posted on December 4, 2002 10:52:14 AM new
I have come across what I believe is a 1953 Schwinn Phantom. The serial number starts with J, then has 8 numbers after it (not 6 like all the sites I have found info on). I have pictures of it if you'd like to see it. My question is why does it have 8 numbers after the J? It's a green and silver bike and all the ones I've seen are Red or Black.
posted on December 4, 2002 03:25:09 PM new
Thanks! I already searched all the sites for a couple hours this morning. In fact, that's how I got so confused! So, I was just hoping someone knows something about old Schwinn bike and can tell me if this one is vintage or a reproduction.
posted on December 4, 2002 04:05:54 PM new
I had a Schwinn Corvette. The baseball cards I put in the spokes for the sound effects included Mickey Mantles and others that would now be worth tens of thousands!
posted on December 4, 2002 04:37:55 PM new
Well the "J" code indicates it was manufactired in 1953. One other site indicated that it did con\me in four colors, not just the red & black.
posted on December 4, 2002 09:25:05 PM new
Try this site, it has great pictures and dates of the bikes. You should be able to get your info here.
Just click on the year and model.
