{"product_id":"vintage-schwinn-sting-ray-apple-krate-bicycle-red","title":"Vintage Schwinn Sting-Ray Apple Krate Bicycle – Red","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThis Is the Kind of Bicycle That Made Kids Stop and Stare.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSchwinn Sting-Ray Apple Krate\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRed frame. Banana seat. Tall sissy bar. Chrome fenders. \u003cstrong\u003eSpringer-style front fork with chrome coil springs.\u003c\/strong\u003e High-rise handlebars. Original \u003cem\u003eApple Krate\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSchwinn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic vintage Schwinn Sting-Ray Apple Krate bicycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal red Apple Krate frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Apple Krate chain guard with Sting-Ray graphics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchwinn head badge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBanana-style seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall rear sissy bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrome steel fenders — front and rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpringer-style front fork with chrome coil springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-rise chrome handlebars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic muscle bike geometry and design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent display piece or restoration candidate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold on consignment through The Foundry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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. \u003cstrong\u003eNot safety inspected or certified for riding. Please review all photographs carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInternal note: Do not accept less than $929 without approval from consignor (Biggs). At $929, Biggs nets approximately $650 after the 70\/30 split.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePickup \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal pickup preferred\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable exclusively at The Foundry by History Loves Company in downtown Pontiac, Michigan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold on consignment. One of one. When it’s gone, it’s gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Biggs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47386942472381,"sku":"CONSIGN-BIGGS-APPLEKRATE-RED","price":949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/7801\/3117\/files\/IMG_8263_6a4a3080-8f30-488b-97cc-d55e22a1e9f0.jpg?v=1783186292","url":"https:\/\/thefoundryhlc.com\/products\/vintage-schwinn-sting-ray-apple-krate-bicycle-red","provider":"The Foundry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}