Columbia 5 Star Superb

[oldfart36]

Found this yesterday, while out diggin for goodies. While I really don't do girls bikes, this thing was so complete, and with the nice original paint, had to go ahead. Has the neat accessories, that still do their think. This is as found, the bike should clean up great, been sitting since 63. Truss rods were removed when the original owner had the basket mounted.

I'm guessing the bike to be a 50-53, input on the bike and year, would be greatly apprieciated.

Plans are to do required work, and keep as a survivor. Cleaning, tires, get the truss rods back on it, (need to find).

 

[horsefarmer]

Nice bike! When I got my Hawthorne, first thing I did after giving it a bath was to pull the old rusty basket off! 100% improvement!

 

[oldfart36]

Yep, I've got a pile of old baskets, from taking the same approach!

 

[horsefarmer]

I suppose should put em on old 10 speeds and sell as garden bikes?

 

[Bicycle808]

Nice Columbia, and i just want to add: baskets are awesome.

 

[Hophead]

That is a great looking find. Clean it up and ride it. The basket would look better with a 12 pack.

 

[pick]

30 Pack! Awesome find!

 

[oldfart36]

30 Pack! Awesome find!

Those were the days, when girls drank that much!! HeHe.