The Schwinn Deluxe Hornet


The Hornet is a Schwinn classic and took on many different forms over the years. The Deluxe version had all the bells and whistles.

Scroll down to see a year by year breakdown of how Schwinn presented these bikes in their catalogs.

1955

The Deluxe Hornet is an outstanding value with many wonderful features at a modest cost.

1955 Schwinn Deluxe Hornet

Boys 26-inch Model D19

Standard equipment includes spring fork, Rocket Ray light, special two-tone colors, whitewall tires and chrome rims-- a beautiful bicycle at an amazing low price!

MODELS

Shipping Weight lbs.
BOYS GIRLS SIZE DESCRIPTION BOYS/GIRLS

  • D19 D69 26-inch Deluxe Hornet 63/ 62

SPECIFICATIONS

FRAME- Schwinn balloon double bar, girls balloon.
FORK- Schwinn patented spring fork.
RIMS- Schwinn tubular S-2, chrome.
TIRES- Shwinn Typhoon whitewall.
KICKSTAND- Detachable.
COLORS- Black with red trim, two-town blue, two-tone green.

See the full 1955 Schwinn catalog.

1956

An outstanding vlue in a fully equipped deluxe model.

1956 Schwinn Deluxe Hornet

Complete with spring fork, tank with horn, healight, luggage carrier, chrome rims, whitewall tires, attractive two-tone finish. Boys and girls 26" models.

Colors: black with red trim, two-tone blue, two-tone green.

See the full 1956 Schwinn catalog.

1957

A feature packed middleweight model!

1957 Schwinn Deluxe Hornet

  • Spring fork
  • Cantilever Frame
  • Horn and Headlight
  • Luggage carrier
  • Whitewall Tires
  • Boy's 26" model

Colors: Black with red trim, Opalescent red with black trim, Two-tone blue, Twon-tone green.

See the full 1957 Schwinn catalog.

1958

This Deluxe Hornet is an outstanding value with many wonderful features at a modest cost.

1958 Schwinn Deluxe Hornet

Popular deluxe fork model

Standard equipment includes spring fork, Rocket Ray Light, special two-tone colors, whitewall tires and chrome rims a beautiful bicycle at an amazing low price!

Specifications

  • FRAME - Schwinn caltilever middleweight.
  • FORK - Schwinn patented spring fork.
  • RIMS - Schwinn tubular S7, chrome.
  • TIRES - Schwinn Westwind whiewall.
  • KICKSTAND - Detachable.

COLORS: Black with red trim, opalescent red with black trim, two-tone blue, two-tone green.

See the full 1958 Schwinn catalog.

1959

Ideal for smooth, easy pleasure riding or everyday utility, paper routes or messenger service.

1959 Schwinn Deluxe Hornet

Deluxe Spring fork Middleweight

Deluxe equipment: handsome two-tone Radiant colors, sturdy Schwinn Cantilever frame, Schwinn spring fork, tank with horn, headlight, rear carrier, whitewall tires, coaster brake, Not offered with 3-speed or 2- speed hubs.

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Deluxe Hornet Models for boys

Shpg.No. Size Description Wt. Lbs.

  • H19-1 26 inch Coaster Brake (Mark IV) 57 ½

Colors: Two – Tone Blue, Two- Tone Green, Black & Red, Red & Black.

See the full 1958 Schwinn catalog.

1960

Spring Fork. Headlight. Tank and horn.

1960 Schwinn Deluxe Hornet

Ideal for everyday use. Two tone radiant colors. Schwinn Cantilever frame, whitewall tires. Red with black, black with red, two-tone-blue.

  • 26" coaster brake .... $66.95

See the full 1960 Schwinn catalog.


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