Todays Balloon Tire Haul- A Schwinn and 2 Columbia

[Bri-in-RI]

I took a gamble and drove nearly 5 hour round trip based on a very brief phone conversation and a CL ad with no pics to pick up these 3 today. I normally wouldnt drive that far but for the asking price I figured it was worth taking a chance. The Schwinn is a earl 51 model that is in fairly decent shape besides for the peeling paint and actually rode pretty well after airing up the tires. The complete Columbia is a 55 "Campus Queen" model and in decent shape with an awesome fender light. The parts bike is a 48 with a locking truss rod fork and cool reflector on the fender.

 

[dogdart]

Awesome score :!: :!:

 

[Houndog]

wow.........

 

[Ichoptop]

that is a super cool headlight

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

I can't believe the stuff you find! :shock: Awesome score as usual, Brian :wink: That Schwinn looks like a keeper

 

[tanksalot]

The Campus Queen looks like the girls match to my bike Ive only seen a few with these guard decals. I like the schwinn .I wonder if theres chrome under the blue painted fenders on the campus Queen?? How did I miss those bikes :?: :lol: :lol:

 

[Bri-in-RI]

Tom, they were listed on the North West CT. Craigs List in Litchfield CT which was almost a 5 hour round trip from me so it would have been a heck of a haul from you! There is chrome under the paint on the fenders but Im not sure of its condition and lack the motivation to remove the paint to see. I do love your mens bike...maybe we should find a way for them to live together!? :lol:

 

[tanksalot]

That was a Gamble with no pic . I did the same a few years back for a Krate bike . The photo on CL was a baby stroller .But I took the 75 mile ride each way & Came home with a mint apple Krate !
By the way That is a Day Trip for me ...

Tom, they were listed on the North West CT. Craigs List in Litchfield CT which was almost a 5 hour round trip from me so it would have been a heck of a haul from you! There is chrome under the paint on the fenders but Im not sure of its condition and lack the motivation to remove the paint to see. I do love your mens bike...maybe we should find a way for them to live together!? :lol:

 

[CRASH]

Great score Brian. I hope the price really made it worth it.

I'm really enjoying Rhode Island right now. I've been here in Newport since the middle of September and will stay till the end of the month.

 

[Rat Rod]

Love the Schwinn. :shock:

 

[pick]

Awesome score! Worth the drive in my opinion. Even the parts bike is cool! Love the reflector & chainguard! Might be interested in the reflector if you decide to part with it.

 

[1918 Ranger]

Nice!!!


1918 Ranger

 

[B607]

That's a dandy Hornet. 8) Gary

 

[Black Crown Tattoo]

Man....I wish I could stumble across a straightnar schwinn!!! Sweet bikes!

 

[dirtytoes]

Im envious that u live where u can find bikes like that
hard to find anything like that in S.C.

 

[Bri-in-RI]

Im envious that u live where u can find bikes like that
hard to find anything like that in S.C.

They aren't the easiest to find around here either. There is lots of competition from flippers and collectors...as well as fellow RRB members :mrgreen:
I spend tons of time on CL searching and do a ton of networking at various shows and swaps plus hand out tons of my cards to anyone who will take one. Even with all of that nice old bikes are not to easy to come buy but every now and then I get lucky. 8)

 

[tanksalot]

What are you talking about ?? :lol: :mrgreen: Im sorry Bri I couldn't resist ..

Im envious that u live where u can find bikes like that
hard to find anything like that in S.C.

They aren't the easiest to find around here either. There is lots of competition from flippers and collectors...as well as fellow RRB members :mrgreen:
I spend tons of time on CL searching and do a ton of networking at various shows and swaps plus hand out tons of my cards to anyone who will take one. Even with all of that nice old bikes are not to easy to come buy but every now and then I get lucky. 8)

 

[1918 Ranger]

What are you talking about ?? :lol: :mrgreen: Im sorry Bri I couldn't resist ..

Im envious that u live where u can find bikes like that
hard to find anything like that in S.C.

They aren't the easiest to find around here either. There is lots of competition from flippers and collectors...as well as fellow RRB members :mrgreen:
I spend tons of time on CL searching and do a ton of networking at various shows and swaps plus hand out tons of my cards to anyone who will take one. Even with all of that nice old bikes are not to easy to come buy but every now and then I get lucky. 8)

Tanks, what's that second Motobike in second picture. Liking that!!


1918 Ranger

 

[tanksalot]

Thanks ,Its a Hurst Sporting Goods badged Columbia or Elgin .. It originally had 28 inch clad rims I changed them to 26 inch wheels but I kept to original rims I also have the original seat put away for it..