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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