Red Phantom

[cptnhwdy69]

ok so I have this 1958 Schwinn Red Phantom and when I look at the 1958 catalog online it doesnt show the Phantom in it at all,any thoughts??

 

[GTs58]

Where is the 58 catalog, I've never seen one.

 

[cptnhwdy69]

I saw it on google images it has every bike minus the Phantom and 58 catalog is the only year I dont see the Phantom

 

[cptnhwdy69]

sry I was looking at Phantoms from 49 to 59 and it for some reason didnt show the 58 Phantom im still puzzled lol

 

[GTs58]

There is no copy of the 58 catalog online, and I'm not sure if there ever was one. Tom has a scan of the 58 price sheet.
http://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1951_1960/index1.html

 

[Freqman1]

How about posting a picture of your bike and the serial number? V/r Shawn

 

[deepsouth]

They do exist. Here's mine.

 

[2jakes]

They do exist. Here's mine.View attachment 737105

How were you able to determine it is a 1958 model?
I have a red phantom but not sure of the year it was made.
The red is not solid, but more like candy apple red.
Thanks.

 

[WES PINCHOT]

PHANTOM CANDY APPLE PAINT FINISH BEGAN IN '55.

 

[2jakes]

PHANTOM CANDY APPLE PAINT FINISH BEGAN IN '55.

That sounds like "candy apple" was a popular color in the mid 50s.
My Western Flyer X-53 had a similar red translucent color which I got for Christmas in '55.
Thanks!