This thread reminded me of buying a brand new Paramount P-15 in 1972 for the then princely sum of $352. I was in the Air Force back then and somehow convinced my wife that I needed to spend all that money on a bicycle. It was silver mist in color, and based on the serial number, I think it was actually built in 1971. The top tube got dented slightly when my toddler son, who is now 37, knocked it over. I sent it back to the factory for repair and repainting, this time in black.

It was a wonderful bike... wish I still had it..but had to sell it shortly after buying my first house to make ends meet one particular month. An ad in the paper resulted in the mechanic from the shop that sold it to me buying the bike. I wonder what happened to it.

Thanks for reminding me.

Pete