1974 Schwinn Stingray Fairlady…Keep it or Sell it?

Dec 3, 2006 By RL Policar Posted in The Archives Tagged with Commute by Bike 24 Comments

Just today I bought myself a 1974 Schwinn Stingray Fairlady (Chicago made). It’s in excellent condition. From what I’ve learned, this bike is some what popular with the bike collectors. Everything on it is original. Even the tires say Schwinn on them!

So here’s the kicker, I bought it for a low price of $50!

I’m still debating if I should keep it or sell it…

What do you think?

24 thoughts on “1974 Schwinn Stingray Fairlady…Keep it or Sell it?”

nate says:

December 3, 2006 at 3:53 am

sell it, use the money to buy something that you will use. Or something nice for the lady.

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Eri says:

December 3, 2006 at 8:54 am

I suggest you check out http://www.schwinn.com under the bikes,heritage,and then collectors there is link for posting messanges you might find exactly how much that bike really is. if you are a collector I would say keep it, but if it’s me. I dont collect bikes so I would probably sale it.

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Chris says:

December 3, 2006 at 8:28 pm

Kepp it! Lovely little bike.

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Randy Policar says:

December 3, 2006 at 10:23 pm

Definately hold on to it! That’s a pretty cool bike. It’s even older than you. And it’s something the girls could ride around.

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Moe says:

December 4, 2006 at 12:40 am

Sell it to me!!! J/K See my ‘Owning a piece of bike history post’

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Carl says:

February 6, 2008 at 11:15 pm

I think you should keep it because its a unique bike and people shouldn’t collect bikes they should ride them thats what they were built for.

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heidi says:

February 27, 2009 at 5:59 pm

you should sell it!… as a matter of fact, you should sell it to me 🙂 i had this bike as a little girl and now my niece is at that age where she is starting to ride and I would LOVE to get it for her for her birthday! I promise I will take good care of it, feed it, walk it and clean it every day 🙂 such fond, dear memories with my fair lady… i am a serious buyer. my email address is heidicarrero@optimum.net

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J says:

June 25, 2009 at 2:34 am

It’s a 1978 not ’74

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kelly M says:

October 13, 2009 at 6:36 pm

I learned to ride my brother’s sting ray, it was so easy because I could push my feet along and learn to balance. Then very soon I could pedal and still balance.

I bought one at and antique shop and just the other day, my little girl learned to ride on the Sting Ray Fair Lady!

I knew it would work!

Keep it or sell it to an avid collector. Scwhinn’s are now made by the Chinese, and the NEW Sting Ray does not sit the same way as the old one.

It looks similar, but the handlebars are set at an uncomfortable, too-high angle, and the bike just doesnt “feel” right. A bad copy of an awesome original design.

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JOE says:

February 28, 2010 at 12:38 pm

Found one in a dumpster 2 weeks ago exelent condition it;s blue 1978 stingray fairlady just like the one you have

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Clau says:

March 27, 2010 at 4:04 pm

If you plan on selling it, I’m interested. =)
But if you keep it, it would be a nice collector bicycle.

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Clau says:

March 27, 2010 at 4:07 pm

Joe, are you going to sell it? I used to own one until it was stolen from me 10 years ago. It had sentimental value because my grandmother gave it to me. Mine was green. These bicycles are fun to ride. I had a blast and I would like to own one.

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Ty says:

April 8, 2010 at 10:54 pm

I havea very good condition fair lady in blue also that I am wiling to sell. My email is Necronical@mchsi.com let me know please.. THANKS A BUCH

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yo says:

May 30, 2011 at 7:40 pm

Hey buddy, according to the serial number your bike is a 1978. Confirm at schwinncodes.com

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JJ says:

June 7, 2011 at 7:38 am

If it where a mens I would say keep it. But its a womans. The womans are going for allot less because the girls took good care of them. The boy beat them to death. I am a collector and I can pick theses girls bikes up for around 50-100 all day long. put it on eBay and ask a couple hundred and see if you can get 150 or so.

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Denise Kingsley says:

March 30, 2012 at 12:02 am

my daughters bike was stolen like this, if you are interested in selling please email!

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Sarah P says:

November 11, 2012 at 8:18 pm

I have a Green Fair Lady for sale on etsy currently. It has all of the original parts and being sold as is for $200 plus shipping from Chicago. Color is green with pink floral vinyl seat. Model number DF14055. Some restoration is required. All parts are original including the tires, pedals and handlebar grips. Selling as is.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/114749772/vintage-1970s-fair-lady-schwinn-bicycle

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Jeremy says:

July 18, 2013 at 11:23 am

I have a 1975 Schwinn Sting-Ray Fair lady bike that is in pretty good shape. Its blue and needs new Schwinn tires. I can send you pics by text or by e-mail if you are interested or know other that are. Very beautiful collector bike to enjoy history.

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SondraStelaria says:

January 27, 2015 at 12:50 am

Hey Jeremy, a few years late on seeing this, but I’m looking for a 75 fair lady. I’d be interested in knowing if you still have it? Thanks.

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benJohnston says:

May 17, 2015 at 10:36 am

I have a 1984 blue and white Fairlady that I would like to sell.I bought it new at a cycle shop in chattanooga for my daughter(s). Bike has basket, bell, bar streamers,etc. Not 100%, but at least 85/100. NO RUST. New tires as old ones (original) would not hold air.I just pulled it apart and lubed all bearings,chain etc. ben_johnston@comcast.net for more info.250 OBO.Thnx.BJ

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mery says:

December 6, 2015 at 6:20 pm

This is actually a 1978. Manufactured October 1978. Just FYI!

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Renea says:

June 5, 2020 at 2:35 pm

Sell it to me!!! I had one like that when I was a kid. Now my daughter is learning to ride. I would buy it for her.

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Tracy Good says:

August 13, 2020 at 7:37 pm

I NEED that bike!!! That’s the exact bike I had when I was 7! I have mine and having to restore it because someone painted it, what a shame… I was so sad. That seat, everything on it, sure does take me back!

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1. Duck says:
  
  September 7, 2020 at 12:14 am
  
  I got a yellow one 200.
  
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