Columbia Bike Value

[savy]

Here are some photos of my bike. I was wondering if anyone knows what it might be worth. Thanks!

 

[Langsmer]

Hot damn! I just bought that exact same bike! Mine is badged as a Ludwig though, and started life as a rental bike (big # on front fender, and an orange skirt on the rear fender. I payed $200 and it is in slightly rougher condition, wrong forks, and it has he wrong color chaingaurd.

 

[savy]

Mine was my bike bought used for 15.00 in about 1965. Mine says Racycle on the front post emblem.

 

[sbbamafan]

My dad passed away about 3 weeks ago and I ended up with this identical bike. It is so lucky that I found these pics. Can anybody give me more info on what the bike is, when, where it was made, etc. I'd really like to know. Thanks in advance.

 

[savy]

Columbia Bike

I believe my bike was built in 1953. Does your bike have the Racycle emblem in the front?

 

[JR'S MONARK]

Mine is a 52

I have a very similar bike, It is a 1952 Columbia 3 Star Deluxe. It features a Viking headbadge. Nearly the same color as the pics up top. I found mine in a Used Bicycle consignment shop in La Jollla. When I bought it, it had a derailer, leather racing seat, 26 in Road tires, and quick release rims. Check out mine at www.myspace.com/juniorlove.