This Whizzer was customized for a paperboy! The steel rod over the
gas tank would hold a basket loaded with the daily newspaper.
First produced in 1939, the Whizzer bicycle engine was built by
Breene-Taylor engineering, an airplane part manufacturer based out
of Los Angeles. Three years later, the engine production was sold
off and it continued on until the mid 60's. There is no "standard"
Whizzer. They were simply engine kits sold so that consumers could
make motorized bicycles. This is an original example of a Whizzer
engine on a Schwinn bicycle.
Interestingly enough, the Whizzer was the only vehicle that you
could buy brand new during World War II - and that was only because
the company had to lobby the US Government for permission. Their
argument? That the Whizzer was an excellent transportation option
for government employees (especially in defense) to commute to
work.
This specific Schwinn Whizzer is probably a Model H that was then
retrofitted for Newspaper Delivery. The Model H kit retailed for
$97.55. Although Cleveland Welding originally built a bike
specifically for the Whizzer in '47, after a patent conflict,
Whizzer partnered with Schwinn.
Sold on a Bill of Sale.
This vehicle is located at Atomic Motors Classic Car Sales and
Restorations in Henderson, NV just 20 mins from the fabulous Las
Vegas Strip. Come down and see us or call at 702-826-3811 or
702-556-0888. We are on-line at www.atomicmotors.net
It is the responsibility of the buyer to either inspect the vehicle
personally or via a 3rd party, to ensure satisfaction to the
condition and value, prior to purchase. Mileage may be
undocumented.
Vehicle Details
1947 Whizzer Motorcycle
Listing ID:CC-1950575
Price:$12,980
Location:Henderson, Nevada
Year:1947
Make:Whizzer
Model:Motorcycle
Exterior Color:Green
Interior Color:Green
Odometer:1
Stock Number:M0148
VIN:249162
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