Took it for a ride and is fully functional with rear coaster brake for stopping. The bike also has a functional front brake.
The leather sttaps holding the basket to the handlebars are dry and are almost torn where they have sat folded in the buckle for years... I must warn that one side is ready to tear and may do so when I remove them again. These straps should be expected to be replaced. Also the basket has a metal holder on the bottom which is well in tact.
The bottom of the basket is a thin wood which could use refurbishing as well. Please take a moment to check out my other items. The item "Vintage 1966 Original Chicago Schwinn Twinn Tandem Bicycle Blue w Basket S7 26" is in sale since Wednesday, July 8, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Transportation\Bicycles\Complete Bicycles". The seller is "photator" and is located in Dalton, Wisconsin. This item can be shipped to United States.