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Lot C439 – Biloxi Fall, 2025 Auction
Lot C439 – N/A SCHWINN BLACK PHANTOM
- Year: N/A
- Make: SCHWINN
- Model:BLACK PHANTOM
- Status: NO RESERVE
- Mileage: N/A
- Body:BICYCLE
- VIN: N/A
- Exterior: N/A
- Interior: N/A
- Transmission: N/A
- Cylinder: N/A
The Schwinn Black Phantom was a top-of-the-line bicycle produced by the Schwinn Bicycle Company between 1949 and 1959.
It was one of the most successful children's bicycles of the mid-1900s.
Here's a breakdown of the key features and characteristics of the Schwinn Black Phantom:
Features
Design: Cruiser-style with laid-back feel, upright posture, and steel construction.
Color Scheme: Black enamel with red trim, white pinstripes, and gold and red decals.
Accessories: Chrome fenders, a faux gas tank, whitewall balloon tires, a front fender light, a rear light and reflector, and a built-in horn.
Saddle: Padded leather, three-spring saddle, often "Schwinn Approved".
Fork: Schwinn Phantom Springer Fork with a "Cyclelock" steering lock mechanism.
Rims: Schwinn S2 rims.
Tires: 26 x 2.125" Schwinn Typhoon USA whitewall balloon tires.
Drivetrain: Single-speed coaster brake.
History
Original Production: Manufactured in Chicago, Illinois, from 1949 to 1959 (some sources suggest production ended in 1960).
1995 Reproduction: A limited edition reproduction of the 1949 Black Phantom was released in 1995 to commemorate Schwinn's 100th anniversary.
Only 5,000 of these reproductions were made, according to Kozy's Cyclery.
It was one of the most successful children's bicycles of the mid-1900s.
Here's a breakdown of the key features and characteristics of the Schwinn Black Phantom:
Features
Design: Cruiser-style with laid-back feel, upright posture, and steel construction.
Color Scheme: Black enamel with red trim, white pinstripes, and gold and red decals.
Accessories: Chrome fenders, a faux gas tank, whitewall balloon tires, a front fender light, a rear light and reflector, and a built-in horn.
Saddle: Padded leather, three-spring saddle, often "Schwinn Approved".
Fork: Schwinn Phantom Springer Fork with a "Cyclelock" steering lock mechanism.
Rims: Schwinn S2 rims.
Tires: 26 x 2.125" Schwinn Typhoon USA whitewall balloon tires.
Drivetrain: Single-speed coaster brake.
History
Original Production: Manufactured in Chicago, Illinois, from 1949 to 1959 (some sources suggest production ended in 1960).
1995 Reproduction: A limited edition reproduction of the 1949 Black Phantom was released in 1995 to commemorate Schwinn's 100th anniversary.
Only 5,000 of these reproductions were made, according to Kozy's Cyclery.
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