 26″ x 1 1/4″ Schwinn rims and tires for durability. Choice of radiant red, blue, green, or black.

Town & Country Tandem

Double strength construction.

Choice of Schwinn colors …. $175.00

Bicycle built for two. Close coupled frame, safe lady back design. Front and rear heavy duty brakes.

Ladies / Girls bikes:

Fair Lady

Optional gear shaft. Front carrier. Stainless steel fenders.

2 or 3 speed ……….. $76.95
26″ coaster brake .. $66.95

Beautiful radiant colors, whitewall tires, chrome headlight. Red, blue, green, or white.

Co-Ed

Front carrier. Chrome headlight. Pastel or radiant colors.

26″ 2 or 3 speed …. $66.95
26″ coaster brake .. $56.95
24″ coaster brake .. $53.95

Red, blue, white and powder blue, white, and rose.

Starlet

Tank with horn. Rear carrier. Pastel colors.

26″ coaster brake .. $59.95
24″ coaster brake .. $57.95
20″ coaster brake .. $51.95

Radiant blue, white and powder blue, white and rose.

Debutante

Tank and horn. Twin headlights. Two carriers.

Full 26″ size with coaster brake …. $69.95

Schwinn’s star girl’s bike. Beautifully finished with baked on colors, lavish with spakling chrome. In radiant red, blue, white and powder blue, white, and rose.

Hollywood

Radiant or pastel colors. Two-tone saddle. Sleek styling.

2 or 3 speed ………. $59.95
26″ coaster brake .. $49.95
24″ coaster brake .. $46.95
20″ coaster brake .. $43.95

Radiant red, blue, white and powder blue, white and rose.

Spitfire – ladies / girls

Schwinn styling. Choice of color. Two-tone saddle.

26″ coaster brake .. $46.95
24″ coaster brake .. $44.95
20″ coaster brake .. $41.95

Spitfire blue, white and powder blue, white and rose.

Deluxe Tornado – ladies / girls

Tank with horn. Luggage carrier. Blue and ivory.

26″ coaster brake .. $49.95
24″ coaster brake .. $49.95

An outstanding value in a fully equipped bike. Truss rods, headlight, rear carrier. Dependable Schwinn quality.

Tornado – ladies / girls

Popular price. Schwinn quality. Blue and ivory.

26″ coaster brake .. $41.95
24″ coaster brake .. $39.95
20″ coaster brake .. $37.95

Children’s bikes:

Bantam

Convertible. For boys or girls. Pneumatic tires.

20″ coaster brake ……. $41.95
with training wheels … $43.95

The perfect bike for a growing family … top bar removes quickly and easily to make a practical boy’s or girl’s model bike. Spitfire red with white trim.

Pixie

Semi-pneumatic tires. Training wheels. Convertible — boys or girls.

16″ coaster brake ….. $29.95
16″ fixed hub ………… $24.95

The perfect first bike. Removable top bar … perfect for brother or sister. Training wheels remove easily to make a real “two-wheeler”. Schwinn quality construction throughout.

26″ coaster brake .. $49.95
24″ coaster brake .. $49.95