As far as Boston is concerned, someone has come through with a $260 version:
70's Schwinn Varsity - $260 (Cambridge)
Date: 2010-10-17, 9:51AM EDT
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sale-pxt4x-2010508863@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
1970's Schwinn Varsidy converted to a fixed gear. Lots of new parts added to a solid frame/fork - rides great.
New parts include:
- Wheels - (flipflop hub) / Rim Strips
- Tires / Tubes
- Cog / Lock Ring
- Crank Set
- Pedals
- Bar / Grips
- Brake lever / Cable-Housing
- Saddle
- Bottom Bracket / Adapter
It has a standover height of 32 ", and should be a good fit for anyone 5'8" - 6'. It currently is a fixed gear, but I will consider a converting it to a single speed.
Email if you would like to see it.
I am willing to deliver in the city.
And this comes up with one at 285:
http://bike.jaxed.com/cgi-bin/bike.c...e=&submit=+GO+
Oh, wait there is one listed for 2K. Maybe a typo???
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/bik/2009580416.html