Has anyone any information on Columbia Special 61?

[zibo26]

Hi,
I am restoring a Columbia Special 61 (it is all in pieces now - so if you want any more pictures, it is going to be of parts). I have trouble finding anything about this bicycle. I found a thread about Columbia Special 60, but even that one doesn't really tell much.
I am wondering what kind (if any) light did it have - it came with working Delta that is on the pictures (alas no cover for the battery holder).
There is a very loud bell inside of the tank. The fenders have sort of art deco look.
If anyone has any information on it, please share, I'd be very very happy

Thanks,
Luka

 

[deorman]

Best Columbia info that I'm aware of is here > http://vintagecolumbiabikes.com/index.html

 

[Rustinkerer]

Best Columbia info that I'm aware of is here > http://vintagecolumbiabikes.com/index.html

Ditto on that, Mr. Columbia actually worked in the Columbia factory! As far as I know, they only made 60 and 61 Specials, nothing exceptional about them, though they're cool bikes! -Adam

 

[zibo26]

I sent him an email with questions as well. Thank both of you! I know it is not a special bike, but I want to make it nice again. I love the way back fork is made. And it has a bell made for waking up the dead