The Schwinn Bicycle Company sells the Schwinn Stingray bikes although they are themselves owned by Pacific Cycle Inc. The company was founded in 1895.
about 300 brand new
like beach cruiser retro? or schwinn stingray retro? how about the yellow bike in this picture? http://theselvedgeyard.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/2087334196_7dc364091e_b.jpg
Mine cost $60 new from the local bike shop in 1966. It is a String Ray Deluxe Copper colored. Still have it all original.
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Because it was a part of history especially for the middle baby boomers who are in their fifties and are coming of retirement age and want to reconnect to thier youth,or to simplier times,and of course the classical stlying and quality.
Bicycles as a rule don't end up being particularly valuable as collectibles. Your best bet is to browse ebay, craigslist and such to see what similar bikes are selling for.
It's not that hard to find the stingray for the Journey Book, go to the Animal Jam Spirit blog (animaljamspirit.blogspot.com) to find a guide (with pictures) of the Journey Book. To go to that post visit this URL animaljamspirit.blogspot.com/2011/10/first-three-journeys.html Hope this helps! ~Snowyclaw the stingray on animal jam is so rare it is on the side f the store in the cristlereef next to coral you would see its eyes my name is fashion145
Schwinn first produced the Schwinn Krate in 1963. This bike was characterised by a small front wheel and large handlebars, making it look like a chopper.
Probably not a lot, it's rare for bikes to turn into real collectibles. Your best bet is to look at craigslist/ebay or similar to see what that kind of bike is selling for.