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1940 Schwinn Autocycle

by mr.j.c.higgins · February 21, 2008

This bike was found in Michigan under a heavy coat of black housepaint. After 40 plus hours of cleaning, the original paint shines through !! Only one in the “Thunderbird” motif I’ve ever seen !! Sports a nonembossed tank, gothic fenders and the most unusual original Schwinn paint I’ve seen !!

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