1956 Schwinn Black Phantom

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Finally, I now own one of my holly grails!

 

[Rat Rod]

Wicked cool!

How did you find it?

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Wicked cool!

How did you find it?

I saw it hiding in the corner of a bike shop and I asked the owner how much? He said it was a customers for restoration and that it would bring thousands after it was finished.

A month or two went by and I called back asking about it and by them he and the customer was tired of it being in his shop...he said "$200 and its yours".

I never drove so fast to get something in my life.

 

[Rat Rod]

I never drove so fast to get something in my life.

LOL! :lol:

 

[Sphinx]

Nice find, and slow down. It's not worth getting you or someone dead over. You young folks are the future of this hobby and this world. :shock: 8)

 

[dragnusa]

Sweet find.

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Wow, lucky you!! :shock:
Congrats on the find :wink: Can't wait to see some after photos

 

[user 135]

That is in great shape. Hopefully you can find a tank.

 

[kingfish254]

Way to go buddy!
Great score and story!!

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Thanks everyone, I will post a link to the rust-oration thread so all you can follow along on the ride to getting this baby newish again! :wink:

 

[Rockit!]

Perfect patina!

I say wrap that seat with black electrical tape and roll 8)

 

[tanksalot]

That was a great way to find this bike...

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Thanks everyone!

 

[sleepy]

Congratulations, beautiful score! 8)

 

[junknutz1975]

That's one purrdy find :wink:

seat, tubes. done

 

[Lewie]

Wow...that is a great find!!! Good for you!

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Thanks!

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

A-maz-ing!

Can't wait to see it in person. This baby needs to go back to day 1 condition!

Cheers buddy,
Dr. T

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

A-maz-ing!

Can't wait to see it in person. This baby needs to go back to day 1 condition!

Cheers buddy,
Dr. T

We need time to get together man! We have a lot of projects to catch up on!

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Yeah, I couldn't agree more!

FINALLY, got some help at work, so I should have more time for fun/bikes.

We're in Tybee this week (hope it stops raining soon) we brought the Tybee Siren, the MuscleBeach Chopperette and the Fatbelly Bobber (now with Worksman wheelset and Nexus 3-speed and brown Fat Franks).

See ya soon!

Cheers,
Dr. T