The Schwinn American


1963 schwinn american

In 1955 Schwinn introduced the world to a new model called the Schwinn American.

The Schwinn catalogs in which the American was featured would always exclaim "100 percent American made". The main reasoning for this in my opinion is that in prior years Schwinn was always heavily advertising about the many features about their bikes that were from other countries.

The goal of the Schwinn American model was probably to proudly display and remind everyone that Arnold, Schwinn & Co. was an American company with American values.

1955


Schwinn welcomes the American to the lineup in the 1955 catalog. There were boys and girls models...

1955 schwinn american

1955 Schwinn American

Boys 26-inch Model F14

Every part of this thrilling new Schwinn American middleweight is made right here in the United States--Bendix Multi-Speed hub with power coaster brake-- Schwinn front caliper brake.

Also available with coaster brake instead of Bendix Multi-Speed and front caliper brake.

Boys 26-inch Model F14

SPECIFICATIONS

FRAME- Boys middleweight cantilever, girls middleweight.
FORK- Forged, narrow middleweight design.
REAR HUB- Bendix Multi-Speed or coaster brake.
BRAKES- Schwinn front caliper on Bendix Multi-Speed model; coaster brake only on coaster brake models.
TIRES- Shwinnn Tornado, 1.75”.
RIMS- Schwinn tubular S7, chrome.
COLORS- Opal red, blue or green; also black enamel.

MODELS

Shipping Weight lbs.

BOYS GIRLS SIZE DESCRIPTION BOYS/GIRLS

  • F14 F64 26-inch American Multi- speed 58 58
  • F24 F74 24-inch American Multi- speed 49 1/2 49
  • F12 F62 26-inch American (coaster brake) 57 55
  • F22 F72 24-inch American (coaster brake) 46 1/2 46
  • F32 F82 20-inch American (coaster brake) 43 43

1956


The new Schwinn American has everything you want!

1956 schwinn american

1956 Schwinn American

2-speed Gears
Bendix Multi-Speed 2-speed gears with power coaster brake, Schwinn front hand brake, 1.75" Schwinn Tornado tires. 2-speed model available in 26" and 24" sizes for boys and girls. Conventional coaster brake model available in 26", 24" and 20" sizes foor boys and girls.

Colors: Opalescent red, blue or green - also black enamel.

See the full 1956 Schwinn catalog.

1957


All American winner on any team!

1957 schwinn american

2-SPEED Gears

American made 2-speed Gears with Coaster brake
1.75 middleweight tires
2-speed American in Boys and Girls 24" and 26" models
Coaster brake american in 24" and 26" Boys and Girls models
20" Model for boys only

Colors: Opalescent red, blue or green and black enamel.

See the full 1957 Schwinn catalog.

1962


The Schwinn AMERICAN -100% AMERICAN!

1962 schwinn american

1962 Schwinn American

This year the American model came back into the Schwinn line-up - it had been missing from the catalogs for a few years - The checker board seat post decal was now replaced by a new design and the model was offered in many new "versions" as detailed below from their sale brocure for that year...

STANDARD 26" OR KING SIZE!
HEAVY DUTY,TOO!

Radiant red, blue, black; Radiant green 26" size only.

  • 2-speed coaster
  • 26" A11...................$59.95 $49.95
  • 26" Kingsize, A18.........$59.95 $49.95
  • 26" Heavy duty, A14.......$69.95 $59.95
  • 26" H.D. Kingsize, A19....$69.95 $59.95
  • 24" A21...................$56.95 $46.95
  • 20" A31...................$ - $44.95
1962 schwinn american

100% American Made! Chrome rims! Two-tone saddle!

The best choice for those who want long-lasting Schwinn quality is a standard middleweight design. Also offered in king Size with extra large cantilever frame for all teen-agers and adults. Heavy duty models, too.

SCHWINN QUALITY FEATURES

Strong cantilever
Schwinn tubular chrome rims
American-made coaster brake
Schwinn Radiant colors
Every part quality-built in the U.S.A

  • 26" coaster brake, A61 ...... $49.95
  • 26" Automatic 2-speed, A61 .. $59.95
  • 24" coaster brake, A71 ...... $46.95
  • 24" Automatic 2-speed, A71 .. $56.95
  • 26" coaster brake, A81 ...... $44.95
  • 26"- Radiant red, blue, white with rose, white with blue;
  • 24"- Radiant red, blue, white with rose; 20"- radiant blue;

COLORS: radiant red, radiangt blue or black enamel, radiant green in 26-inch size only.
OPTIONAL AT EXTRA COST: spring fork on A11, A14, 14.95.

Whitewall tires, $1.25.
tractor tires, $2.25.
thorn-resisting tubes, $2.00.
No. 7000 saddle on A11, A18, 12.25
HEAVY DUTY MODELS: Include 120 gauge spokes, H.D front hub. No. 7000 saddle.

See the full 1962 Schwinn catalog.

1963


In 1963 the painted fenders were replaced by chrome fenders and if you wanted you culd add a chrome plated spring fork!

1963 schwinn american

1963 Schwinn American

The Schwinn American

  • A10-26", $49.95 $59.95
  • A14-26" HEAVY DUTY, $59.59 $59.95
  • A13-26" KING SIZE, $49.59 $59.95
  • A19-26" KING SIZE HEAVY DUTY, $59.59 $69.95
  • A20-24", $46.59 $56.95

100% AMERICAN STANDARD 25" OR KING SIZE! HEAVY DUTY TOO!

Flamboyant red, radiant blue, black kingsize-flamboyant red, black.

1963 schwinn american

100% American Made

The best choice for those who want long-lasting Schwinn quality is a standard middleweight design. Also offered in king Size with extra large cantilever frame for all teen-agers and adults. Heavy duty models, too.

SCHWINN QUALITY FEATURES

Strong cantilever
Schwinn tubular chrome rims
American-made coaster brake
Schwinn Radiant colors
Every part quality built in the U.S.A

No. size description wt.lbs 2-speed coaster

  • A10 26inch AMERICAN 50 1/2 $59.95 $49.95
  • A14 26inch AMERICAN,HEAVY DUTY 54 $69.95 $59.95
  • A13 26inch KING AMERICAN 51 $59.95 $49.95
  • A19 26inch KING SIZE AMERICAN,HEAVY DUTY 57 $69.95 $59.95
  • A20 24inch AMERICAN 47 $56.95 $46.95

COLORS: flamboyant red, radiant blue, black kingsize models-flamboyant red, black.
OPTIONAL AT EXTRA COST: chrome plated spring fork on A10, A14, 56.75...tractor tires, $2.25....
Thorn-resisting tubes, $2.00. heavy duty is include 120 gauge spokes HEAVY DUTY MODELS: front hub. No. 7000 saddle.

100% American made. Offered in regular or King size with extra large cantilever frame... heavy duty model too.
Colors: Flamboyant Red, Radiant Blue, Coppertone or Black. No Coppertone on 24" model. Kingsize model in Flamboyant Red or Black only.

  • A10 - American, coaster ................ $49.95 / 2-speed ... $59.95
  • A13 - Kingsize American, coaster ... $49.95 / 2-speed ... $59.95
  • A14 - American, Heavy Duty .......... $59.95 / 2-speed ... $69.95
  • A13 - 24" American, ....................... $46.95 / 2-speed ... $56.95

See the full 1963 Schwinn catalog.

1964


This year the bike was finally featured in a catalog with a full color photo right next to it's feature rich deluxe version.

1964 schwinn american

1964 Schwinn American

(right)100% American made. Offered in regular or King size with extra large cantilever frame... heavy duty model too.
Colors: Flamboyant Red, Radiant Blue, Coppertone or Black. No Coppertone on 24" model. Kingsize model in Flamboyant Red or Black only.

  • A10 - American, coaster ................ $49.95 / 2-speed ... $59.95
  • A13 - Kingsize American, coaster ... $49.95 / 2-speed ... $59.95
  • A14 - American, Heavy Duty .......... $59.95 / 2-speed ... $69.95
  • A13 - 24" American, ....................... $46.95 / 2-speed ... $56.95

A practical and perfect bike for day to day riding to school, to visit friends, or just for pleasure.

1964 schwinn american and deluxe american

100% American made. Genuine Schwinn quality. Chrome fenders, two tone saddle, built in kick stand, nylon cord tires.
Colors: Flamboyant Red, Radiant Blue or White with Rose.

  • A60 - 26" American, ...... coaster - $49.95 / 2 speed - $59.95
  • A70 - 24" American, ...... coaster - $46.95 / 2 speed - $56.95
1964 schwinn american

AMERICAN - 100% American made

Schwinn QUALITY FEATURES

PARTS: Made in American crafsman.
FRAME: Schwinn Cantilever frame...sturdy...with special head, hanger and fork-end design....special welding
and aligning processes that makes Schwinn bikes the strongest ever built.
HUB: Schwinn front hub...with replaceable cups... heat treared and hardened bearing cups... built to take it.
RIMS: Schwinn tubular rims..chrome..shock absorbent...wear resistant...
FENDERS: chrome plated...with thicker, more lustrous, longer lasting chrome finish.
TIRES: Whitewall...nylon...tough...resilient...wear resisting.

NO. SIZE DESCRIPTION WEIGHT WEIGHT PRICE

  • A10-6 26" American, coaster brake 41 49 1/2 $49.95
  • A10-2 26" American, 2-speed 42 1/2 50 1/2 $59.95
  • A20-5 24" American, coaster brake 40 1/2 45 $46.95
  • A20-2 24" American, 2-speeed 42 46 $56.95

COLORS: 26" Flamboyant Red, radiant blue, coppertone or black 24" flamboyant red, radiant blue or black.

See the full 1964 Schwinn catalog.

1965


Finest American craftsmanship in a 100% American made bike.

1965 american and fleet

1965Schwinn American

Schwinn tubular rims, chrome plated fenders, whitewall tires. A-15 model equipped with Schwinn fork. Flamboyant red, radiant coppertone or black.

  • A10 26" American, coaster brake........$49.95
  • A10 26" American, Automatic 2-speed....$57.95
  • A10 26" American, coaster brake with spring fork........$56.95

Fine quality middleweight design for girls.

1965 american-fiesta

100% American made. Schwinn tubular rims, chrome plated fenders, nylone whitewall tires. Flamboyant red, radiant blue or white with rose.

  • A60 26" American, coaster brake...$49.95
  • A60 26" American, 2-speed.........$49.95
1965 schwinn american

AMERICAN - 100% American made.

PARTS: All American made.
FRAME: Schwinn Cantilever frame...sturdy...with special head, hanger and fork-end design....special welding
and aligning processes that makes Schwinn bikes the strongest ever built.
HUB: Schwinn front hub.... with heat treated and hardened bearing cups... built to take it.
RIMS: Schwinn tubular rims..chrome..shock absorbent...wear resistant...
FENDERS: chrome plated...with thicker, more lustrous, longer lasting chrome finish.
TIRES: Narrow Whitewall "Superior" tires...improved tread with more anti skid depth...extra durable.

See the full 1965 Schwinn catalog.

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