When did the Schwinn OCC chopper come out?
Although the company began producing the bike in 1963, it first appeared in the Schwinn catalog in 1964.
What year did the Schwinn Stingray come out?
1963
Schwinn introduced the original Sting-Ray in 1963 after the company realized kids in California had been customizing their bikes to look like motorcycles.
Who designed the Schwinn Stingray?
inventor Al Fritz
CHICAGO, IL (BRAIN) — Al Fritz, one of the legends of the U.S. bicycle industry, died Tuesday in Chicago at 88. Fritz’s long career at Schwinn was most notable for his invention of the iconic Sting-Ray 20-inch muscle bike in the early 1960s.
What size is a Schwinn Stingray?
Specifications
| Brand | Schwinn |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| manufacturer_part_number | sting-ray |
| Manufacturer | Pacific Cycle |
| Assembled Product Dimensions (L x W x H) | 56.20 x 25.55 x 43.62 Inches |
How big is a Schwinn Sting Ray Chopper?
The word “Sting-Ray” in white lettering on the tires. Black dice inner-tube caps. Clear-coated flame decals. The Sting-Ray weighs a healthy 45 pounds and feels like it would last forever. This chopper is a great cruiser. Schwinn is producing just 3,500 of these first-edition Sting-Rays.
Is the OCC Schwinn stingray out of production?
The OCC Schwinn Stingray has been out of production since 2005 so, replacement parts in New or Like New condition are difficult, if not impossible to find… If you need anything particular, write me in the form provided [Below]. You never know what we may have for sale.
What’s the OCC name on the new Sting Ray?
To commemorate the redesign of this classic, Schwinn has partnered with Orange County Choppers (OCC) to use the OCC logo on all editions of the new Sting-Ray for mass retail sales, as well as use of the OCC name for Sting-Ray parts and accessories.
When did the Schwinn Sting Ray come out?
“The new Sting-Ray takes its cues from customized motorcycles, and who knows custom motorcycles better than Orange County Choppers?” The classic Schwinn Sting-Ray was introduced in 1963 and remained on the market until 1979.