I'm looking for help with this Columbia Torpedo. I just posted this in Fresh Finds. I cannot find any info about this model of Columbia. The serial number appears to be B102092. Were they a tank bike? How many years was this model built?
Your help with information is appreciated. Thanks!
59 FireArrow with a St Christopher badge also equipped with the metal eyelids
Long ago sold but, here is a 64 FireArrow with the plastic eyelids
And finally my wife's 55 3 star that is painted yellow as she likes it. has been since vandalized due to a breaking and theft but, recovered and in the process of repaint to a bright marigold yellow with white (pictures to follow), the blue one was traded for the paint services (also a 55)
and the damage done by the jerk....plead guilty to grand theft and awaiting sentencing
Finally got the 55 Columbia back and unfortunately I had to send the tank and chainguard back to the painter due to excessive orange peel. Should be ready this weekend. But until then I decided to put all of it back together ans the wife was pleased to see it again
I was given a donor "Viking" badge from a Cabe member (thanks Martha) to replace the damaged OG badge.
It needs some adhering but the badge is a good fit for the color of the bike and according to Mr. Columbia it is a period correct badge for Columbia.