1940’s Wartime Columbia Sports Tourist

[Jewelman13]

Thought I’d share this 40’s Wartime Columbia Sports Tourist over here on the Military Page.

 

[Mountain Trail Andy]

Thought I’d share this 40’s Wartime Columbia Sports Tourist over here on the Military Page.

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@Jewelman13, Was that the bike in Maine?

 

[Mercian]

Hi @Jewelman13

The lack of serial number is still intriguing. (-:

For info, here's the discussion on the previous thread: https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/1942-43-wartime-columbia-sports-tourist.224262/page-2#post-1547418

Best Regards, Adrian

 

[Jewelman13]

@Jewelman13, Was that the bike in Maine?

It was posted in Maine via Facebook market. I spoke to the guy that had it, originally, awhile back but chose to not get it. About a month ago, I had this bike dropped off by my back door, as a surprise. I later found out who got it and decided to pass it to me. I ended up giving the guy some parts for his rat rod project which worked out in the long run.

 

[Mountain Trail Andy]

It was posted in Maine via Facebook market. I spoke to the guy that had it, originally, awhile back but chose to not get it. About a month ago, I had this bike dropped off by my back door, as a surprise. I later found out who got it and decided to pass it to me. I ended up giving the guy some parts for his rat rod project which worked out in the long run.

I saw it on Marketplace but didn't have the desire to travel that far again. Nice bike, enjoy!!

 

[DaGasMan]

Clearly with that serial # it was owned by a dog lover. No? 😅
Sorry, I had to do it.

 

[Intense One]

Interesting why Columbia would make sure to black out the chrome but leave the crank arms and bar stem shiny on this bike.

 

[Goldslinger]

I am guessing they had those parts still in stock.

 

[GTs58]

Interesting why Columbia would make sure to black out the chrome but leave the crank arms and bar stem shiny on this bike.

Those were the only components that were allowed to be chromed. No kickstands or chain guards either.

 

[Bozman]

Interesting why Columbia would make sure to black out the chrome but leave the crank arms and bar stem shiny on this bike.

They are not chromed. They are what they called polished metal. A highly polished metal but not chromed.