Columbia bike

[Jake1708]

Hi, can anyone tell me what model columbia this is and it's rarity/price. Also does anyone know what that is meant to be on the front fender?
Thanks

http://www.ebay.com/itm/18175638305...l?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=181756383050&_rdc=1

 

[Flying Zombie]

Its a Stock fender ornament, seem with the Deluxe Models of these Columbia [and some Murray] Spacebikes.

Its about a 61-1965., In that shape worth about 150., full retail. 100 would be a deal. All looks to be Original. Might be missing a Speedometer, but that doesnt hurt the value,. many bike accessories are stripped from the first owner.

The Columbia Variations of these I feel around my neck of the woods [Providence, R.I.] are a little harder to find than their all too familiar Murray Bretherin, but not excessively collectible in terms of a "SUPER BIKE"., it does however suit well with a starting collector, and would probably clean up nice for a few bucks profit.

IMO.
-Zombie

 

[Wildcat]

If those bikes are hard to find there, (England?) then it might be for you. The wheels don't match, one of them isn't original and there's a lot chrome gone. Since there are no bids yet, it may show up again with a lower price tag.

 

[Flying Zombie]

Good call., missed that wheel.

 

[deorman]

100 - 150 US seems about right to me for a Schwinn canti-styled Columbia with tank light. The old pre-cantilever bikes are lighter and more resilient, and worth more collector-wise. Have no clue about UK value.

 

[Rustinkerer]

The block lettering on the tank and guard is 63 or later. -Adam