Thanks for adding me to the forum. I just came across this by happenstance and I’m not sure what what I’ve gotten myself into. Any info/help would be great - not sure what I have or even where to start.
The Continetal was CCM's top of the line, "Deluxe Sports" model from it's introduction in 1964 to it's discontinuation at the end of the 1970 model year. It was built around a CCM "Sports" frame, which utilized a straight top tube and 26" x 1-3/8" wheels equipped with an 3 speed, internally geared rear hub and hand operated caliper brakes. Being top of the line, the Continental was the "fullt loaded model", including chromed chainguard and fenders, whitewall tyres, a Dynohub lighting system, rear rack, pump and kickstand. Some years also included a saddle bag. You could get any colour you wanted, so long as it was black (sometimes called Opal Black). The MSRP was $96.95 CDN in 1970. The earliest pricing I have is $89.95 CDN, from 1967.
In 1969 it was joined at the top of the CCM Sports line by the Grand Touring. The two models were identical, with the exception that the Grand Touring had a gold coloured frame and a console style "stick" shift mounted on the top tube, as opposed to the handlebar mounted "trigger" shift lever of the Continental.
Being the top of the line sports model, there weren't as many sold as the lesser sports models. Still, I'd hesitate to call them rare, as they were fairly popular and had a seven year life span. Being top of the line, owners tend to have taken better care of them but value is highly dependent on completness and condition, particularly the chrome. Most survivors are missing some of the factory included accessories such as the saddle bag, rack and pump. This can severaly devalue the bicycle. Top value requires a bicycle in complete, orignal and excellent condition.
Hello ROO maybe you can post a picture
Ihave that model of bicycle mine is a 1966 that I overhauled as a rider.
you can Email me gtflyte@hotmail.ca with questions if required
Thanks Greg
Thanks, here's a pick - I do have the light like yours, it came with it. I hope to get it fixed up and used as a rider.
I can't really find any info on these, not sure how rare they are (the dyno thing is uber cool) or the value.
The Continetal was CCM's top of the line, "Deluxe Sports" model from it's introduction in 1964 to it's discontinuation at the end of the 1970 model year. It was built around a CCM "Sports" frame, which utilized a straight top tube and 26" x 1-3/8" wheels equipped with an 3 speed, internally geared rear hub and hand operated caliper brakes. Being top of the line, the Continental was the "fullt loaded model", including chromed chainguard and fenders, whitewall tyres, a Dynohub lighting system, rear rack, pump and kickstand. Some years also included a saddle bag. You could get any colour you wanted, so long as it was black (sometimes called Opal Black). The MSRP was $96.95 CDN in 1970. The earliest pricing I have is $89.95 CDN, from 1967.
In 1969 it was joined at the top of the CCM Sports line by the Grand Touring. The two models were identical, with the exception that the Grand Touring had a gold coloured frame and a console style "stick" shift mounted on the top tube, as opposed to the handlebar mounted "trigger" shift lever of the Continental.
Being the top of the line sports model, there weren't as many sold as the lesser sports models. Still, I'd hesitate to call them rare, as they were fairly popular and had a seven year life span. Being top of the line, owners tend to have taken better care of them but value is highly dependent on completness and condition, particularly the chrome. Most survivors are missing some of the factory included accessories such as the saddle bag, rack and pump. This can severaly devalue the bicycle. Top value requires a bicycle in complete, orignal and excellent condition.
The 6 volt dyno hub is the Sturmey Archer AG 3 speed wide ratio gear This is the OG pamphlet that would be included with
A bicycle purchase.