Clasic Bicycles

	1969 or older Schwinn Fastback 5-speed 20” wheels Made in the USA - Chicago In Good shape / Ready to ride / No rips in seat All Stock except the fork has been replaced. .Released for general public sale 10/19/09 Sold Break down / Boxing / and Shipping in 48 United States additional $150.00

	Fully Restored 1949 Schwinn Black Phantom Fully Restored original Black Phantom Professional Restoration done by Charles Chapman in the mid 80’s Original Phantom Frame professionally repainted in California. Stored in climate controlled storage in a personal collection for over 15 years Broken Rear Reflector, Small Scratch on Rear Rack and some small scratches on seat (See Photo) Released for general public sale 10/15/08 Owner of Bike: Jim Hoss $1,700.00 Cash only.- Firm Price To Ship bike would have to be broken down into two boxes for $150 Labor Shipping and Insurance would be at the buyers expense.
Shown with Matt Palmer who is 6' 1"	High Wheeler Reproduction Stored in climate controlled where house In Jim's personal collection for over 33 years Purchased new in 1976 Used for store promotions and in parades. Under 100 total miles. Huge 52 inch tall tire apx. 75lbs. Released for general public sale 5/22/09 Owner of Bike: Jim Hoss $1,650.00 Cash only.- Firm Price Bike would have to ship freight line only. Shipping and Insurance would be at the buyers expense.

	1966 Schwinn Collegiate 5-speed 20” frame Made in the USA Chicago made April 1966 Stored in climate controlled storage in a personal collection for over 20 years. Released for general public sale 11/14/08 $175.00 Owner Jim Hoss: cash only To Ship bike would have to be broken down into two boxes for $150 Labor Shipping and Insurance would be at the buyers expense
Click Image to Enlarge	Schwinn Gray Ghost Coaster Brake Bike "Mike the Talking Bike" . In the early 1970's the Iowa State Patrol Maintained a fleet of 13 Schwinn Gray Ghosts bikes, complete with public address system, siren, revolving red light and battery operated tape recorder. This bike was called "Mike the Talking Bike" Mike was kind of a puppet show in which a pre-recorded script between the bike (Mike) and the Iowa State Trooper was played though the onboard public address system. The Trooper used Mike and a film strip to promote bicycle safety to elementary schools through out the State of Iowa. Many along time Iowa natives will recognize that the voice of Mike the Talking Bike was that of the late Duane Elliott of the long running WHO-13 (NBC) TV Show "The Floppy Show" I have included a WMA audio file from Mike who is explaining photos that the Trooper would show on a flip chart. Windows Media File from Mike The Talking Bike Mike was also used at health fairs and was on display at the Iowa State Fair Hall of Justice for many years. After complaints of back injuries among the Troopers when loading and unloading their Mikes in to patrol cars, all 13 Mikes were retired from service in the 1980's. and replaced with smaller, lighter, non-talking Schwinn Bikes. In 1992 a total of 12 of the 13 Mikes were dismantled, but with the Patrol's permission one and only one Mike was preserved. Mike was on display at Barr Bike for many years but has been in storage for the last few years. This bike has been featured in "Stingrays II" and is a highly collectible. In 2002 Mike was listed on E-bay with a reserve surpassing $12,000 but a deal was never made. Mike is 100% original and includes the battery charger, four cassettes audio tapes and a framed Iowa State Patrol Certificate of Appreciation signed by the Colonel of the Iowa State Patrol at the time. If you are seriously interested in owning his part of American bicycle history for your collection or for a museum please call Dave or Garen at 515-223-6111 Owner of Bike: Jim Hoss Please serious offers only.