55 Columbia 3 star

[soulshine73]

Meet a nice toy dealer while riding my luxury liner around at Brimfield looking for scores. He liked my bike and we got to talking. He said he had an old bike that I would probably like and that he might be ready to part with. I gave him my card and I rolled off. A week later he called and wanted me to come to his house. I couldn't make it out there that week but I finally went up there today. I was suprised :shock: at how nice the original paint was. It is going to clean up so nice . Can't wait to clean it up, put new tires on it and ride it all day tomorrow! I love the head light and the gold Westfield badge is pretty sweet. Horn still works! Bet the light does too.

 

[BackWoodCycle]

:shock: That headlight is awesome!! Looks like a spaceship! Nice find!

 

[CRASH]

Great find! Now I know why you're selling you collection... to make room for more! :lol:

Can't wait to see it in person in September!

 

[509clunk]

if you decide to part with it mikey let me know!!!!

 

[soulshine73]

I told myself I wasn't gonna buy anymore bikes but I couldn't resist this one. It was in such nice original condition. I have always loved the early fifties 3 and 5 stars. Wish it had a springer but you can't have everything. Gonna ride it and enjoy it for a bit. If I sell I will let you know.

 

[509clunk]

right on! it would look nice parked to my 55 chevy bel air!! i collect anything that is from 55

 

[soulshine73]

Well I didn't know that about you. I have a really nice 55 Western Flyer X53 as well

 

[CCR]

love the original paint on that bike, not a fan of red bikes myself unless its old and original ... just like that

 

[1968longboy]

Sweet. Love Columbia made bikes

 

[bon]

gotta love the headlight! awesome score!

 

[509clunk]

Send me the info on the x53, when you get a chance
Thanks

 

[tanksalot]

You mean like this one .. :lol:

I told myself I wasn't gonna buy anymore bikes but I couldn't resist this one. It was in such nice original condition. I have always loved the early fifties 3 and 5 stars. Wish it had a springer but you can't have everything. Gonna ride it and enjoy it for a bit. If I sell I will let you know.

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

Myke you're supposed to be getting rid of stuff!

 

[soulshine73]

I KNOW :wink:

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Great original find :wink: I seen that at the flea market at the begining of the year with no price. I didn't bother asking thinking it would be $1000 :roll:
Glad a member got it :wink: