Saint Paul, MN
1968 Schwinn Sting-Ray Orange Krate 5-Speed – Full Restoration
Serial # KD78565 – October 1968 Production
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HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGE GALLERY
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This is a no-expense-spared, 100% correct restoration of a genuine first-year 1968 Schwinn Orange Krate, the bike that started the entire muscle-bike revolution. Serial KD78565 confirms October 1968 manufacture, placing it squarely in the original launch year of the legendary Krate series.
Finished in flawless factory-correct Kool Orange, every painted surface was taken to bare metal and refinished with multiple coats of period-perfect automotive base/clear, color-sanded and polished to a mirror shine. All decals are NOS Schwinn waterslides sealed under clear. Chrome is breathtaking throughout – every single piece is either triple-show plated or pristine correct date NOS parts. No corners cut by our meticulous Schwinn Dealer seller. It has not been ridden since the restoration was completed and is preserved in show-ready condition.
First-year 1968 Orange Krates are a holy grail of the muscle-bike world, and an October ’68 example restored to this obsessive level is virtually impossible to improve upon.
Due to the timing around the holidays, the limited number of lots and the potential for bidders from far distances, we are offering extended amount of time to pickup of the bicycles. Please contact us to schedule a time for pickup. Please inquire with any questions pertaining to item pickup or options for shipping / courier delivery. INVOICES MUST BE PAID 72 HOURS AFTER AUCTION CLOSE. Absolutely no shipping of e-bikes, tandems, or Black Phantom.
| Bid Range | Minimum Increment | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.01 | - | $75.00 | $1.00 |
| $75.01 | - | $150.00 | $5.00 |
| $150.01 | - | $250.00 | $10.00 |
| $250.01 | - | $500.00 | $25.00 |
| $500.01 | - | $1,000.00 | $50.00 |
| $1,000.01 | - | $5,000.00 | $75.00 |
| $5,000.01 | - | $50,000.00 | $100.00 |
| $50,000.01 | - | $75,000.00 | $250.00 |
| $75,000.01 | - | $100,000.00 | $500.00 |
| $100,000.01 | - | $2,500,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Buyer's Premium | Cap |
|---|---|
| 15.00% | $1,500.00 |
This auction is contracted and managed by: EES Services LLC
Manager: Randall Dietel
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Thank you for participating in our auction. By bidding, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before placing any bids. For questions, contact EES Services LLC at 612-584-7838 prior to bidding.
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EES Services LLC
Randall Dietel, Manager
612-584-7838
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Due to the timing around the holidays, the limited number of lots and the potential for bidders from far distances, we are offering extended amount of time to pickup of the bicycles. Please contact us to schedule a time for pickup. Please inquire with any questions pertaining to item pickup or options for shipping / courier delivery. INVOICES MUST BE PAID 72 HOURS AFTER AUCTION CLOSE. Absolutely no shipping of e-bikes, tandems, or Black Phantom.
We accept cash, Visa, and Mastercard debit/credit cards. Payments over $5,000 require certified funds (e.g., wire transfer) unless we approve a card payment with an additional 3% fee at our discretion.
Due to the timing around the holidays, the limited number of lots and the potential for bidders from far distances, we are offering extended amount of time to pickup of the bicycles. Please contact us to schedule a time for pickup. Please inquire with any questions pertaining to item pickup or options for shipping / courier delivery. INVOICES MUST BE PAID 72 HOURS AFTER AUCTION CLOSE. Absolutely no shipping of e-bikes, tandems, or Black Phantom.
| Bidder | Placed | High Bid |
|---|---|---|
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313828
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Dec 14 07:23pm
| $1,750.00 |
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512940
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Dec 14 07:21pm
| $1,675.00 |
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514446
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Dec 14 07:19pm
| $1,600.00 |
|
512940
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Dec 14 07:19pm
| $1,483.00 |
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313828
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Dec 14 07:12pm
| $1,408.00 |
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141178
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Dec 14 06:38pm
| $1,333.00 |
|
479128
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Dec 14 04:31pm
| $1,200.00 |
|
55375
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Dec 14 08:52am
| $1,125.00 |
|
57405
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Dec 13 10:19pm
| $1,030.00 |
|
55375
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Dec 08 07:32am
| $980.00 |
|
329043
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Dec 07 07:55am
| $927.00 |
|
141178
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Dec 06 01:07am
| $800.88 |
|
11040
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Dec 04 09:36pm
| $750.00 |
|
84479
|
Dec 04 03:34pm
| $476.01 |
|
322246
|
Dec 04 06:22am
| $451.00 |
|
224221
|
Dec 03 06:52pm
| $426.00 |
|
141178
|
Dec 01 08:30pm
| $388.99 |
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244658
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Dec 01 12:09am
| $210.00 |
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312727
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Nov 28 08:52pm
| $200.00 |
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224221
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Nov 28 10:17am
| $151.00 |
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313828
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Nov 26 03:28pm
| $125.00 |
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224221
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Nov 26 12:12pm
| $101.00 |
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49657
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Nov 26 10:04am
| $75.00 |
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226631
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Nov 25 08:16pm
| $50.00 |