Schwinn Serial Number Database

  1. This chart applies to chicago schwinn`s only.- serial number location: the serial numbers are located on the left rear dropout (by the left rear axle mount).
  2. Schwinn Years by Model. Catalogs by Year. Model Years; Aerostar: 1990: Aluminum 354: 1991 : Aluminum 434: 1990 , 1991 : Aluminum 564: 1989 : Aluminum 594.
  3. The Schwinn Web site had a Collectors' Page with info on dating, serial numbers, etc. But the link now goes to a message saying that the forum is closed. If you find yourself in Chicago, you might check out the Bicycle Museum of America and the Museum of Science and Industry.
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Schwinn bicycle serial numbers are located on the underside of the bike, on the opposite side of the location of the service sticker. This is the metal space that connects the pedals. Schwinn serial numbers begin with 'IBD' or 'SN,' followed by 11 alphanumeric characters.

The Registry is open to all American-made, steel Paramounts made after 1958, plus 1981-1983 Superiors. For those looking for Tam Pham's registry of 1938-1958 Paramounts, see his site at Chained Revolution.

If you would like to be added to the list, please email us with your name and the serial number of your Paramount or Superior. Please make note if you have a Waterford Provenance Report for your Paramount:

The bicycles listed here are not for sale.

1959-1979
1981-1984 Waterford PDG Standard/Custom/Elite
1985+ Waterford PDG
1998-2000 Match 853
2009 70th Anniversary
1981-1983 Superior
1959-1979 Paramounts:
Model yearSerial #ModelFrame sizeColor/finishComponentsOwner and ownership history
(w/purchase dates if available)
PictureAdditional Notes
1959B75P11ST 23'Black w/first-gen decalsCampagnolo Gran Sport/Weinmann 999'Prop Man'PICTUREEarly-'59 w/original first-gen decals. Original finish. Fitted with drop bars; currently being converted back to stock.
1960D19P1223'All-chrome w/red headtubeCampagnolo / Weinmann / StronglightKevin KrugerPICTURE #1
PICTURE #2
PICTURE #3
PICTURE #4
PICTURE #5
Mine has a quite unusual red painted headtube, and yes, it is definitely original to the bike. Richard [Schwinn] was surprised to see both a full chrome 1960 P12, plus he said the red painted headtube was very rare indeed.

Attached a few photos of how the bike looked upon purchase. How about that crazy old spiral cable casing wrap! Thank goodness for it as it preserved the original Weinmann gray casing. Had to have the saddle retopped as it was very dried out from lack of attention, resulting in a skirt split that basically left it unable to be ridden.

You won't believe how nice this bike looks now that it is cleaned up. Had very few miles of actual use as evidenced by lack of wear on components and bearing surfaces! Hub locknuts are dated 1959 as well as the cantle plate on the Brooks B17 Competition Standard cantle plate. Headset is standard equipment 'AS' stamped model (Campy Record was available as an option along with crankset and seatpost, but sure you already know that).

1960D91P1222'Black w/first-gen decalsNuovo Record/TA Pro 5 Vis/WeinmannL. SolaresPICTUREI sold a couple of bikes and this fell on my lap. 1960 Schwinn Paramount, serial # D91. It is on my size so this is a keeper.

I took it to Wastyn Cycles hoping Oscar would let me know if the bike had been made by them but he didn't think so. I did get a cool story of how the pinstriper (I forgot his name right now) would go to the local bar, get a couple of shots of whiskey and go back to the shop to draw this perfect lines.

The decals are original and in great condition. This might have been the last Paramount to leave the factory with those 'antique' decals. It was supposedly made for an engineer who used to collaborate with Schwinn. The pinstripes are very nice but very delicate. They have rubbed off in a couple of areas. I might have a hard time cleaning the bike and making the paint shine without damaging the pinstripes.

1961F52P12ST 23'Repainted silverFramesetSold on eBayNONESold on eBay. Fitted with a first-gen Paramount fork crown.
1961F54P12ST 59cm ctt
TT 56.5cm ctc
Radiant CoppertoneCampagnolo Gran Sport/Weinmann 999/Rigida AL-1320 rimsKurt KaminerPICTUREFitted with fork from 1973 Paramount F73217.
1961F71P12ST 24'All-chromeCampagnolo Gran Sport RD
Record FD
Weinmann 999 brakeset
John Blanchard

Formerly:'Bicycledreamer' (eBay)

PICTUREStatement from seller Bicycledreamer:

'When I purchased this bike most of the original group was gone or what was intact did not do the bike justice. One key part that was intact was the very rare, early domed Campagnolo headset. A couple years ago I came across a near mint - near NOS early '62 Paramount, but it was a very small frame and since this '61 chrome was more deserving the group made its way to this bike. The parts are all correct for a '61 save for the front derailleur and non-lipped second edition Campagnolo crankset.'

1961G78P12ST ?Black
(Refinished)
FrameVaAu (BikeForums.net member)

Formerly:
James Terburg

PICTURECampy dropouts, chromed stays and head tube lugs, Nervex lugs and BB shell.

Missing original 'G78' fork.

1962K59P1222'All-chromeCampagnolo/Weinmann/StronglightLawrence DevereuxPICTURENewly completed restoration on this 1962 P12. Purchased on Ebay. Serial # K59. While speaking with Richard Schwinn about its history and wondering about the chrome finish, apparently this one falls into an area where the records are missing.

In conversation with the Ebay seller, he mentioned that the previous owner said his father rode it through college in New Orleans.

Frame size is 22'. The components are the original Gran Sport/Weinmann/Stronglight pieces.

1964S48P14N/ABlack w/white pinstripesN/AN/APICTURE #1
PICTURE #2
Damaged frame with buckled top and down tubes. Repairable, but known to be in damaged state as of November 2011. Listed as reference for frame history.
1964U82P14ST 51cm ctc
TT 54cm ctc
Radiant Coppertone
(Originality unknown)
Campagnolo Record PistaBen ColePICTURERear hub dated 1959, front 1963. More here.
1965Z95P14UNKVioletCampagnolo Record Pista w/Super Record brakesetBarton FrankelPICTURE
1966E640P13-924'Terra CottaCampagnolo/TA/WeinmannScott Ryder

Formerly:
R. Deandra

PICTUREComponents: Nuovo Record & Rally RD, TA Pro 5 Vis crankset, Schwinn Approved Weinmann (?) centerpull calipers, Brooks Professional, Dugast tubulars and Berthoud stainless steel fenders.
1966F694P13-9ST 63cm
TT 60cm ctc
Radiant Coppertone
(Refinished)
Campagnolo/Sugino mix; fixed gearJimmy Martincak
(09/2011+)

Formerly:
Bob Merrill(2005-2011)

PICTUREBob's commentary: Converted to a triple, NR headset, crankset, hubs, FD, calipers & levers, 2nd Gen. Rally RD, Cinelli Bar & Stem. Repainted in 2005.
1966H634P13-9ST 59.9cm
TT 59.5cm ctc
Silver
(Refinished)
CampagnoloMark Alan AndersonPICTURESilver paint, apparently chromed lugs under the paint. I'm not certain why the missing stripes on the seat tube.
1968B802P13-9(?)UNKUNKUNKKurt KaminerPICTUREFORK ONLY. Repainted a light olive metallic green. Interested in whereabouts of frame. Email us at The Headbadge if you have information.
1969G926P13-9ST 65cmSierra BrownCampagnolo + WeinmannDavid BeanPICTUREPrugnat lugs/Campagnolo NR/Weinmann CP brakes, Cinelli steel stem. Bought and sold on Ebay, I rode it for about 5 years and could never decide what to do about the scratched up paint with too-cool-to-lose pinstriping. Originally sold by Lee's Cyclery, Ft. Collins, Colo.
1969K937?UNKRepainted black w/correct decalsCampagnolo NRJohn PritchardNONEHas all period correct Campy Nuevo Record: Hubs, Brakes, Front and Rear Der., Super Record crankset, original headset and bottom bracket. Frame re-paint in black with period correct decals.
1969M902P65-9UNKChromeCampagnolo NRMack CyclePICTURENFS. Ladies all-chrome Paramount, built in December 1969 - probably a 1970 model.
1969
(1978)
M906P13-9/P10-9UNKPearlescent OrangeCampagnolo NRMichael FlatleyPICTUREThis is reported to be a 78' P-10. The story is the first owner had a frame failure with his 78' Pearlescent Orange P-10 and was given this painted frame by the factory and assembled by his dealer.

Second owner put Phil Wood BB precision bearing spindle in. I plan to swap out a few group parts with better quality pieces of the same parts, Bar-con shifters and ride it. I will send more pics when I finish it.

SS # is M906 I am told the factory had a stockpile of frames they used for warranty swap outs thus the 69' SS #. I do believe the paint to be factory. Some of the pictures are from the second owner

1970A7033P13-9UNKRefinished - Kool LemonCampagnolo throughoutJohn TonerPICTUREI own a 1970 Paramount, sn A7033. I bought the frame and fork, sight unseen, on eBay from the vendor 'OldSteelMachines'. The frame has been beautifully re-painted in Kool Lemon as well as having been re-chromed. The frame appears to be in very good condition, but the vendor failed to properly prepare it after the re-chroming and re-painting. As a result, it was necessary to ream and face the head, ream the seat tube so the seat post would fit, chase the bottom bracket threads, and drill out the brake bolt holes in the fork and brake bridge. The bike has is full Campy except for Ale toe clips and Universal Super 68 brakes (I may replace them with the Super Recs that are on my Ciocc). The stem is Cinelli as are the Campeon Del Mondo bars. The saddle is a new Brooks Pro. All other hardware are either NOS or VGC vintage. Handlebar tape is vintage Tressostar in red.
1970B7036P13-922'All-chromeCampagnolo/WeinmannMichael MaherPICTUREI am offering to include my 1970 P-13 Paramount in the registry. Although I have owned it for awhile, it is scheduled to go up for sale on eBay. I wanted to offer it for inclusion while it is still in my ownership. For better or worse, it has never looked nicer than right now (at least since new).

It is #B7036, and is a chrome Prugnat-lugged P-13 model in Schwinn's 22' size. All components are either original or period-correct replacements (although some how it ended up with a 'no record' rear hub).

While under my ownership it has been cleaned, polished and any inappropriate parts have been replaced. It looks really nice, but it does have a fair amount of peppering to the chrome, especially on the seat tube.

1970C7020P15-9UNKRepainted goldAssorted Campagnolo/Weinmann mixBill BattlePICTURERepainted, CLB rack and braze-ons added. Original paint unknown.
1970E7009P13-9ST 61cm ctt
TT 59cm ctc
All-chromeCampagnolo Nuovo Record/Weinmann 999Emil Hoogendoorn
(6/6/2012+)

Formerly:
Kurt Kaminer
(5/2007-6/6/2012)

PICTUREP13-9, standard frame according to Provenance Report. Sold by Magnano Cycle in Florida.
1970K7007P13-9UNKSilver MistCampagnolo NRJohn HardtPICTURE SOONSilver mist/red pinstripe & lettering, all Campagnolo NR. All components original & restored except chain, tires, cables & bar tape.
1970K7010P15-923'ChromeCampagnolo/WeinmannToby BellPICTURECampagnolo, Cinelli, Weinmann, Brooks
1970K7011P15-962cmChromed

(Originally Kool Lemon)

CampagnoloDennis NappierPICTUREPurchased as a bare metal frame & matching serial number fork only. Original color Kool Lemon, based upon factory overspray on fork tube.I figured out which model it was and began a five year parts gathering. I had the frame chromed because I always wanted a chrome Paramount.

Upgrades: Phil Wood Hubs, Narrow spaced 6 cog freewheel, and early 80's Campy Rally Rear Deraileur.

1970K7042P15-9UNKKool LemonAssorted Campagnolo/Suntour mixJoshua EvansPICTUREMostly Campy NR, but with Suntour barcons and a VGT-Luxe RD, and Gran Sport FD Weinmann center-pulls. CR-18 rims soon to be added.
1970L7024P13-9ST 21'All-chromeAssorted mix, not originalDavid TruettNONEBuilt as tourist. Non original drive train. Have most correct parts set aside.
1971C7142P13-9ST 24' CTCFlamboyant RedCampagnolo NRBob MerrilPICTUREWon on ebay as a frameset in January 2011. Built up from existing parts for comfort and long rides in a mountainous area. A pleasure to spend the day with!
1971F7120P13-9ST ?'Sierra BrownCampagnolo/WeinmannNick RothPICTURENone
1971F7161P15-9ST 23'Flamboyant RedN/AJohn SparacioNO PICTURENone
1971F7180P13-9ST 25'All-chromeMixRob MarkwardtPICTUREAll components replaced except headset. New components include: TA triple, Shimano Crane derailleur, Suntour barcons, Phil BB and hubs, Nitto bar and stem, and B17. Great riding bike.
1971H7106P13-9ST 21' cttKool Lemon w/red lining + decalsCampagnolo 53/42 crank, Centaur RD, Dura-Ace FD, Huret DT shifters, Mafac brakesStan CooperPICTUREEquipped with tubular rims and tires.
1971H7114P15-9ST 24'All-chromeCampagnolo NR + Campag NR brake conversionMichael LarmerPICTUREThis is stamped H 71 14, even though the guy who sold it to me thought it was a '73. He worked at the time in a local bike shop and the original owner .......traded it in on something else! The kid I bought it from said he'd had it for several years but never rode it. I guess it is kind of a parade bike. :)

It appears to my unpracticed eye to be pretty much as sold, with the usual exceptions of tires, tape, possibly chain, etc.

1971H7184P13-9ST 24'All-chromeCampag NR/Dia-Compe mixChris ConwayPICTURENon-original brakeset + tubular wheelset. C-Record seatpost.
1971J7119P13-9UNKSunset OrangeCampagnolo Nuovo RecordBob Young

Formerly:
'Stoney'

PICTUREI am the second owner. I bought it in the summer of 1973 from 'Stoney', a fellow racer on the Las Vegas Schwinn race team.

In 1971, Stoney purchased a 'full Campy' Raleigh Pro from LVS. On the maiden ride home, a car ran a stop sign and he center-punched it, bending the top and down tubes. The following week he ordered the P13 Paramount frameset you see here. Upon delivery, he transferred all the Raleigh Pro hardware to the Paramount frame, including the Brooks Pro saddle. The front wheel had to be rebuilt and this was done using a Weineman wood-core sew-up compatible rim.

After assembling the bike, he rode it once, on a century, in the Las Vegas/Lake Mead area. The following weekend, racing his Paramount tandem, he felt he was beaten by a team that cheated (by holding on to a vehicle) and he quit racing altogether. Nor did he ever ride the P13 again, hanging it up-side down, from his garage rafters.

And that's how I found it.

The only change made to this bike...made shortly after buying it...was re-lacing the wheels with Martano rims (still sew-up), 3x tie & solder lacing in the rear and radial in the front. Otherwise this bike is completely original (well, except for the orange highlighting and the seat cluster pin-striping.

I have often said she's my most prized possession and I will never part with her.

1971J7157P13-9ST 23'Flamboyant RedCampagnolo Nuovo RecordMichael LarmerPICTUREThis is J7157; apparently not all original, but nonetheless relatively accurate. Brakes, levers and hoods are newer. It is a 23' frame.
1971K7159P14UNKRepainted tealN/ACurrent owner UNK

Formerly:
'Oldsteelmachine' a.k.a. 'caleb8381' (eBay)

PICTUREWrecked frame with wrinkles under down and top tubes behind head lugs. Repainted by seller w/non-original paint color and decals.
1971L7171P13-9ST 24'All-chromeCampagnolo NRDavid TruettNONEOriginal drive train. Campy brakes and barcons.
1971M71164P13-9NAFlamboyant RedCampagnolo/WeinmannMichael FlatleyPICTUREThis is a 71' P-10. The story is the original owner lived in Chicago and ordered the bike factory direct (he had a connection). He commuted on the bike for 15-20 years. I am not sure how it got to Washington, I think the second owner brought it out. He rode it as a novelty. SS# is M71164I am toying with the idea of sending this one to Waterford, but for now it is a nice rider in our crappy weather. It is the most well used in my collection but rides like a dream.
1972B7238P15-955cmAll-chromeCampagnolo/WeinmannMichael FlatleyPICTUREI have only had it ten days. It needs some work to make it rideable.
1972B72181P15-9UNKAll-chromeCampagnolo Nuovo RecordMack CyclePICTURENFS. Fitted with non-original Nuovo Record brakeset and other modifications.
1972C72157

BB #P631

P13-9ST 59.5cm ctc
TT 58.5cm ctc
All-chromeCampagnolo NRJohn Haboush
(8/2012+)

Formerly:
Robert Troy

PICTUREI bought it from the son of the second owner, who said that the original owner owned a bike shop in Milwaukee. Second owner bought it in the early 80s, and had 700c Weinmann concave rims laced to the NR hubs. Brakes, and all other parts, are NR. Bar and stem are original Cinelli.
1972C72158

BB #P632

P13-9ST 61.5cm ctt
TT 58cm ctc
All-chromeCampagnolo NRKip Schoenborn (12/2012+)

Formerly:
Kurt Kaminer
(08/22/2009-12/2012)

William Green Jr.
(June 2007 - 08/22/2009)

William Green Sr.
(1972 - May 2007)

PICTURE95% original. Appears to be standard production geometry.

Originally purchased by William Green Sr. from unknown shop in West Palm Beach, FL; order originally placed through Mack Cyclery, Miami, Florida. ALL owners listed.

1972F72114P15-9ST 24'All-chromeCampagnolo Nuovo Record/WeinmannDavid Wallace
(June 2011+)

Formerly:
Lou Potash
(4/7/1972 - June 2011)

PICTUREThis is identical to the bicycle I could not afford when I graduated from Purdue University in 1972 and purchased my first serious bicycle...the best I could afford in 1972 was the Schwinn LeTour at $ 199...which served me very well for nearly 40 years. A former co-worker of mine at RK&K (he is now 89) listed this bike for sale 9 weeks ago...at the same price he spent for it on April 7th, 1972.

I have since had the bicycle fully restored by 'Chandler' at Race Pace Bicycles on Key Highway, in Baltimore MD...attached is a photo for your records (please crop as you see fit). Chandler used 'new original stock' (nos) equipment to the maximum extent possible in this restoration.

1972H72118P13-9ST 59cm ctcAll-chromeCampagnolo Nuovo Record, Cinelli, Brooks, Nisi 700C wheelset'BlankCrows' at Bikeforums.netPICTURENon-custom frame. Originally sold by Sutter Cyclery in Yuba City, CA. Formerly a wreck wearing Varsity wheels. Rebuilt and wears a new decal set. Photo shows bike in front of former Sutter Cyclery location.
1972H72152P13-923'Opaque GreenCampagnolo NRKen HartPICTUREFrom provenance report: 'P13 Deluxe Road frameset...sold to Mulrooney, Inc., a southern California chain of Schwinn dealers. It was built in August 1972 and shipped August 18th. We found...no custom geometry for this frame.'
1972H72184P15-9?All-chromeCampagnolo/WeinmannLawrence DevereuxPICTUREMy bike currently, bought from the original owner, who got it from Severson's Bike Shop. All chrome P15-9, have the provenance report.
1972H72266P13-9ST 24'All-chromeCampagnolo NRMarc ZisookPICTURE'It has new decals from Waterford installed recently by George Garner Schwinn in Northbrook, IL. I also had them install the correct Schwinn black cloth handlebar tape, the Brooks seat, the Campy brake hoods and the Campy handle bar caps. The chrome is in excellent conditon.'
1972J7264P13-9ST 25'Kool LemonCampagnolo NR/Weinmann 999Mark Parker

Formerly:
Lynn Travers

PICTUREPAT 72 on RD, no date on the crankset. Cinelli old logo stem and Giro d'Italia bars. Weinmann lever have had the turkey wings removed. Flat skewer on the front wheel, bolt on replacement wheel on the rear.
1972J7294P13-922'ChromeCampagnolo Nuovo RecordBarton FrankelPICTURE
1972J72143P15-924'Kool OrangeCampagnolo / WeinmannJim Snell

Formerly:
Bill Mullin

PICTUREThe two matching 1972 P-15s (J72143 and J72184) were bought by me in September of 1995 from the original owner. I have an excellent document trail on these two bikes. The smaller one (J72184) was for his wife and she rode it one time. It is new.

My Kool Orange 1972 (J72143) is my pride and joy. I paid the asking price of $250.00 for everything. It included the tool bags and tools, some extra very rare OEM Campy service tools, the matching pair of two Schwinn hard-bound service manuals. Also every piece of documentation and a letter signed by Ignaz Schwinn III.

1972J72184P15-922'Kool OrangeCampagnolo / WeinmannJim Snell

Formerly:
Bill Mullin

PICTUREThe two matching 1972 P-15s (J72143 and J72184) were bought by me in September of 1995 from the original owner. I have an excellent document trail on these two bikes. The smaller one (J72184) was for his wife and she rode it one time. It is new.

I paid the asking price of $250.00 for everything. It included the tool bags and tools, some extra very rare OEM Campy service tools, the matching pair of two Schwinn hard-bound service manuals. Also every piece of documentation and a letter signed by Ignaz Schwinn III.

1972K7210P13-9ST 25'Flamboyant RedCampagnolo NRJohn BlanchardPICTUREPurchased on eBay.
1972K7226P13-9ST 23'Kool YellowNAMark Alan AndersonPICTUREHistory: Tough to say. I traded for this about a month ago from a fellow in St. Louis. He, in turn, purchased it from someone here in Kansas City a couple of months earlier.Additional Notes: I am confident in my belief that this is probably the original HS and BB, both of which seem to function just fine. Cosmetically, the chrome of the HS is in pretty bad condition. Much of the chrome on the frame lugs is in average condition also and there are many scratches and missing patches of paint on the frame - enough so that I am contemplating a re-spray, something I very seldom do. The craftsmanship of the lugwork is fairly crude in places and not up to the standards I've seen in most other Paramounts - filing and thinning seems pretty journeyman, if you ask me.
1972K72313P15-9UNKBurgundyCampagnolo/WeinmannAris GerakisPICTURE
1972K72331P13-9UNKUNKUNKJohn ProchFormerly:
Kurt Kaminer
PICTUREFORK ONLY - Purchased on eBay. Appears to be for 61/2cm frame. First three threads buggered a bit - needs to be threaded down slightly.
1972K72335P15-924'All-chromeCampagnolo NR / Weinmann 999Nick Ozerov

Formerly:Bill Kloos

PICTURE
1972L7266P15-9ST 24'All-chromeCampagnolo Nuovo Record / RallyDavid LairdPICTUREI bought the bike so I could ride it, so I'm updating it to make it more suitable for me (new 700C wheels, Weinmann centerpulls to provide longer reach for the 700C wheels, Stronglight 99 crank to allow for smaller inner chainring, etc.). I'm saving the original wheels, and all parts (except cables, etc.) which were originally installed on the bike in case I want to restore it to a museum piece. The photos show the bike as it came originally plus bags, rack, etc.
1972L7290P13-9ST 21'Flamboyant RedCampagnolo, Cinelli, Unica-Nitor, Weinmann 999Pete RutledgePICTUREPurchased on eBay. Refinished by owner.
1972L72202P13-9ST 24'Repainted burgundy metallic, original unk.N/ALast known owner, David Truett; sold on eBay.
Resold on eBay once again following previous sale.
NONEBought as bare frame on ebay, sold as bare frame on ebay. Refinished, original color unknown. Had added braze ons and bottle mounts.
1972L72294P13-9ST 25'All-chromeCampagnolo / WeinmannPresent owner UNK

Formerly:
Richards-Outpost.com (2005-2012)
J. Jasunas (1973-2005)

PICTUREOriginal NR components, Cinelli, and Weinmann brakes, and mavic tubular rims. Purchased by me from original owner J. Jasunas who purchased it from Lake Shore Cycle Shop, Chicago Il. Purchased Sept, 1973, I have the original receipt. I purchased it 2005. It now has Mavic open sport 700c rims and DT Swiss spokes.
1972L72309P13-9ST 23'Flamboyant Red
w/custom pinstriping added
Campagnolo NR when builtPaul HarwoodPICTURE #1
PICTURE #2
PICTURE #3
1950's-style pinstriping added to entire frameset. Previously built with full Campagnolo NR.
1972L72325P13-9ST 62cm ctc
TT 59.5cm ctc
Opaque BlueCampagnolo NR, Weinmann center-pull brakesReid FisherPICTUREAppears to be mostly original with exception to saddle, tires, and some other small fittings. Weinmann brakes, complete with suicide levers - odd for a post-'71 P13-9, but present nevertheless.
1972L72358P15-9ST 25'All-chromeAssorted mix, not originalDavid TruettNONENon original drive train, built from bare frame. Have correct parts set aside.
1972M72185P13-922'Sunset OrangeCampagnolo Nuovo RecordBarton FrankelPICTURE
1972M72199P15-964cmAll-chromeCampagnolo NR, Weinmann center-pull brakesAlan LloydPICTUREAnonymously donated to the bike co-op, www.WorkingBikes.org, I volunteer at earlier this year. Appears to be complete except for the wheels, the co-op already had a period-correct set we have installed - at present with a 6-speed rear cassette and cheap/generic tyres. I've put a new set of Waterford-sourced decals on the frame.
1972M72274P15-9ST 61cm ctt
TT 59cm ctc
All-chromeCampagnolo NR, Weinmann center-pull brakesStan CooperPICTUREOriginal except for 700c clincher rims, Berthoud stainless fenders and Campagnolo Record long cage RD.
1973A7340P13-922'Sierra BrownCampagnolo/WeinmannGary DavisPICTUREIt has campy strada cranks record hubs. Giro d'taila bars. Suntour bar end shifters an Weinman brakes and rims. And the wierd thing is the campy rally rear der. I will send more pics.
1973B7393P10-9UNKAll-chromeDura-Ace AX w/Superbe RDMack CyclePICTURENFS. Fitted with an eclectic build of Dura-Ace AX.
1973B73196P14ST 22'Kool LemonN/AJohn SparacioNO PICTURENone
1973B73274P15-9ST 24'Silver MistCampagnolo / Suntour Superbe / WeinmannStephen PoolPICTUREPeriod Campagnolo group and hubs. Nervex lugs. Cinelli handlebars. Superbe brakes. Suntour shifters. Weinmann rims. Need--seat post/saddle.
1973B73292P14ST 23'Opaque BlueCampagnolo Record Pista mixJohn V. ProveteroPICTURECampy Record Pista 151 bcd cranks, 165 length. It had a 44T Sugino chainwheel, changed to a campy 50t 1/8' chainwheel. Cinelli old shield alloy track drops, 38cm; Ambrosia 10cm stem, Campy 2bolt NR seatpost, Campy highflange track hubs, drilliumed (factory?), Mavic tubular rims, Campy bottom bracket and headset.
1973C73129P14ST 22'SilverCampagnolo Record PistaRyan DzielakPICTURE'All original w/Vittoria sew ups, Campy high flange track hubs and Campy pista crankset/pedals. Cinelli track stem and bars and supercorsa saddle. Even has the old faded cloth bar tape. Bought from orig owner!'
1973C73196P13ST 62cmBlackCampagnolo Record/Weinmann 999Jim Van Orsdol

Formerly:
Robert Allen

PICTURE'I believe the bike to be original in all aspects. I hope that the purists will excuse my temporary replacement of Cinelli drop bars and Campy brake levers while I ease the pressure of a neck injury.'
1973D7341P10-924'SilverCampagnolo Nuovo RecordJim SnellPICTUREMy 1973 P-13 was acquired at a garage sale on Navaho Drive in West Lafayette Indiana in the summer of 1998 for the huge sum of $350.00. It was leaning against a tree in the front yard. I could hardly control myself when asking if the bike was for sale.. The guy said; 'Do you know what that is? I replied that I knew it was a Schwinn racing bike. He said he had purchased it new and only rode it a few times. He said it would take 'some serious money' to buy it. I asked him how much and he said '$350.00 not negotiable' I flipped out the cash and loaded in into my van before he got the chance to change his mind. The same year ebay really took off. My last great 'pre-ebay' yard sale find! But I forgot to get his name and I don't remember the name of the shop he said he bought the bike from. I do remember he said he ordered it and waited a long time for it. He told me he paid $350.00 new and that was his justification for his asking price of same.

The silver 1973 has became my favorite rider and I put 1000 miles on it in the summer/fall of 2011. Going to slack off of it next summer and ride my vintage all Campy Cannondale. (I really like these Paramounts but they are so pristine originals I feel guilty riding them and also would be very sad if I scratched, crashed, or had one stolen from me... So, am kind of between a rock and a hard place..

1973D73234P15-9ST 25'Opaque BlueCampagnolo NR/Weinmann 999David TruettNONEOriginal drive train. Schwinn Approved barcons, Weinmann brakes. Original paint.
1973D73335P13-9ST 54cmSilver MistCampagnolo NR/Weinmann 999W. VinciguerraPICTUREAs found hanging in a garage. All original except tires.
1973E73269P13-9ST 24'Sunset OrangeCampagnolo NR/Weinmann 999Mark WinkelmanPICTUREOriginal low-mile survivor with original paint (complete bike), purchased from the second owner, all original Campagnolo components.
1973F73217P1023'Refinished black; was all-chromeCampagnolo Nuovo RecordJim NusbaumPICTUREThis '73 Paramount started life as an all chrome bike but evidently the chrome was in very bad shape as the previous owner had it powder coated all black except for the rear dropouts and head tube lugs. The fork is unfortunately not original but is a Bianchi fork with chrome dropouts. I am on the lookout for an appropriately sized fork with the Nervex crown. See more of this bike at cicloclassico.com.

See below for F73217's fork entry

1973F73217P1023'All-chrome (damaged finish)N/AKurt KaminerPICTUREFork only - see P12 #F54.

Purchased from CR member for frame #F54. All-chrome finish, which shows signs of a bad polish job with abrasives; likely the explanation for F73217's black repaint (see above).

1973G7303P60ST 51cm ctc
VTT 55cm ctc
BlackCampagnolo NR/LeTour GT300 RD/Weinmann 999eBay: SnygglaPICTUREOriginal paint, eyelets for fenders.
1973G7360P15-9ST 54cmSunset OrangeCampagnolo NR/Weinmann 999W. VinciguerraPICTUREHas original components.
1973H73344P13-9ST 60cm ctc
TT 58cm ctc
Sunset Orange (refinished)

Previously:
Opaque Blue (refinished)

Original color unknown, presumed Opaque Blue

Campagnolo Nuovo RecordGlenn Camus

Formerly:
Sky Bower, Velo Cult Bicycles (sold on eBay)

PICTURE #1Repainted - presumably by Schwinn - between 1975/6 and 1979. Unusual right-to-center-to-left braze-ons added under top tube for rear brake cable. Odd yellowing over finish.

From Glenn: I am only lacking a few items to have a 'rolling chassis.' Looking for a set of era correct Weinman wood filled tubular rims, but may settle for some Mavic or Fiamme clinchers instead. Almost ready for paint and decals. I plan on riding this bike on Sundays.

1973H73389P13-9ST 25'BlackCampagnolo NReBay: BrecktexPICTUREPurchased from original owner in 1999. Original components.
1973J73256P14UNKWhiteCampagnolo Record PistaBarton FrankelPICTUREMy white paramount track bike from Jackie Sims; I need to get him to sign the top tube.
1973K7321P13-924'Originally Opaque Blue

Repainted teal

Currently stripped

N/AMichael Gimenez
(6/2012+)

Formerly:
Brian Campbell
(5/2012-6/2012)

Kurt Kaminer
(10/2011-5/2012)

Rusty Nicovich
(?-10/2011)

PICTURE
1973K7365P13-924'Kool YellowCampagnolo NRNick Ozerov

Formerly:Charles C. (eBay)

PICTURE
1973L7301P14ST 51cm ctt
TT 53cm ctc
Sunset OrangeCampagnolo Record Pista + mixeBay seller HarryschwartzmanPICTURECurious seat tube mast with seperated rings and Olympic rings. Has original paint and decals. Original Schwinn rim at rear, Fiamme at front.
1973L73117P13-9UNKRepainted at least twice.
Most recent, orange; prior, black.
N/AeBay seller Oldsteelmachine a.k.a. caleb8381PICTURE
PICTURE
FORK ONLY - presently mounted to L73611, frame specs and whereabouts unknown. See L73611's entry.
1973L73239P65-9UNKOpaque BlueCampagnolo NR/Le Tour RDChris ArochaPICTUREPurchased in a state of prolonged neglect via a classified ad. Rear rim is a Schwinn S-6 that was restrung to the original hub, and the controls were replaced with steel bars, stem, & shifters, presumably early in the bike's lifetime.

EDITOR'S NOTE:
Currently, the only P60/P65 ladies' frame Paramount known to exist with a factory curved top tube.

1973L73254P60-9UNKWhiteCampagnolo Record / Weinmann 999Formerly:
Kevin Kruger
PICTUREI sold this bike earlier this year (2011) on eBay. 1973 P60 with serial #73254. It was dealer-modified upon original purchase with upright bars/stem/saddle borrowed from a Schwinn Suburban. From what I was told, this is the first year that the ladies frame was reintroduced after being previously discontinued. I possibly could have originally sold this bike as I worked at the shop it was sold at in my early teens.
1973L73611P13-9ST 62cm CTTRepainted at least twice.
Most recent, orange; prior, black.
N/ANick Ozerov

Formerly:eBay seller Oldsteelmachine a.k.a. caleb8381

PICTUREHighly modified P13 w/fork from P13-9 L73117. Modified with short drops, new rear triangle with fastback seat cluster, rear eyelets only, plus other extensive modifications. Originally sold on eBay (with modifications) in poor condition w/black finish. Refinished to orange by eBay seller caleb8381/oldsteelmachine, purchased by Nick Ozerov.
1974A74149P10-9ST 23'Sierra BrownCampagnolo NRRoger HenningPICTUREI am the second owner of this bike and bought it from the man who ordered itnew. He has since passed on. It has a Campy brake option and price new was$495 + $30 for the brakes or $525 for the bike new. -Roger
1974A74150P15-9ST 24'BlackOriginally Campagnolo/WeinmannMark WinkelmanPICTUREOriginal low-mile survivor with original paint (complete bike), purchased from the original owner, all original Campagnolo components. Campy brakes and the Rally rear derailleur were added. (Original stuff in a plastic bag).
1974B7425P13-9NAAll-chromeCampagnolo NRMichael FlatleyPICTUREThis is a 74' P-13 I purchased in Portland Oregon. I am the Third owner. The first owner dropped all the Campy and replaced it with Dura Ace. The second owner took it back to what he believe to be 100% original.
1974D7422P10-921'WhiteCampagnolo/WeinmannBrian McCallNO PICTUREOrder # 82853 Sold to: Bushy's Bike Shop.

I do have a provenance report from Waterford.

When I purchased this bike it was equipped with Weinmann centerpull brakes, Campagnolo deraileurs, seatpost, headset,and hubs. It was equipped with tubular tires and regina freewheel and chain. I believe all these things are original to the bike.

1974D74155P13-924'SilverCampagnolo Nuovo RecordCharles KriegerNO PICTUREI have two sets of wheels, hubs and clusters. One set is for sewups/tubulars the other is for clinchers. Paint (Silver) is in very good condition, some damage to the decals on the down tube. I have the original Cinelli tire pump, a set of spare parts, some of the campy tools. I purchased the bike from a neighbor that owned a Schwinn Shop in Southern California (Redondo Beach if I recall correctly). He rode it for a few months and felt the frame was too big for him, so since I am 6’2” I tried it out and bought it in late 1974.
1974E74218P13-922'WhiteCampagnolo Nuovo RecordBarton FrankelPICTURE
1974E74264P13-9ST 22'ChestnutN/AJohn SparacioNO PICTURENone
1974E74321P14-9ST 22'Dark Metallic Red
(repainted)
Campagnolo Record PistaJack StanleyPICTUREI bought this bike used in Raleigh, NC, in 1984 or '85. The seat tube top is about 22' from crank center. It was sold as a 1977, but I believe the serial number indicates it's a 1974. I added the {Weinmann} front brake (the fork was already drilled for it) and replaced the original rims with Campagnolo Victory Crono rims. The hubs and crankset are Campagnolo Pista, The pedals {road}, seatpost and headset are Campagnolo Record. The bars are Cinelli. The stem is alloy, not steel, and I can see 'MMEmadeinItaly' stamped on it, but no maker mark as far as I can tell. So, this bike is essentially 'All Campy' although not strictly vintage. The bike, although a track bike, is an amazingly smooth ride.
1974F74136P14UNKWhiteCampagnolo Record PistaJim RuggieriPICTUREAll white with chrome rear stays and fork legs. Purchased from original owner in August of '08. 95% original, Campy SL pedals, Cinelli track bars with Cinelli stem. OEM drilled fork, Fiamme red label rims.
1974G74127P14ST 21'Opaque RedN/AJohn SparacioNO PICTURENone
1974K7413P1462cmOpaque Red
(original color, refinished)
Campagnolo mixJimmy MartincakPICTUREPurchased in 2012, refinished to original Opaque Red with clearcoat.
1974L7403P60ST 19'WhiteCampagnolo NR/Weinmann 999eBay: WheelsbikeincPICTUREOriginal paint.
1975D7563P15-9ST 52cmBlackCampagnolo NR/Weinmann 999W. VinciguerraPICTUREOriginal components, repaint.
1975F7538P13-9?White

Repainted white pearl

Nuovo RecordR. BaisaPRE–REPAINTDecals backdated to pre-1975 set.
1975K7536P14ST 55cm (ctc)
TT 56 (ctc)
Opaque RedCampagnolo Nuovo Record PistaJack GabusPICTUREIt was purchased from a messenger in Portland so you can imagine the patina is something else. Debating whether to restore or not.
1975K7557P14ST 21'Flamboyant RedCampagnolo, Cinelli, UnicanitorPete RutledgePICTUREPurchased near Trexlertown, PA. Refinished by owner. Spokes tied & soldered.
1975L7502P10-9 (?)ST 23'BlackCampagnolo + Shimano sidepulls, w/triplizer & Rally RDeBay: 'markmwqpd11'PICTUREPresumably a P10-9.

'This was my fathers bicycle that he bought brand new and loved to ride. He as not ridden it since the 1980's and he is no longer around. I don't know if the bike has the original components on it, or if my father upgraded them. He was very much into biking in the 1970's. Bike has been hanging in the garage.'

1976E7606P10-9UNK
ChestnutCampagnoloMichael AndersonNO PICTUREIt ihas Chestnut color original paint and is in very good condition. All the Campagnolo components are also original to this bicycle. The frame is 52cm and has a Brooks B72 black saddle.
1976H7644P14UNK
Silver MistCampagnolo Record PistaMack CyclePICTURENFS. Occasionally on display for special events. Drilled, high-flange Record hubs.
1976L7611P14ST 19-1/4' ctt
Originally Silver MistCampagnolo Record PistaMike de EstradaPICTURERepainted, originally silver, Campagnolo Record Pista Gruppo with 151 BCD cranks, changed Cinelli steel track bars and stem with aluminum, pedals are Shimano Dura Ace Look, Turbo saddle (originally Unicanitor), American Classic seatpost. Original and only owner, raced it for 30 years and now still ride it casually (currently race a Bianchi Pista Concept).
1977E7747P10-9ST 23'BlackN/AJohn SparacioNO PICTURENone
1978C7809P13-9ST 24'
BlackCampagnolo NRJohn BlanchardPICTURECL purchase from original owner. RD and cranks dated 1974, one dent in top tube. Drilled, high-flange Record hubs.
1978E7824P13-9ST 23'
Campus GreenCampagnolo Nuovo RecordMichael Flatley

Formerly:Dane Rowton

PICTUREThis bike was bought from the original owner December 2011. Campus Green was not one of the 11 standard color options for a 1978 Paramount P13. The original owner installed Campagnolo Gran Sport components. All of the components have been changed to Campagnolo Nuovo Record. The wheels are 700C Campagnolo Strada with high flange Campagnolo Nuovo Record hubs and double butted spokes.

According to the provenance report dated April 30, 2012, it was ordered as a Campus Green 23” frameset. Serial No. E7824 was built and shipped in May 1978 to Jerry’s Schwinn Cyclery in Coon Rapids, MN.

1978F7707P14ST 24'
BlackN/ABill GilloolyPICTUREPurchased from Kopp's Cycle in Princeton NJ by a college student road racer with an interest in racing track. Unfortunately college graduation, a career and family got in the way and the bike was probably ridden less than 10 times at Trexlertown Veledrome.

Originally it came with a full Campy pista gruppo, headset, seatpost (26.8mm), cranks (165mm), chainring (46t), bottom-bracket, pedals (chrome-steel), high-flange hubs (with Schwinn counterdrilling) and cog (14t). Oddly enough, it came with a Campy Strada (road) headset. It came with a Cinelli steel pista bars and stem and a Unicanitor saddle. It came with a Schwinn seatpost clamp bolt, not a Campy. The bike also had a spare 50t Campy pista chainring and a 16t Campy track cog. I lost track of what the original rims were, I think they had lost their decals anyway.

The bike was parted out during the summer of 2012 with the frame being purchased by a rider in Brooklyn, NY.

1978G7811P13-9ST 24'
BlackEarly Campagnolo SRJames M. HoudaPICTUREBought new while working for Schwinn, all reciepts.
1979F7913P15-9N/A
Strawberry RedCampagnolo NRMichael FlatleyPICTUREBought locally in Tacoma Washington. Said to have been sold to a local prominent family that bought Paramounts for all their kids. This belonged to a girl (tall) and appears to be hardly ridden, all original (except maybe tires) and I am the 3rd owner having bought it from a friend of that family member.
1981-1984 Waterford Standard/Custom/Elite PDG Paramounts:
Model yearSerial #ModelTubingFrame sizeColor/finishComponentsOwner(s)PictureAdditional Notes
1982T5B8210Elite RoadReynolds 531ST 22' ctt
Dark Blue MetallicCampagnolo NR derailers/Weinmann sidepull brakesetChris ConwayPICTURECinelli handlebars, Weinmann brakes, Avocet saddle.
1983F8337StandardColumbus SLST 60cm
TT 57cm
Black MetallicShimano 105Bob MerrillPICTURENR headset & seatpost, 9 speed Campagnolo Mirage crankset, Centaur RD & calipers, Phil Wood hubs, Shimano Sora FD & Brifters, Nitto Bar & Stem. Finished with rainbow decal set used only in '83-84.
1984F8471StandardColumbus SLST 58cm ctc
TT 56cm ctc
Blue MetallicSuntour mixMichael Larmer

Formerly:
Joe Englert

PICTUREMix of Suntour Superbe Pro with Shimano brake levers and Suntour XC derailers.
1984I8496 600 DUNKColumbus SP or SL (has incorrect SLX decal)ST 24'RedN/APatrick MurphyPICTUREStronglight A9 headset, red finish possibly a repaint.
1985+ Waterford PDG Paramounts:
Model yearSerial #TubingFrame sizeColor/finishComponentsOwner(s)PictureAdditional Notes
1988600DWK 88079Columbus SL (SLX?)?LilacSuntour Superbe (Fixed conversion)Matt PendergastPICTUREPurchased used in 1998 the bike was originally equipped with a Suntour Superbe group. Currently it is set up as a fixed gear for commuting and long distance road riding. The only original parts still used on the bike are the crankset, seatpost, and brake levers.
198960EMWJ 89192Columbus SL (SLX?)59cm CTCEmerald Black

(Waterford repaint)

Campagnolo AthenaMark AndersonPICTUREThis is an excellent rider - one of my favorites: it gets in plenty of miles on a regular basis. The frame sticker says it is SLX, but I recall reading in the literature that 60cm and above got SL tubing... sooooo... who knows? Wrong decal after the repaint? Possibly. All I know is that it rides very well in a cross wind. The 80mm stem is really too short for me and this bike size. It's pretty, and it's the one that was installed when the bike came to me, but I am actively looking for a 100 or 110 to replace it. Overall condition of the bike is excellent. There is some very slight distress to the top tube decal and there were two tiny chips in the paint which I have since touched up with the paint Waterford sent to me.
1991610EMW M91133True Temper OS61cmRed/WhiteCampagnolo AthenaMichael WebsterPICTUREThis is and has been for 21 years my old friend. Almost all of the componentry is late 90s era Shimano Ultegra. I recently laced new new rims onto the wheels (HED. Belgium). After all this time I also plan to have the frame repainted this winter, but I'm still deciding on the color, so I'll need to get a new decal set.
60th Anniversary Paramounts:Number

1998-2000 - Match Cycle, all Reynolds 853:

YearSerial #Frame sizeColor/finishComponentsOwner(s)PictureAdditional Notes
1998(?)00307ST 54cm ctcSilverHuret/Campagnolo/Simplex/Mafac'Chris_in_Miami' (Bikeforums.net user)

Formerly:
Kurt Kaminer

Will Vietti

PICTUREWork in progress. Missing original fork; built with Prolouge aluminum 700C fork. Component group is not original.
19990055158cmSilver (repainted)MixJoseph TynanNONEI'm the 2nd owner, I purchased it from the original owner, who had raced it up through 2004. I purchased it in 2009. The original fork was damaged in a race, and was rebuilt by Curt Goodrich (one of the original framebuilders of match) in 2003. Custom silver paint job by Acme Pain, with white headtubet. I got it as a frameset + original 7410 crankset.

Stats: 58cm size, Original DA headset & original crank. Original 7700 DA brakes.

Upgrades: DA 7800 RD, DA 7800 FD, DA 7800 brifters, custom built wheelset (H+son with White Industries hubs).

70th Anniversary Paramounts:

2009 - Waterford, all Reynolds 953:

Schwinn paramount serial number database
YearSerial #Frame sizeForkColor/finishComponentsOwner(s)PictureOrder/BuildAdditional Notes
1981-1983 Superiors:
Model yearSerial #Frame sizeColor/finishComponentsOwner(s)PictureAdditional Notes
1982Frame: 15022

Headbadge: 0812

???Jay BlankenbillerNO PICTUREN/A
1982Frame: 2051221'Pearl OrangeCampagnolo Nuovo Gran SportDavid Edmonds

Brad Sasher

PICTUREPurchased as a bare frame/fork. It will be repainted/ and re-decaled by spring. I've been collecting NOS to excellent condition GS components for it's rebuild. When compete I hope to make it look as much as possible like it did the day it was purchased, then it will be my daily rider.
1982Frame: 20609

Headbadge: 1232

ST 60cm ctt
TT 56cm ctc
Pearl OrangeCampagnolo Super Record/New Gran Compe 450Victor Bale

Formerly:
Kurt Kaminer

Brad Sasher

PICTUREComponent groupset is not original.
1982Frame: 20620

Headbadge: 1372

ST 60cm ctt
TT 56cm ctc
Pearl OrangeCampagnolo Nuovo Gran SportKelly NortonPICTUREOriginal Campagnolo groupset w/replacement Nuovo Record RD. Missing original 'Superior' top-tube decal ('Campagnolo Equipped' sticker added post-factory).
1982Frame: 21057

Headbadge: Replaced

ST 60cm ctt
TT 56cm ctc
Winesap
(repainted)
Simplex / CLB2 french mixKurt KaminerPICTUREFaux French build with mainly French and a smattering of Italian components. Frame has reminants of Waterford-era Paramount decal on seat tube, but the decal does not appear to be genuine. Supposedly repainted in a 1980's Porsche color called 'Winesap.'
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The Registry is open to all American-made, steel Paramounts made after 1958, plus 1981-1983 Superiors. For those looking for Tam Pham's registry of 1938-1958 Paramounts, see his site at Chained Revolution.

If you would like to be added to the list, please email us with your name and the serial number of your Paramount or Superior. Please make note if you have a Waterford Provenance Report for your Paramount:

The bicycles listed here are not for sale.

1959-1979
1981-1984 Waterford PDG Standard/Custom/Elite
1985+ Waterford PDG
1998-2000 Match 853
2009 70th Anniversary
1981-1983 Superior
1959-1979 Paramounts:

Schwinn Serial Number Database Guitar

Model yearSerial #ModelFrame sizeColor/finishComponentsOwner and ownership history
(w/purchase dates if available)
PictureAdditional Notes
1959B75P11ST 23'Black w/first-gen decalsCampagnolo Gran Sport/Weinmann 999'Prop Man'PICTUREEarly-'59 w/original first-gen decals. Original finish. Fitted with drop bars; currently being converted back to stock.
1960D19P1223'All-chrome w/red headtubeCampagnolo / Weinmann / StronglightKevin KrugerPICTURE #1
PICTURE #2
PICTURE #3
PICTURE #4
PICTURE #5
Mine has a quite unusual red painted headtube, and yes, it is definitely original to the bike. Richard [Schwinn] was surprised to see both a full chrome 1960 P12, plus he said the red painted headtube was very rare indeed.

Attached a few photos of how the bike looked upon purchase. How about that crazy old spiral cable casing wrap! Thank goodness for it as it preserved the original Weinmann gray casing. Had to have the saddle retopped as it was very dried out from lack of attention, resulting in a skirt split that basically left it unable to be ridden.

You won't believe how nice this bike looks now that it is cleaned up. Had very few miles of actual use as evidenced by lack of wear on components and bearing surfaces! Hub locknuts are dated 1959 as well as the cantle plate on the Brooks B17 Competition Standard cantle plate. Headset is standard equipment 'AS' stamped model (Campy Record was available as an option along with crankset and seatpost, but sure you already know that).

1960D91P1222'Black w/first-gen decalsNuovo Record/TA Pro 5 Vis/WeinmannL. SolaresPICTUREI sold a couple of bikes and this fell on my lap. 1960 Schwinn Paramount, serial # D91. It is on my size so this is a keeper.

I took it to Wastyn Cycles hoping Oscar would let me know if the bike had been made by them but he didn't think so. I did get a cool story of how the pinstriper (I forgot his name right now) would go to the local bar, get a couple of shots of whiskey and go back to the shop to draw this perfect lines.

The decals are original and in great condition. This might have been the last Paramount to leave the factory with those 'antique' decals. It was supposedly made for an engineer who used to collaborate with Schwinn. The pinstripes are very nice but very delicate. They have rubbed off in a couple of areas. I might have a hard time cleaning the bike and making the paint shine without damaging the pinstripes.

1961F52P12ST 23'Repainted silverFramesetSold on eBayNONESold on eBay. Fitted with a first-gen Paramount fork crown.
1961F54P12ST 59cm ctt
TT 56.5cm ctc
Radiant CoppertoneCampagnolo Gran Sport/Weinmann 999/Rigida AL-1320 rimsKurt KaminerPICTUREFitted with fork from 1973 Paramount F73217.
1961F71P12ST 24'All-chromeCampagnolo Gran Sport RD
Record FD
Weinmann 999 brakeset
John Blanchard

Formerly:'Bicycledreamer' (eBay)

PICTUREStatement from seller Bicycledreamer:

'When I purchased this bike most of the original group was gone or what was intact did not do the bike justice. One key part that was intact was the very rare, early domed Campagnolo headset. A couple years ago I came across a near mint - near NOS early '62 Paramount, but it was a very small frame and since this '61 chrome was more deserving the group made its way to this bike. The parts are all correct for a '61 save for the front derailleur and non-lipped second edition Campagnolo crankset.'

1961G78P12ST ?Black
(Refinished)
FrameVaAu (BikeForums.net member)

Formerly:
James Terburg

PICTURECampy dropouts, chromed stays and head tube lugs, Nervex lugs and BB shell.

Missing original 'G78' fork.

1962K59P1222'All-chromeCampagnolo/Weinmann/StronglightLawrence DevereuxPICTURENewly completed restoration on this 1962 P12. Purchased on Ebay. Serial # K59. While speaking with Richard Schwinn about its history and wondering about the chrome finish, apparently this one falls into an area where the records are missing.

In conversation with the Ebay seller, he mentioned that the previous owner said his father rode it through college in New Orleans.

Frame size is 22'. The components are the original Gran Sport/Weinmann/Stronglight pieces.

1964S48P14N/ABlack w/white pinstripesN/AN/APICTURE #1
PICTURE #2
Damaged frame with buckled top and down tubes. Repairable, but known to be in damaged state as of November 2011. Listed as reference for frame history.
1964U82P14ST 51cm ctc
TT 54cm ctc
Radiant Coppertone
(Originality unknown)
Campagnolo Record PistaBen ColePICTURERear hub dated 1959, front 1963. More here.
1965Z95P14UNKVioletCampagnolo Record Pista w/Super Record brakesetBarton FrankelPICTURE
1966E640P13-924'Terra CottaCampagnolo/TA/WeinmannScott Ryder

Formerly:
R. Deandra

PICTUREComponents: Nuovo Record & Rally RD, TA Pro 5 Vis crankset, Schwinn Approved Weinmann (?) centerpull calipers, Brooks Professional, Dugast tubulars and Berthoud stainless steel fenders.
1966F694P13-9ST 63cm
TT 60cm ctc
Radiant Coppertone
(Refinished)
Campagnolo/Sugino mix; fixed gearJimmy Martincak
(09/2011+)

Formerly:
Bob Merrill(2005-2011)

PICTUREBob's commentary: Converted to a triple, NR headset, crankset, hubs, FD, calipers & levers, 2nd Gen. Rally RD, Cinelli Bar & Stem. Repainted in 2005.
1966H634P13-9ST 59.9cm
TT 59.5cm ctc
Silver
(Refinished)
CampagnoloMark Alan AndersonPICTURESilver paint, apparently chromed lugs under the paint. I'm not certain why the missing stripes on the seat tube.
1968B802P13-9(?)UNKUNKUNKKurt KaminerPICTUREFORK ONLY. Repainted a light olive metallic green. Interested in whereabouts of frame. Email us at The Headbadge if you have information.
1969G926P13-9ST 65cmSierra BrownCampagnolo + WeinmannDavid BeanPICTUREPrugnat lugs/Campagnolo NR/Weinmann CP brakes, Cinelli steel stem. Bought and sold on Ebay, I rode it for about 5 years and could never decide what to do about the scratched up paint with too-cool-to-lose pinstriping. Originally sold by Lee's Cyclery, Ft. Collins, Colo.
1969K937?UNKRepainted black w/correct decalsCampagnolo NRJohn PritchardNONEHas all period correct Campy Nuevo Record: Hubs, Brakes, Front and Rear Der., Super Record crankset, original headset and bottom bracket. Frame re-paint in black with period correct decals.
1969M902P65-9UNKChromeCampagnolo NRMack CyclePICTURENFS. Ladies all-chrome Paramount, built in December 1969 - probably a 1970 model.
1969
(1978)
M906P13-9/P10-9UNKPearlescent OrangeCampagnolo NRMichael FlatleyPICTUREThis is reported to be a 78' P-10. The story is the first owner had a frame failure with his 78' Pearlescent Orange P-10 and was given this painted frame by the factory and assembled by his dealer.

Second owner put Phil Wood BB precision bearing spindle in. I plan to swap out a few group parts with better quality pieces of the same parts, Bar-con shifters and ride it. I will send more pics when I finish it.

SS # is M906 I am told the factory had a stockpile of frames they used for warranty swap outs thus the 69' SS #. I do believe the paint to be factory. Some of the pictures are from the second owner

1970A7033P13-9UNKRefinished - Kool LemonCampagnolo throughoutJohn TonerPICTUREI own a 1970 Paramount, sn A7033. I bought the frame and fork, sight unseen, on eBay from the vendor 'OldSteelMachines'. The frame has been beautifully re-painted in Kool Lemon as well as having been re-chromed. The frame appears to be in very good condition, but the vendor failed to properly prepare it after the re-chroming and re-painting. As a result, it was necessary to ream and face the head, ream the seat tube so the seat post would fit, chase the bottom bracket threads, and drill out the brake bolt holes in the fork and brake bridge. The bike has is full Campy except for Ale toe clips and Universal Super 68 brakes (I may replace them with the Super Recs that are on my Ciocc). The stem is Cinelli as are the Campeon Del Mondo bars. The saddle is a new Brooks Pro. All other hardware are either NOS or VGC vintage. Handlebar tape is vintage Tressostar in red.
1970B7036P13-922'All-chromeCampagnolo/WeinmannMichael MaherPICTUREI am offering to include my 1970 P-13 Paramount in the registry. Although I have owned it for awhile, it is scheduled to go up for sale on eBay. I wanted to offer it for inclusion while it is still in my ownership. For better or worse, it has never looked nicer than right now (at least since new).

It is #B7036, and is a chrome Prugnat-lugged P-13 model in Schwinn's 22' size. All components are either original or period-correct replacements (although some how it ended up with a 'no record' rear hub).

While under my ownership it has been cleaned, polished and any inappropriate parts have been replaced. It looks really nice, but it does have a fair amount of peppering to the chrome, especially on the seat tube.

1970C7020P15-9UNKRepainted goldAssorted Campagnolo/Weinmann mixBill BattlePICTURERepainted, CLB rack and braze-ons added. Original paint unknown.
1970E7009P13-9ST 61cm ctt
TT 59cm ctc
All-chromeCampagnolo Nuovo Record/Weinmann 999Emil Hoogendoorn
(6/6/2012+)

Formerly:
Kurt Kaminer
(5/2007-6/6/2012)

PICTUREP13-9, standard frame according to Provenance Report. Sold by Magnano Cycle in Florida.
1970K7007P13-9UNKSilver MistCampagnolo NRJohn HardtPICTURE SOONSilver mist/red pinstripe & lettering, all Campagnolo NR. All components original & restored except chain, tires, cables & bar tape.
1970K7010P15-923'ChromeCampagnolo/WeinmannToby BellPICTURECampagnolo, Cinelli, Weinmann, Brooks
1970K7011P15-962cmChromed

(Originally Kool Lemon)

CampagnoloDennis NappierPICTUREPurchased as a bare metal frame & matching serial number fork only. Original color Kool Lemon, based upon factory overspray on fork tube.I figured out which model it was and began a five year parts gathering. I had the frame chromed because I always wanted a chrome Paramount.

Upgrades: Phil Wood Hubs, Narrow spaced 6 cog freewheel, and early 80's Campy Rally Rear Deraileur.

1970K7042P15-9UNKKool LemonAssorted Campagnolo/Suntour mixJoshua EvansPICTUREMostly Campy NR, but with Suntour barcons and a VGT-Luxe RD, and Gran Sport FD Weinmann center-pulls. CR-18 rims soon to be added.
1970L7024P13-9ST 21'All-chromeAssorted mix, not originalDavid TruettNONEBuilt as tourist. Non original drive train. Have most correct parts set aside.
1971C7142P13-9ST 24' CTCFlamboyant RedCampagnolo NRBob MerrilPICTUREWon on ebay as a frameset in January 2011. Built up from existing parts for comfort and long rides in a mountainous area. A pleasure to spend the day with!
1971F7120P13-9ST ?'Sierra BrownCampagnolo/WeinmannNick RothPICTURENone
1971F7161P15-9ST 23'Flamboyant RedN/AJohn SparacioNO PICTURENone
1971F7180P13-9ST 25'All-chromeMixRob MarkwardtPICTUREAll components replaced except headset. New components include: TA triple, Shimano Crane derailleur, Suntour barcons, Phil BB and hubs, Nitto bar and stem, and B17. Great riding bike.
1971H7106P13-9ST 21' cttKool Lemon w/red lining + decalsCampagnolo 53/42 crank, Centaur RD, Dura-Ace FD, Huret DT shifters, Mafac brakesStan CooperPICTUREEquipped with tubular rims and tires.
1971H7114P15-9ST 24'All-chromeCampagnolo NR + Campag NR brake conversionMichael LarmerPICTUREThis is stamped H 71 14, even though the guy who sold it to me thought it was a '73. He worked at the time in a local bike shop and the original owner .......traded it in on something else! The kid I bought it from said he'd had it for several years but never rode it. I guess it is kind of a parade bike. :)

It appears to my unpracticed eye to be pretty much as sold, with the usual exceptions of tires, tape, possibly chain, etc.

1971H7184P13-9ST 24'All-chromeCampag NR/Dia-Compe mixChris ConwayPICTURENon-original brakeset + tubular wheelset. C-Record seatpost.
1971J7119P13-9UNKSunset OrangeCampagnolo Nuovo RecordBob Young

Formerly:
'Stoney'

PICTUREI am the second owner. I bought it in the summer of 1973 from 'Stoney', a fellow racer on the Las Vegas Schwinn race team.

In 1971, Stoney purchased a 'full Campy' Raleigh Pro from LVS. On the maiden ride home, a car ran a stop sign and he center-punched it, bending the top and down tubes. The following week he ordered the P13 Paramount frameset you see here. Upon delivery, he transferred all the Raleigh Pro hardware to the Paramount frame, including the Brooks Pro saddle. The front wheel had to be rebuilt and this was done using a Weineman wood-core sew-up compatible rim.

After assembling the bike, he rode it once, on a century, in the Las Vegas/Lake Mead area. The following weekend, racing his Paramount tandem, he felt he was beaten by a team that cheated (by holding on to a vehicle) and he quit racing altogether. Nor did he ever ride the P13 again, hanging it up-side down, from his garage rafters.

And that's how I found it.

The only change made to this bike...made shortly after buying it...was re-lacing the wheels with Martano rims (still sew-up), 3x tie & solder lacing in the rear and radial in the front. Otherwise this bike is completely original (well, except for the orange highlighting and the seat cluster pin-striping.

I have often said she's my most prized possession and I will never part with her.

1971J7157P13-9ST 23'Flamboyant RedCampagnolo Nuovo RecordMichael LarmerPICTUREThis is J7157; apparently not all original, but nonetheless relatively accurate. Brakes, levers and hoods are newer. It is a 23' frame.
1971K7159P14UNKRepainted tealN/ACurrent owner UNK

Formerly:
'Oldsteelmachine' a.k.a. 'caleb8381' (eBay)

PICTUREWrecked frame with wrinkles under down and top tubes behind head lugs. Repainted by seller w/non-original paint color and decals.
1971L7171P13-9ST 24'All-chromeCampagnolo NRDavid TruettNONEOriginal drive train. Campy brakes and barcons.
1971M71164P13-9NAFlamboyant RedCampagnolo/WeinmannMichael FlatleyPICTUREThis is a 71' P-10. The story is the original owner lived in Chicago and ordered the bike factory direct (he had a connection). He commuted on the bike for 15-20 years. I am not sure how it got to Washington, I think the second owner brought it out. He rode it as a novelty. SS# is M71164I am toying with the idea of sending this one to Waterford, but for now it is a nice rider in our crappy weather. It is the most well used in my collection but rides like a dream.
1972B7238P15-955cmAll-chromeCampagnolo/WeinmannMichael FlatleyPICTUREI have only had it ten days. It needs some work to make it rideable.
1972B72181P15-9UNKAll-chromeCampagnolo Nuovo RecordMack CyclePICTURENFS. Fitted with non-original Nuovo Record brakeset and other modifications.
1972C72157

BB #P631

P13-9ST 59.5cm ctc
TT 58.5cm ctc
All-chromeCampagnolo NRJohn Haboush
(8/2012+)

Formerly:
Robert Troy

PICTUREI bought it from the son of the second owner, who said that the original owner owned a bike shop in Milwaukee. Second owner bought it in the early 80s, and had 700c Weinmann concave rims laced to the NR hubs. Brakes, and all other parts, are NR. Bar and stem are original Cinelli.
1972C72158

BB #P632

P13-9ST 61.5cm ctt
TT 58cm ctc
All-chromeCampagnolo NRKip Schoenborn (12/2012+)

Formerly:
Kurt Kaminer
(08/22/2009-12/2012)

William Green Jr.
(June 2007 - 08/22/2009)

William Green Sr.
(1972 - May 2007)

PICTURE95% original. Appears to be standard production geometry.

Originally purchased by William Green Sr. from unknown shop in West Palm Beach, FL; order originally placed through Mack Cyclery, Miami, Florida. ALL owners listed.

1972F72114P15-9ST 24'All-chromeCampagnolo Nuovo Record/WeinmannDavid Wallace
(June 2011+)

Formerly:
Lou Potash
(4/7/1972 - June 2011)

PICTUREThis is identical to the bicycle I could not afford when I graduated from Purdue University in 1972 and purchased my first serious bicycle...the best I could afford in 1972 was the Schwinn LeTour at $ 199...which served me very well for nearly 40 years. A former co-worker of mine at RK&K (he is now 89) listed this bike for sale 9 weeks ago...at the same price he spent for it on April 7th, 1972.

I have since had the bicycle fully restored by 'Chandler' at Race Pace Bicycles on Key Highway, in Baltimore MD...attached is a photo for your records (please crop as you see fit). Chandler used 'new original stock' (nos) equipment to the maximum extent possible in this restoration.

1972H72118P13-9ST 59cm ctcAll-chromeCampagnolo Nuovo Record, Cinelli, Brooks, Nisi 700C wheelset'BlankCrows' at Bikeforums.netPICTURENon-custom frame. Originally sold by Sutter Cyclery in Yuba City, CA. Formerly a wreck wearing Varsity wheels. Rebuilt and wears a new decal set. Photo shows bike in front of former Sutter Cyclery location.
1972H72152P13-923'Opaque GreenCampagnolo NRKen HartPICTUREFrom provenance report: 'P13 Deluxe Road frameset...sold to Mulrooney, Inc., a southern California chain of Schwinn dealers. It was built in August 1972 and shipped August 18th. We found...no custom geometry for this frame.'
1972H72184P15-9?All-chromeCampagnolo/WeinmannLawrence DevereuxPICTUREMy bike currently, bought from the original owner, who got it from Severson's Bike Shop. All chrome P15-9, have the provenance report.
1972H72266P13-9ST 24'All-chromeCampagnolo NRMarc ZisookPICTURE'It has new decals from Waterford installed recently by George Garner Schwinn in Northbrook, IL. I also had them install the correct Schwinn black cloth handlebar tape, the Brooks seat, the Campy brake hoods and the Campy handle bar caps. The chrome is in excellent conditon.'
1972J7264P13-9ST 25'Kool LemonCampagnolo NR/Weinmann 999Mark Parker

Formerly:
Lynn Travers

PICTUREPAT 72 on RD, no date on the crankset. Cinelli old logo stem and Giro d'Italia bars. Weinmann lever have had the turkey wings removed. Flat skewer on the front wheel, bolt on replacement wheel on the rear.
1972J7294P13-922'ChromeCampagnolo Nuovo RecordBarton FrankelPICTURE
1972J72143P15-924'Kool OrangeCampagnolo / WeinmannJim Snell

Formerly:
Bill Mullin

PICTUREThe two matching 1972 P-15s (J72143 and J72184) were bought by me in September of 1995 from the original owner. I have an excellent document trail on these two bikes. The smaller one (J72184) was for his wife and she rode it one time. It is new.

My Kool Orange 1972 (J72143) is my pride and joy. I paid the asking price of $250.00 for everything. It included the tool bags and tools, some extra very rare OEM Campy service tools, the matching pair of two Schwinn hard-bound service manuals. Also every piece of documentation and a letter signed by Ignaz Schwinn III.

1972J72184P15-922'Kool OrangeCampagnolo / WeinmannJim Snell

Formerly:
Bill Mullin

PICTUREThe two matching 1972 P-15s (J72143 and J72184) were bought by me in September of 1995 from the original owner. I have an excellent document trail on these two bikes. The smaller one (J72184) was for his wife and she rode it one time. It is new.

I paid the asking price of $250.00 for everything. It included the tool bags and tools, some extra very rare OEM Campy service tools, the matching pair of two Schwinn hard-bound service manuals. Also every piece of documentation and a letter signed by Ignaz Schwinn III.

1972K7210P13-9ST 25'Flamboyant RedCampagnolo NRJohn BlanchardPICTUREPurchased on eBay.
1972K7226P13-9ST 23'Kool YellowNAMark Alan AndersonPICTUREHistory: Tough to say. I traded for this about a month ago from a fellow in St. Louis. He, in turn, purchased it from someone here in Kansas City a couple of months earlier.Additional Notes: I am confident in my belief that this is probably the original HS and BB, both of which seem to function just fine. Cosmetically, the chrome of the HS is in pretty bad condition. Much of the chrome on the frame lugs is in average condition also and there are many scratches and missing patches of paint on the frame - enough so that I am contemplating a re-spray, something I very seldom do. The craftsmanship of the lugwork is fairly crude in places and not up to the standards I've seen in most other Paramounts - filing and thinning seems pretty journeyman, if you ask me.
1972K72313P15-9UNKBurgundyCampagnolo/WeinmannAris GerakisPICTURE
1972K72331P13-9UNKUNKUNKJohn ProchFormerly:
Kurt Kaminer
PICTUREFORK ONLY - Purchased on eBay. Appears to be for 61/2cm frame. First three threads buggered a bit - needs to be threaded down slightly.
1972K72335P15-924'All-chromeCampagnolo NR / Weinmann 999Nick Ozerov

Formerly:Bill Kloos

PICTURE
1972L7266P15-9ST 24'All-chromeCampagnolo Nuovo Record / RallyDavid LairdPICTUREI bought the bike so I could ride it, so I'm updating it to make it more suitable for me (new 700C wheels, Weinmann centerpulls to provide longer reach for the 700C wheels, Stronglight 99 crank to allow for smaller inner chainring, etc.). I'm saving the original wheels, and all parts (except cables, etc.) which were originally installed on the bike in case I want to restore it to a museum piece. The photos show the bike as it came originally plus bags, rack, etc.
1972L7290P13-9ST 21'Flamboyant RedCampagnolo, Cinelli, Unica-Nitor, Weinmann 999Pete RutledgePICTUREPurchased on eBay. Refinished by owner.
1972L72202P13-9ST 24'Repainted burgundy metallic, original unk.N/ALast known owner, David Truett; sold on eBay.
Resold on eBay once again following previous sale.
NONEBought as bare frame on ebay, sold as bare frame on ebay. Refinished, original color unknown. Had added braze ons and bottle mounts.
1972L72294P13-9ST 25'All-chromeCampagnolo / WeinmannPresent owner UNK

Formerly:
Richards-Outpost.com (2005-2012)
J. Jasunas (1973-2005)

PICTUREOriginal NR components, Cinelli, and Weinmann brakes, and mavic tubular rims. Purchased by me from original owner J. Jasunas who purchased it from Lake Shore Cycle Shop, Chicago Il. Purchased Sept, 1973, I have the original receipt. I purchased it 2005. It now has Mavic open sport 700c rims and DT Swiss spokes.
1972L72309P13-9ST 23'Flamboyant Red
w/custom pinstriping added
Campagnolo NR when builtPaul HarwoodPICTURE #1
PICTURE #2
PICTURE #3
1950's-style pinstriping added to entire frameset. Previously built with full Campagnolo NR.
1972L72325P13-9ST 62cm ctc
TT 59.5cm ctc
Opaque BlueCampagnolo NR, Weinmann center-pull brakesReid FisherPICTUREAppears to be mostly original with exception to saddle, tires, and some other small fittings. Weinmann brakes, complete with suicide levers - odd for a post-'71 P13-9, but present nevertheless.
1972L72358P15-9ST 25'All-chromeAssorted mix, not originalDavid TruettNONENon original drive train, built from bare frame. Have correct parts set aside.
1972M72185P13-922'Sunset OrangeCampagnolo Nuovo RecordBarton FrankelPICTURE
1972M72199P15-964cmAll-chromeCampagnolo NR, Weinmann center-pull brakesAlan LloydPICTUREAnonymously donated to the bike co-op, www.WorkingBikes.org, I volunteer at earlier this year. Appears to be complete except for the wheels, the co-op already had a period-correct set we have installed - at present with a 6-speed rear cassette and cheap/generic tyres. I've put a new set of Waterford-sourced decals on the frame.
1972M72274P15-9ST 61cm ctt
TT 59cm ctc
All-chromeCampagnolo NR, Weinmann center-pull brakesStan CooperPICTUREOriginal except for 700c clincher rims, Berthoud stainless fenders and Campagnolo Record long cage RD.
1973A7340P13-922'Sierra BrownCampagnolo/WeinmannGary DavisPICTUREIt has campy strada cranks record hubs. Giro d'taila bars. Suntour bar end shifters an Weinman brakes and rims. And the wierd thing is the campy rally rear der. I will send more pics.
1973B7393P10-9UNKAll-chromeDura-Ace AX w/Superbe RDMack CyclePICTURENFS. Fitted with an eclectic build of Dura-Ace AX.
1973B73196P14ST 22'Kool LemonN/AJohn SparacioNO PICTURENone
1973B73274P15-9ST 24'Silver MistCampagnolo / Suntour Superbe / WeinmannStephen PoolPICTUREPeriod Campagnolo group and hubs. Nervex lugs. Cinelli handlebars. Superbe brakes. Suntour shifters. Weinmann rims. Need--seat post/saddle.
1973B73292P14ST 23'Opaque BlueCampagnolo Record Pista mixJohn V. ProveteroPICTURECampy Record Pista 151 bcd cranks, 165 length. It had a 44T Sugino chainwheel, changed to a campy 50t 1/8' chainwheel. Cinelli old shield alloy track drops, 38cm; Ambrosia 10cm stem, Campy 2bolt NR seatpost, Campy highflange track hubs, drilliumed (factory?), Mavic tubular rims, Campy bottom bracket and headset.
1973C73129P14ST 22'SilverCampagnolo Record PistaRyan DzielakPICTURE'All original w/Vittoria sew ups, Campy high flange track hubs and Campy pista crankset/pedals. Cinelli track stem and bars and supercorsa saddle. Even has the old faded cloth bar tape. Bought from orig owner!'
1973C73196P13ST 62cmBlackCampagnolo Record/Weinmann 999Jim Van Orsdol

Formerly:
Robert Allen

PICTURE'I believe the bike to be original in all aspects. I hope that the purists will excuse my temporary replacement of Cinelli drop bars and Campy brake levers while I ease the pressure of a neck injury.'
1973D7341P10-924'SilverCampagnolo Nuovo RecordJim SnellPICTUREMy 1973 P-13 was acquired at a garage sale on Navaho Drive in West Lafayette Indiana in the summer of 1998 for the huge sum of $350.00. It was leaning against a tree in the front yard. I could hardly control myself when asking if the bike was for sale.. The guy said; 'Do you know what that is? I replied that I knew it was a Schwinn racing bike. He said he had purchased it new and only rode it a few times. He said it would take 'some serious money' to buy it. I asked him how much and he said '$350.00 not negotiable' I flipped out the cash and loaded in into my van before he got the chance to change his mind. The same year ebay really took off. My last great 'pre-ebay' yard sale find! But I forgot to get his name and I don't remember the name of the shop he said he bought the bike from. I do remember he said he ordered it and waited a long time for it. He told me he paid $350.00 new and that was his justification for his asking price of same.

The silver 1973 has became my favorite rider and I put 1000 miles on it in the summer/fall of 2011. Going to slack off of it next summer and ride my vintage all Campy Cannondale. (I really like these Paramounts but they are so pristine originals I feel guilty riding them and also would be very sad if I scratched, crashed, or had one stolen from me... So, am kind of between a rock and a hard place..

1973D73234P15-9ST 25'Opaque BlueCampagnolo NR/Weinmann 999David TruettNONEOriginal drive train. Schwinn Approved barcons, Weinmann brakes. Original paint.
1973D73335P13-9ST 54cmSilver MistCampagnolo NR/Weinmann 999W. VinciguerraPICTUREAs found hanging in a garage. All original except tires.
1973E73269P13-9ST 24'Sunset OrangeCampagnolo NR/Weinmann 999Mark WinkelmanPICTUREOriginal low-mile survivor with original paint (complete bike), purchased from the second owner, all original Campagnolo components.
1973F73217P1023'Refinished black; was all-chromeCampagnolo Nuovo RecordJim NusbaumPICTUREThis '73 Paramount started life as an all chrome bike but evidently the chrome was in very bad shape as the previous owner had it powder coated all black except for the rear dropouts and head tube lugs. The fork is unfortunately not original but is a Bianchi fork with chrome dropouts. I am on the lookout for an appropriately sized fork with the Nervex crown. See more of this bike at cicloclassico.com.

See below for F73217's fork entry

1973F73217P1023'All-chrome (damaged finish)N/AKurt KaminerPICTUREFork only - see P12 #F54.

Purchased from CR member for frame #F54. All-chrome finish, which shows signs of a bad polish job with abrasives; likely the explanation for F73217's black repaint (see above).

1973G7303P60ST 51cm ctc
VTT 55cm ctc
BlackCampagnolo NR/LeTour GT300 RD/Weinmann 999eBay: SnygglaPICTUREOriginal paint, eyelets for fenders.
1973G7360P15-9ST 54cmSunset OrangeCampagnolo NR/Weinmann 999W. VinciguerraPICTUREHas original components.
1973H73344P13-9ST 60cm ctc
TT 58cm ctc
Sunset Orange (refinished)

Previously:
Opaque Blue (refinished)

Original color unknown, presumed Opaque Blue

Campagnolo Nuovo RecordGlenn Camus

Formerly:
Sky Bower, Velo Cult Bicycles (sold on eBay)

PICTURE #1Repainted - presumably by Schwinn - between 1975/6 and 1979. Unusual right-to-center-to-left braze-ons added under top tube for rear brake cable. Odd yellowing over finish.

From Glenn: I am only lacking a few items to have a 'rolling chassis.' Looking for a set of era correct Weinman wood filled tubular rims, but may settle for some Mavic or Fiamme clinchers instead. Almost ready for paint and decals. I plan on riding this bike on Sundays.

1973H73389P13-9ST 25'BlackCampagnolo NReBay: BrecktexPICTUREPurchased from original owner in 1999. Original components.
1973J73256P14UNKWhiteCampagnolo Record PistaBarton FrankelPICTUREMy white paramount track bike from Jackie Sims; I need to get him to sign the top tube.
1973K7321P13-924'Originally Opaque Blue

Repainted teal

Currently stripped

N/AMichael Gimenez
(6/2012+)

Formerly:
Brian Campbell
(5/2012-6/2012)

Kurt Kaminer
(10/2011-5/2012)

Rusty Nicovich
(?-10/2011)

PICTURE
1973K7365P13-924'Kool YellowCampagnolo NRNick Ozerov

Formerly:Charles C. (eBay)

PICTURE
1973L7301P14ST 51cm ctt
TT 53cm ctc
Sunset OrangeCampagnolo Record Pista + mixeBay seller HarryschwartzmanPICTURECurious seat tube mast with seperated rings and Olympic rings. Has original paint and decals. Original Schwinn rim at rear, Fiamme at front.
1973L73117P13-9UNKRepainted at least twice.
Most recent, orange; prior, black.
N/AeBay seller Oldsteelmachine a.k.a. caleb8381PICTURE
PICTURE
FORK ONLY - presently mounted to L73611, frame specs and whereabouts unknown. See L73611's entry.
1973L73239P65-9UNKOpaque BlueCampagnolo NR/Le Tour RDChris ArochaPICTUREPurchased in a state of prolonged neglect via a classified ad. Rear rim is a Schwinn S-6 that was restrung to the original hub, and the controls were replaced with steel bars, stem, & shifters, presumably early in the bike's lifetime.

EDITOR'S NOTE:
Currently, the only P60/P65 ladies' frame Paramount known to exist with a factory curved top tube.

1973L73254P60-9UNKWhiteCampagnolo Record / Weinmann 999Formerly:
Kevin Kruger
PICTUREI sold this bike earlier this year (2011) on eBay. 1973 P60 with serial #73254. It was dealer-modified upon original purchase with upright bars/stem/saddle borrowed from a Schwinn Suburban. From what I was told, this is the first year that the ladies frame was reintroduced after being previously discontinued. I possibly could have originally sold this bike as I worked at the shop it was sold at in my early teens.
1973L73611P13-9ST 62cm CTTRepainted at least twice.
Most recent, orange; prior, black.
N/ANick Ozerov

Formerly:eBay seller Oldsteelmachine a.k.a. caleb8381

PICTUREHighly modified P13 w/fork from P13-9 L73117. Modified with short drops, new rear triangle with fastback seat cluster, rear eyelets only, plus other extensive modifications. Originally sold on eBay (with modifications) in poor condition w/black finish. Refinished to orange by eBay seller caleb8381/oldsteelmachine, purchased by Nick Ozerov.
1974A74149P10-9ST 23'Sierra BrownCampagnolo NRRoger HenningPICTUREI am the second owner of this bike and bought it from the man who ordered itnew. He has since passed on. It has a Campy brake option and price new was$495 + $30 for the brakes or $525 for the bike new. -Roger
1974A74150P15-9ST 24'BlackOriginally Campagnolo/WeinmannMark WinkelmanPICTUREOriginal low-mile survivor with original paint (complete bike), purchased from the original owner, all original Campagnolo components. Campy brakes and the Rally rear derailleur were added. (Original stuff in a plastic bag).
1974B7425P13-9NAAll-chromeCampagnolo NRMichael FlatleyPICTUREThis is a 74' P-13 I purchased in Portland Oregon. I am the Third owner. The first owner dropped all the Campy and replaced it with Dura Ace. The second owner took it back to what he believe to be 100% original.
1974D7422P10-921'WhiteCampagnolo/WeinmannBrian McCallNO PICTUREOrder # 82853 Sold to: Bushy's Bike Shop.

I do have a provenance report from Waterford.

When I purchased this bike it was equipped with Weinmann centerpull brakes, Campagnolo deraileurs, seatpost, headset,and hubs. It was equipped with tubular tires and regina freewheel and chain. I believe all these things are original to the bike.

1974D74155P13-924'SilverCampagnolo Nuovo RecordCharles KriegerNO PICTUREI have two sets of wheels, hubs and clusters. One set is for sewups/tubulars the other is for clinchers. Paint (Silver) is in very good condition, some damage to the decals on the down tube. I have the original Cinelli tire pump, a set of spare parts, some of the campy tools. I purchased the bike from a neighbor that owned a Schwinn Shop in Southern California (Redondo Beach if I recall correctly). He rode it for a few months and felt the frame was too big for him, so since I am 6’2” I tried it out and bought it in late 1974.
1974E74218P13-922'WhiteCampagnolo Nuovo RecordBarton FrankelPICTURE
1974E74264P13-9ST 22'ChestnutN/AJohn SparacioNO PICTURENone
1974E74321P14-9ST 22'Dark Metallic Red
(repainted)
Campagnolo Record PistaJack StanleyPICTUREI bought this bike used in Raleigh, NC, in 1984 or '85. The seat tube top is about 22' from crank center. It was sold as a 1977, but I believe the serial number indicates it's a 1974. I added the {Weinmann} front brake (the fork was already drilled for it) and replaced the original rims with Campagnolo Victory Crono rims. The hubs and crankset are Campagnolo Pista, The pedals {road}, seatpost and headset are Campagnolo Record. The bars are Cinelli. The stem is alloy, not steel, and I can see 'MMEmadeinItaly' stamped on it, but no maker mark as far as I can tell. So, this bike is essentially 'All Campy' although not strictly vintage. The bike, although a track bike, is an amazingly smooth ride.
1974F74136P14UNKWhiteCampagnolo Record PistaJim RuggieriPICTUREAll white with chrome rear stays and fork legs. Purchased from original owner in August of '08. 95% original, Campy SL pedals, Cinelli track bars with Cinelli stem. OEM drilled fork, Fiamme red label rims.
1974G74127P14ST 21'Opaque RedN/AJohn SparacioNO PICTURENone
1974K7413P1462cmOpaque Red
(original color, refinished)
Campagnolo mixJimmy MartincakPICTUREPurchased in 2012, refinished to original Opaque Red with clearcoat.
1974L7403P60ST 19'WhiteCampagnolo NR/Weinmann 999eBay: WheelsbikeincPICTUREOriginal paint.
1975D7563P15-9ST 52cmBlackCampagnolo NR/Weinmann 999W. VinciguerraPICTUREOriginal components, repaint.
1975F7538P13-9?White

Repainted white pearl

Nuovo RecordR. BaisaPRE–REPAINTDecals backdated to pre-1975 set.
1975K7536P14ST 55cm (ctc)
TT 56 (ctc)
Opaque RedCampagnolo Nuovo Record PistaJack GabusPICTUREIt was purchased from a messenger in Portland so you can imagine the patina is something else. Debating whether to restore or not.
1975K7557P14ST 21'Flamboyant RedCampagnolo, Cinelli, UnicanitorPete RutledgePICTUREPurchased near Trexlertown, PA. Refinished by owner. Spokes tied & soldered.
1975L7502P10-9 (?)ST 23'BlackCampagnolo + Shimano sidepulls, w/triplizer & Rally RDeBay: 'markmwqpd11'PICTUREPresumably a P10-9.

'This was my fathers bicycle that he bought brand new and loved to ride. He as not ridden it since the 1980's and he is no longer around. I don't know if the bike has the original components on it, or if my father upgraded them. He was very much into biking in the 1970's. Bike has been hanging in the garage.'

1976E7606P10-9UNK
ChestnutCampagnoloMichael AndersonNO PICTUREIt ihas Chestnut color original paint and is in very good condition. All the Campagnolo components are also original to this bicycle. The frame is 52cm and has a Brooks B72 black saddle.
1976H7644P14UNK
Silver MistCampagnolo Record PistaMack CyclePICTURENFS. Occasionally on display for special events. Drilled, high-flange Record hubs.
1976L7611P14ST 19-1/4' ctt
Originally Silver MistCampagnolo Record PistaMike de EstradaPICTURERepainted, originally silver, Campagnolo Record Pista Gruppo with 151 BCD cranks, changed Cinelli steel track bars and stem with aluminum, pedals are Shimano Dura Ace Look, Turbo saddle (originally Unicanitor), American Classic seatpost. Original and only owner, raced it for 30 years and now still ride it casually (currently race a Bianchi Pista Concept).
1977E7747P10-9ST 23'BlackN/AJohn SparacioNO PICTURENone
1978C7809P13-9ST 24'
BlackCampagnolo NRJohn BlanchardPICTURECL purchase from original owner. RD and cranks dated 1974, one dent in top tube. Drilled, high-flange Record hubs.
1978E7824P13-9ST 23'
Campus GreenCampagnolo Nuovo RecordMichael Flatley

Formerly:Dane Rowton

PICTUREThis bike was bought from the original owner December 2011. Campus Green was not one of the 11 standard color options for a 1978 Paramount P13. The original owner installed Campagnolo Gran Sport components. All of the components have been changed to Campagnolo Nuovo Record. The wheels are 700C Campagnolo Strada with high flange Campagnolo Nuovo Record hubs and double butted spokes.

According to the provenance report dated April 30, 2012, it was ordered as a Campus Green 23” frameset. Serial No. E7824 was built and shipped in May 1978 to Jerry’s Schwinn Cyclery in Coon Rapids, MN.

1978F7707P14ST 24'
BlackN/ABill GilloolyPICTUREPurchased from Kopp's Cycle in Princeton NJ by a college student road racer with an interest in racing track. Unfortunately college graduation, a career and family got in the way and the bike was probably ridden less than 10 times at Trexlertown Veledrome.

Originally it came with a full Campy pista gruppo, headset, seatpost (26.8mm), cranks (165mm), chainring (46t), bottom-bracket, pedals (chrome-steel), high-flange hubs (with Schwinn counterdrilling) and cog (14t). Oddly enough, it came with a Campy Strada (road) headset. It came with a Cinelli steel pista bars and stem and a Unicanitor saddle. It came with a Schwinn seatpost clamp bolt, not a Campy. The bike also had a spare 50t Campy pista chainring and a 16t Campy track cog. I lost track of what the original rims were, I think they had lost their decals anyway.

The bike was parted out during the summer of 2012 with the frame being purchased by a rider in Brooklyn, NY.

1978G7811P13-9ST 24'
BlackEarly Campagnolo SRJames M. HoudaPICTUREBought new while working for Schwinn, all reciepts.
1979F7913P15-9N/A
Strawberry RedCampagnolo NRMichael FlatleyPICTUREBought locally in Tacoma Washington. Said to have been sold to a local prominent family that bought Paramounts for all their kids. This belonged to a girl (tall) and appears to be hardly ridden, all original (except maybe tires) and I am the 3rd owner having bought it from a friend of that family member.
1981-1984 Waterford Standard/Custom/Elite PDG Paramounts:
Model yearSerial #ModelTubingFrame sizeColor/finishComponentsOwner(s)PictureAdditional Notes
1982T5B8210Elite RoadReynolds 531ST 22' ctt
Dark Blue MetallicCampagnolo NR derailers/Weinmann sidepull brakesetChris ConwayPICTURECinelli handlebars, Weinmann brakes, Avocet saddle.
1983F8337StandardColumbus SLST 60cm
TT 57cm
Black MetallicShimano 105Bob MerrillPICTURENR headset & seatpost, 9 speed Campagnolo Mirage crankset, Centaur RD & calipers, Phil Wood hubs, Shimano Sora FD & Brifters, Nitto Bar & Stem. Finished with rainbow decal set used only in '83-84.
1984F8471StandardColumbus SLST 58cm ctc
TT 56cm ctc
Blue MetallicSuntour mixMichael Larmer

Formerly:
Joe Englert

PICTUREMix of Suntour Superbe Pro with Shimano brake levers and Suntour XC derailers.
1984I8496 600 DUNKColumbus SP or SL (has incorrect SLX decal)ST 24'RedN/APatrick MurphyPICTUREStronglight A9 headset, red finish possibly a repaint.
1985+ Waterford PDG Paramounts:
Model yearSerial #TubingFrame sizeColor/finishComponentsOwner(s)PictureAdditional Notes
1988600DWK 88079Columbus SL (SLX?)?LilacSuntour Superbe (Fixed conversion)Matt PendergastPICTUREPurchased used in 1998 the bike was originally equipped with a Suntour Superbe group. Currently it is set up as a fixed gear for commuting and long distance road riding. The only original parts still used on the bike are the crankset, seatpost, and brake levers.
198960EMWJ 89192Columbus SL (SLX?)59cm CTCEmerald Black

(Waterford repaint)

Campagnolo AthenaMark AndersonPICTUREThis is an excellent rider - one of my favorites: it gets in plenty of miles on a regular basis. The frame sticker says it is SLX, but I recall reading in the literature that 60cm and above got SL tubing... sooooo... who knows? Wrong decal after the repaint? Possibly. All I know is that it rides very well in a cross wind. The 80mm stem is really too short for me and this bike size. It's pretty, and it's the one that was installed when the bike came to me, but I am actively looking for a 100 or 110 to replace it. Overall condition of the bike is excellent. There is some very slight distress to the top tube decal and there were two tiny chips in the paint which I have since touched up with the paint Waterford sent to me.
1991610EMW M91133True Temper OS61cmRed/WhiteCampagnolo AthenaMichael WebsterPICTUREThis is and has been for 21 years my old friend. Almost all of the componentry is late 90s era Shimano Ultegra. I recently laced new new rims onto the wheels (HED. Belgium). After all this time I also plan to have the frame repainted this winter, but I'm still deciding on the color, so I'll need to get a new decal set.
60th Anniversary Paramounts:

1998-2000 - Match Cycle, all Reynolds 853:

Schwinn bicycle serial number database
YearSerial #Frame sizeColor/finishComponentsOwner(s)PictureAdditional Notes
1998(?)00307ST 54cm ctcSilverHuret/Campagnolo/Simplex/Mafac'Chris_in_Miami' (Bikeforums.net user)

Formerly:
Kurt Kaminer

Will Vietti

PICTUREWork in progress. Missing original fork; built with Prolouge aluminum 700C fork. Component group is not original.
19990055158cmSilver (repainted)MixJoseph TynanNONEI'm the 2nd owner, I purchased it from the original owner, who had raced it up through 2004. I purchased it in 2009. The original fork was damaged in a race, and was rebuilt by Curt Goodrich (one of the original framebuilders of match) in 2003. Custom silver paint job by Acme Pain, with white headtubet. I got it as a frameset + original 7410 crankset.

Stats: 58cm size, Original DA headset & original crank. Original 7700 DA brakes.

Upgrades: DA 7800 RD, DA 7800 FD, DA 7800 brifters, custom built wheelset (H+son with White Industries hubs).

70th Anniversary Paramounts:

2009 - Waterford, all Reynolds 953:

Chicago Schwinn Serial Numbers

YearSerial #Frame sizeForkColor/finishComponentsOwner(s)PictureOrder/BuildAdditional Notes
Schwinn serial numbers chart1981-1983 Superiors:

Schwinn Serial Number Lookup Tool

Model yearSerial #Frame sizeColor/finishComponentsOwner(s)PictureAdditional Notes
1982Frame: 15022

Headbadge: 0812

???Jay BlankenbillerNO PICTUREN/A
1982Frame: 2051221'Pearl OrangeCampagnolo Nuovo Gran SportDavid Edmonds

Brad Sasher

PICTUREPurchased as a bare frame/fork. It will be repainted/ and re-decaled by spring. I've been collecting NOS to excellent condition GS components for it's rebuild. When compete I hope to make it look as much as possible like it did the day it was purchased, then it will be my daily rider.
1982Frame: 20609

Headbadge: 1232

ST 60cm ctt
TT 56cm ctc
Pearl OrangeCampagnolo Super Record/New Gran Compe 450Victor Bale

Formerly:
Kurt Kaminer

Brad Sasher

PICTUREComponent groupset is not original.
1982Frame: 20620

Headbadge: 1372

ST 60cm ctt
TT 56cm ctc
Pearl OrangeCampagnolo Nuovo Gran SportKelly NortonPICTUREOriginal Campagnolo groupset w/replacement Nuovo Record RD. Missing original 'Superior' top-tube decal ('Campagnolo Equipped' sticker added post-factory).
1982Frame: 21057

Headbadge: Replaced

ST 60cm ctt
TT 56cm ctc
Winesap
(repainted)
Simplex / CLB2 french mixKurt KaminerPICTUREFaux French build with mainly French and a smattering of Italian components. Frame has reminants of Waterford-era Paramount decal on seat tube, but the decal does not appear to be genuine. Supposedly repainted in a 1980's Porsche color called 'Winesap.'