Is this a real Grey Ghost

[GGhost]

Sorry, I'm a bit late to this conversation but I just came across it and thought I could help. I've had my Grey Ghost since it was bought new as a kid in the '70s. All original including tires, seat, ... Here is a photo of the serial number:

So, what can be derived from the leading "BG" and "006594" number?

 

[GTs58]

Sorry, I'm a bit late to this conversation but I just came across it and thought I could help. I've had my Grey Ghost since it was bought new as a kid in the '70s. All original including tires, seat, ... Here is a photo of the serial number:
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So, what can be derived from the leading "BG" and "006594" number?

B is for the month and G indicates the year for the time the serial was stamped. B is Feb and G is 71. Add about 2 months and that was in a box ready for shipping.

 

[GGhost]

Thanks! If I add the two months I do get my birthday month when I got it. Cool!