Four decades ago, the coolest transportation on two wheels was the Schwinn Sting-Ray bike. Introduced in 1963 during the muscle-car craze, the pop-culture icon with its distinctive “banana seat ...

1966 Schwinn Stingray - The Promise. A child's promise to his father comes to fruition. ... For paint, a gold base was sprayed that paved the way for the custom orange candy color combinations.

These were to the Sting-Ray what dragsters were to automobiles. In fact, according to Schwinn marketing manager Cache Mundy, the Krate name was borrowed from a California dragster popular in 1968.

Orange County Choppers Schwinn Stingray. Hometown: Middletown. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Age: 13. Color: Green. Under the hood: Pedal power.

The Sting-Ray came in vibrant colors, including Flamboyant Lime, Radiant Coppertone, Sky Blue, and Violet. As sales boomed, Schwinn added the Fastback and Manta Ray, several models for girls, and the ...

Four decades ago, the coolest transportation on two wheels was the Schwinn Sting-Ray bike. Introduced in 1963 during the muscle-car craze, the pop-culture icon with its distinctive “banana seat ...

Mint 1968 Schwinn Sting-Ray Fastback Still Has Original Paint and Five-Speed Stick Shift. Published: 21 Dec 2024, 03:20 UTC • By: Benny Kirk. 18 photos. Photo: Craigslist La Verne, California .

Continentals, Varsities, Stingrays. Our readers tell their tales about owning those Schwinn models and more. ... My pal and I then rode on my old Schwinn Stingray as my sis rode my 10-speed.