Vintage Schwinn Sting-Ray Apple Krate Bicycle – Red
Vintage Schwinn Sting-Ray Apple Krate Bicycle – Red
This Is the Kind of Bicycle That Made Kids Stop and Stare.
The Schwinn Sting-Ray Apple Krate is one of the most recognizable names from the golden age of American muscle bikes — and one of the most sought-after Schwinn models among serious collectors.
Red frame. Banana seat. Tall sissy bar. Chrome fenders. Springer-style front fork with chrome coil springs. High-rise handlebars. Original Apple Krate chain guard graphics with Sting-Ray branding. This bike has everything that made the Krate series legendary — the attitude of a hot rod, the soul of a drag racer, and the unmistakable presence of a bicycle that was never just a bicycle.
Schwinn introduced the Krate series in 1968, and the Apple Krate became one of its most iconic models. Inspired by hot rods, motorcycles, and the custom culture of the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Krates were childhood dream machines — the bikes that kids pointed at in shop windows, saved up for, and never forgot. Today, original Krate bicycles are among the most collectible American bicycles ever produced.
This Apple Krate makes an incredible collector piece, garage display, man cave feature, retail display, studio prop, or restoration candidate for someone who knows exactly what they’re looking at.
Features
- Authentic vintage Schwinn Sting-Ray Apple Krate bicycle
- Original red Apple Krate frame
- Original Apple Krate chain guard with Sting-Ray graphics
- Schwinn head badge
- Banana-style seat
- Tall rear sissy bar
- Chrome steel fenders — front and rear
- Springer-style front fork with chrome coil springs
- High-rise chrome handlebars
- Classic muscle bike geometry and design
- Excellent display piece or restoration candidate
- Sold on consignment through The Foundry
Condition
Original vintage/display condition with visible wear, patina, scratches, oxidation, rust, worn chrome, and age-related imperfections consistent with decades of use and storage. Sold as-is as a vintage collectible, display piece, or restoration candidate. Not safety inspected or certified for riding. Please review all photographs carefully before purchasing.
Internal note: Do not accept less than $929 without approval from consignor (Biggs). At $929, Biggs nets approximately $650 after the 70/30 split.
Pickup & Shipping
Local pickup preferred at The Foundry by History Loves Company — 35 W Huron St., Suite 101, Pontiac, MI 48342. Shipping available by special arrangement only — buyer is responsible for all packing and shipping costs. Contact us before purchasing to arrange.
Every item inside The Foundry has a story. This Schwinn tells the story of neighborhood legends, garage tinkering, Saturday rides, and the era when a bicycle could feel like a hot rod on two wheels.
Available exclusively at The Foundry by History Loves Company in downtown Pontiac, Michigan.
Sold on consignment. One of one. When it’s gone, it’s gone.
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