The Schwinn Corvette was made between 1954 to 1964. 1957 Schwinn Corvette Boys 26-inch Model F17
Most luxurious of the new middleweight models, with 3-speed gears, front and rear caliper brakes, stainless steel fenders, chrome headlight, whitewall tires and a handsome spring-type front luggage carrier on this 26-inch model. FRAME- Boys middleweight cantilever, girls middleweight.
FORK- Forged, narrow middleweight design.
REAR HUB- 3-Speed
BRAKES- Sturney-Archer 3-speed Gears
CARRIER - Aluminum front carrier, spring-type (26-inch models)
FENDERS- Stainless steel.
TIRES- 1.75” whitewall.
RIMS- Schwinn tubular S7, chrome.
COLORS- black enamel has some scratches
The most obvious change for the 1957 Corvette is the seat. It is now a bi-color seat.
These are among the coolest Schwinn bicycles ever made, highly collectable and ever-appreciating in value. Perfect for cruising the neighborhood in retro high nostalgia mode. This bike draws attention. Bike has a few surface scratches / blemishes as well as very mild surface rust... tires are USA original Schwinn. Has all is original parts/ badges. Ebay price $1500. Priced to sell.