Introducing the Phantom Manufacturing Company's Phantom EG!

The Phantom EG is the latest motorbike from the Phantom Manufacturing Company of Cambridge, England.

We at British Chopper say "Well done, lads! Well done!" But we don't think we could tout the EG any better than Phantom Manufacturing Company's own Erasmus Thump...

"We build the Phantom EG the way we have always built motorbikes -- by the hands of skilled artisans. Our lads specify or form every piece of the machine. Of course, no two clients are the exact same shape, or have the exact same taste. As a result, every Phantom is unique, 'commissioned' as would a piece of fine art. The EG was designed from the start as an homage to those amazing machines that spunky gentlemen (and ladies) used to set speed records at Brooklands and board track racer circuits back in the 1920s."

"The Phantom EG is not for everyone. There are other motorbikes that are faster, and still others more comfortable. What sets the Phantom EG apart from all others, is the abundance of soul. The spirits of The Phantom's founders, along with those legendary riders of the day such as Harry and Charlie Collier, W. D. Chitty, Bert Le Vack, Jake De Rosier, Jack Emerson, "Barry" Baragwanath, Gwenda Stewart, and scores of others both famous and not, run through every part of a Phantom EG. All these riders may have passed into history, but their presence is felt every time you sit astride a Phantom EG.

Who Rides a Phantom EG?

"So for whom IS a Phantom EG suited? The best answer is that you will know before you ask whether or not you are such a person. Phantom EG riders are, like all Phantom owners, discerning gentlemen with a taste for speed. But it is more than just that. A Phantom owner stands out from the crowd. He treasures the spirits of the past, and wonders what those pioneering riders, if they were still alive, would be riding today. It is not about being a purist with a desire to simply ride something from the past. It is to embrace the spirit of exploring speed and holding on to the best of the past, whilst embracing enough of the new to make the experience memorable again and again."

How Much Does it Cost?
"Let us be clear about this and get right to the point -- the Phantom EG owner will be a gentleman of means. Prices for the Phantom EG range from $30,000 (approximately £20,000) to just over $100,000 (approximately £62,000) depending on component selection and finishes. We do not possess any financing capabilities."

The Purchase Process
"We begin with a consultation where we determine the nature of the client, what they want out of the machine. We will then take measurements of the client so that we can design the proper "posture-triangle" positions of the hands, feet, and posterior. In this way we can design the best compromise of speed and comfort, whilst maintaining the proper centre of gravity of the machine and rider. We then specify the type of motor and suspension we feel best meets the requirements of the client based upon the information collected. And, finally, we agree a final colour and detail design for the finished machine. The buyer is then required to place a deposit equal to one-third the price of the machine and a delivery date range is agreed. The buyer is provided images of their machine as it passes through the various stages of production and notified of the exact final delivery date 30-days prior. Final payment is due upon delivery. We are happy to ship your Phantom EG to you at cost by the most reputable of providers. Or, if you prefer, you may pick up your machine directly from us."

"So you see, a Phantom EG is much more than just a motorbike. It is a time machine, a loadstone that channels the spirits of pioneering speed merchants into your daily life. We can say with confidence that once you become familiar with the unbridled passion, enthusiasm, and optimism that was rife with these early pioneers of speed, you will wonder how you ever lived without it."