Columbia Torpedo

[mrflagman]

I have a hard time passing up an auction. This time I think I did good. I'm not sure my wife is as excited as I was.
This is what I got. Passed up some newer Schwinn 5 speeds to get this. Most people probably thought I was crazy 8)
This is the serial number f some one can decode it for me...N584727. Thanks

The Torpedo logo is still pretty good.

The paint is in really good shape.

Not sure about this rack setup. I assume it is not complete.

This is the rear tire. (Schwinn Spitfire)

This is the front tire. (Silver Star Tire)

 

[partsguy]

1963! I'm restoring one! I have never seen another eactly like mine (except mine has a folding rear seat)!

 

[pick]

Don't know if rack is complete or not, but very cool looking in my opinion! 8)

 

[highship]

I don't know what it is about these but I have come across 3 of them in the last year.
Here is two of them...

The third one is a lot nicer with the tank but it has a poorly repaired broken frame.
If you guys are looking for anything let me know, I'll part them or sell complete.

 

[Rustinkerer]

The serial number dates it as a 1965. -Adam