For those who are interested, I think the bike and its location are plausible. I'm lucky to have one of these (SN: A200). Mine is restored, and not completely original (rims probably post-war, etc), but it had never occurred to me that it might be worth $25,000 - or even $5,000 (asking price for another, in Cal., couple of years ago). But, I hope our son will find the answer to the question for my bike; after I can no longer ride it (or anything else).
Does the Detroit bike have provenance (I can't trace mine back prior to 1973 or so, when I got it)? Is it all original? Are there still people around who have such strong emotional attachment to that vintage to be willing to pay the price of a decent new car?
Having said all that, a decent respect for your opinions means that I will not make an offer for this bike. At any price. One 38 paramount is enough for me. But, thanks, Eric, for bringing it up.
harvey sachs mcLean va
Eric Phillips wrote:
Not mine, no idea who it is. Something's missing from the ad...
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schwinn paramount 1938 - $25000 Reply to: sale-388408066@craigslist.org Date: 2007-08-03, 12:01PM EDT
1938 schwinn paramount track bike - low number, mint condition, beautiful. price is starting bid and will sell to highest offer. Real collector please.
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