1956 Schwinn Red Phantom - $1,100

[PLERR]

1956 Schwinn Red Phantom - $1,200 - S/N N53082 - NOW $1,100

>>> FREE DELIVERY TO MEMORY LANE!!! <<<​

I've decided to part ways with my '56 Red Phantom.

To be clear I'm a novice regarding Schwinns of this era. Most of you know far more than I. If I overlook something it's not intentional.

I know that the grips and pedals are not original and that the guard is incorrectly installed. Also, there is an area of house paint on the top tube. I put pressure on it with my fingernail and it flaked right off. A couple small areas (runs) may require a little more elbow grease, but it seems like a pretty thin coating. Headlight and horn are untested. Overall it's a very straight and complete bike.

Right now it's local pick-up or delivery to Bicycle Heaven later this month. I may be going to Memory Lane in Sep, but not sure. Selling this to someone who will be there would get me to go. I may ship, but saving that as a last resort.

More detail pics to come, but I just wanted to get this listed today.

All questions and pic requests happily accommodated. Just let me know.

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[phantom]

The Red is my favorite of the Phantoms. For an original bike in that condition I think you are bang on with price. Good luck with it.

 

[Freqman1]

Solid bike and fairly priced. GLWTS V/r Shawn

 

[Hoagie57]

Is 1957 the 1st yr for this style front springer? This candy red is a hard color to find in super nice condition to. GLWYS

 

[GTs58]

Is 1957 the 1st yr for this style front springer? This candy red is a hard color to find in super nice condition to. GLWYS

1955 was the first year for the bolt threw the fork leg.

 

[PLERR]

A note about pick-up/delivery/shipping:

Pick-up is a no-brainer. Stop by anytime.

I'll be at Bicycle Heaven in Pittsburgh, PA later this month. I can meet there either day.

I'd be happy to meet anyone in a 90 minute radius from the intersection of interstates 79 & 80. Maybe a bit longer if I can turn the delivery into a day trip.

I may be at Memory Lane. If delivery to the show was a must for someone I'd make the drive.

I'm reluctant to ship, but will as a last resort. I have the boxes and packing material. I've been buying and selling on eBay for 20 years so I know how to pack an item well, I've just never packed a bike.
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One more note on condition:

I just realized that when you pedal nothing is making contact in the rear hub, it just spins, so the rear hub will need to be rebuilt.
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Price:

I'm feeling good about the price, but if the bike interests you let's talk. Never hurts to ask and worst I can do is say no.

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[Marc's Classic Chrome]

What a great Red at that price!!

 

[PLERR]

I was really hoping this would sell and fund my trip to Memory Lane, but alas, it wasn't in the cards this year. So, I'm taking it to the Kool Kats Bicycle Club 5th Annual Fall Ride and Cookout at @Howard Gordon 's place on Sunday. I'll put some elbow grease into it this winter and who knows, maybe I'll just keep it.