The Schwinn Debutante
The Schwinn Debutante was made between 1959 to 1962.
The debutante came out in 1959 and was quite the beauty. This bike is highly collectible as it featured some very desirable accessories. The most notable accessory this bike featured was the dual head lamps name "twin-beam headlamps". These head lights to this day are extremely rare and can cost hundreds of dollars.
As the premium bike in the girls lineup, they were loaded with the best of the best accessories...
- Twin-beam Headlamps
- Four reflector chrome back rack
- Teardrop reflector
- Chrome trimmed tank
- chrome trimmed chain guard
This page provides year by year images and info quoted from Schwinn catalogs for the Debutante from 1959 to 1962.
1959
Beauty with the feminine touch - that’s the new Schwinn Debutantel Gorgeous colors, accented with chrome trim and stylish “extras,” make this a truly outstanding model for girls.
1959 Schwinn Debutante
Debutante newest Schwinn for girls!
Features: Chrome- trimmed tank with horn, twin headlights, front and rear carriers, chrome-trimmed chain-guard, 2-tone saddle, chrome rims, 1.75 whitewall tires, Radiantor pastel colors, Coaster brake only.
Debutante models for girls
Shpg. No. Size Description Wt.,Lbs.
- F65-1 26 inch Coaster (Mark IV) 56 ½
See page 30 for other coaster brakes, optional equipment and how to order.
COLORS: White and Rose, White and Power Blue; Radiant Red or Blue
All specifications subject to change without notice.
See the full 1959 Schwinn catalog.
1960
Tank and horn. Twin headlights. Two carriers.
1960 Schwinn Debutante
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.
- Full 26" size with coaster brake .... $69.95
See the full 1960 Schwinn catalog.
1961
Tank and horn. Twin headlights. Two carriers.
1961 Schwinn Debutante
Schwinn's star girl's bike. Beautifully finished in baked on colors, lavish with spakling chrome. In radiant red, blue, white and powder blue, white, and rose.
- 26" 2-speed .... $79.95
- 26" size with coaster brake .... $69.95
See the full 1961 Schwinn catalog.
1962
Graceful design! Stylish Extras! Chrome Fenders!
1962 Schwinn Debutante
Beauty with a feminine touch... chrome-trimmed tank with horn... whitewall tires... chrome twinlights, fenders.. built-in kickstand. White and rose.
- 26" coaster brake F65........ $69.95
- 26" Automatic 2-speed F65.... $79.95
See the full 1962 Schwinn catalog.
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