I think Schwinn tank bikes are some of the best-looking vintage bikes, and this 1952 Panther is a great example. It is a super cool cruiser bike with a great vintage look. The tank and the chrome on these just look classic to me, have a look at this example:
Model D27
Retail price $69.95
Features
Strong electro-forged steel frame
Tubular steel rims
Spring fork
Chainguard
Luggage carrier
Chrome plated fenders and trim
Whitewall tires
Rocket-ray headlight
Dur-A-Roll bearings
Long-life hubs
Here is the Panther page from the 1952 Schwinn catalog:
Links
Schwinn Bicycle Company History
Frugal Average Bicyclist 
Very cool. How do you find all these old bikes you write about? It must be hard sourcing parts,just a guess. The poster is a nice enhancement to your post.
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There are some shops that have given me permission to use their images.
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I see the horn button on the tank. They left that out of the list of features.
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I will add that, thanks!
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I recently acquired one of these 1952 Schwinn Panthers. The green and teal version with the brown leather seat it does not have handbrake it has constant break or whatever they call it. I’d like to get rid of it but I don’t even know where to start, or how much to ask.
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