they still find me ,1955

[HotRodJen]

hey everyone ,
about 6 years ago I made a trip to Posies hot rod shop in Hummelstown PA and took a shop tour. got lucky and they let me in the back room where the storage is which a lot of people don't get the chance to see . and up in hanging was one sweet looking Columbia ! never forgot about that bike .
well fast forward I now live in Hummelstown right down the st from the the shop and attend the cruise nights and this Thursday was a "swap meet" style one , a few old guys that know my addiction to old bikes kept telling me " ya gotta go see this bike for sale"
and there she was that sweet Columbia I saw years before
the owner of the shop caught me drooling and yelled "make me a offer" ... in the end I got it for $45 not to shabby







and after I washed it








I never came across a clean headlight compartment!


going to need to find a photo of this complete

and this is the first time I ever had a bike with one of these on it


headlight is my fav part on this bike


hanging with a few of my other bicycles


what I found when looking up the serial number its a 1955 Columbia, three star delux , aired up the tires and it rolls very nice !

 

[Nickinator]

beautiful ladies Columbia!

Nick.

 

[Wildcat]

Very nice original bike. Here's a pic I found searching around, this is for a Columbia 3 star, so it might be the right one.

 

[HotRodJen]

Very nice original bike. Here's a pic I found searching around, this is for a Columbia 3 star, so it might be the right one.

thanks!!! looks like I can cut down a flat lens and attach it to what is already there

 

[raggedjim]

You got a great deal on that bike!

I like it just the way it is, Rg

 

[DeuceWheeler]

Awesome deal on a an awesome looking ride!

 

[kingfish254]

WOW! Awesome score Jen!

 

[CRASH]

Nice score Jen! Now it needs some pinstripes!

 

[dragnusa]

Nice save. Most places you couldn't get the light for that price.

 

[pick]

WOW! I think that's one of the coolest women's bikes I have ever seen. Headlight is awesome as are many other features. Great find!

 

[B607]

I think someone took care of Jen on that deal! I love those Columbia chain guards. Gary

 

[HotRodJen]

Ill be in the market for a tank for this bike

 

[kingsting]

You got a great deal! I completely forgot about the Thursday cruise-in. I usually make it to those...

 

[jd56]

Nice save. Most places you couldn't get the light for that price.

No doubt a keeper and the fender light is worth the buy. Impressive innerds on that light.

 

[Euphman06]

So, do you live in Bath or Hummelstown? I'm in Nazareth, my parents are just outside of Bath, but I went to Lebanon Valley which isn't too far from Hummelstown. Nice to see some more locals!

 

[HotRodJen]

So, do you live in Bath or Hummelstown? I'm in Nazareth, my parents are just outside of Bath, but I went to Lebanon Valley which isn't too far from Hummelstown. Nice to see some more locals!

I live in hummelstown now moved out of bath about 3 years ago.

 

[Rat Rod]

Great story....great bike....great price!!!

 

[clamdigger]

The lens from a clearance marker light might be adaptable to that tail light,example- http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Lights/Optronics/MCL75RB.html There are a lot to choose from.I see them at places like Manny,Moe and Jacks !

 

[rrtbike]

Looks great...be awesome with some cream colored tires!