1953 Red Phantom

[1918 Ranger]

Guys sorry in advance. I don't have a pic. A Gentlemen has a 53 Red Phantom for sale. It's solid with no rust. Paint is faded pretty well. Fenders have a smoky film on them. It's original and solid. No noticeable dents. Horn is working. Original seat had been recovered badly. He bought an aftermarket look alike for it. Old seat core goes with bike. Has a fork mounted siren he put on it. Tires are old but not typhoons.

What's a fair value for someone like us that collect? Thx.


1918 Ranger

 

[CCR]

Just firing a shot in the dark, sounds like an aged original in rider condition but needs a seat and comes with a siren, around $400-500 is my ball park guess. Locking springers, hub types, sprockets, rack type, tail light ... the cooler the stuff the higher the offer would be. With a pic I would tell you what I would offer, how bad you want it often affects the price too though :wink:

 

[1918 Ranger]

Bendix rear hub and I believe locking fork is in place. Definately 60 years of paint fade and wear but no rust anywhere I saw. Should kick myself for not shooting a pic. Older gent that cannot do a digital pic.


1918 Ranger

 

[1918 Ranger]

Any more thoughts guys. May make a deal tomorrow. Thanks much appreciated.


1918 Ranger

 

[1918 Ranger]

Some pics finally

Horn does work.


Value thoughts. ??


1918 Ranger

 

[1918 Ranger]

Some pics finally

Horn does work.


Value thoughts. ??


1918 Ranger

I do have the original seat also.


1918 Ranger

 

[Rockit!]

Ranger I want to be your friend just so I can pick up the crumbs :lol:

 

[1918 Ranger]

Thanks. I did work a deal I felt good about on the phantom. Hauled it home yesterday. One smooth springer ill say.


1918 Ranger

 

[CCR]

The siren makes up for the seat condition in my opinion especially with the core, I'd be hard pressed to let that one get too far away myself. Those older springers do seem to have a smoother ride than the remakes too. Like riding in 60's/70's 4 door sedan land yacht compared to a modern day throw away go kart. :mrgreen: