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Swap Meet sighting- Early Jewel Tank Schwinn Autocycle

 Yes, complete with bent fork, and bent rear triangle. To the casual observer, this is just a rusty ol' bike. To a balloon tire bicycle or Schwinn collector, this is an amazing "barn fresh" bike. Barn fresh is a term used in the collector world that means it has recently surfaced from where ever it … Continue reading Swap Meet sighting- Early Jewel Tank Schwinn Autocycle