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please help me identify this bike I found today, Westfield

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Westfield

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Westfield paratrooper, I would love to identify the year it was and possibly any type of value, Thank You!

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Hi,

A very pretty modification and paint job (-:

K156184 was built mid 1946. Numbers that year ran from K5000 to K256116.

Best Regards,

Adrian
Thank You so mich! from doing some research on this site i thought maybe a 46, would you have any idea the value?
Wish i could take credit for the upgrades
 
Compax's in various conditions can range from a couple of hundred dollars to around $800 for one in mint original condition. I did sell an original WWII example for over $2,000 a few years ago but that was an exeptional case. These are the prices I've seen after owning about 10 of them and still have 7. I have 3 1946's and have paid about $200 - $300 for each. I have no idea what the motor modification does for the value. Repaints generally hurt values as most collectors these days want original paint bikes.

Removing the motor kit I would put this bike around $250 but it is just a guess as it is all about who wants it and what they are willing to pay.

I hope some of this helps.
 
Hi again.

I don't value bikes, since value is a subjective assessment (ie, they are worth what someone will pay for them) and it has caused me grief in the past.

I can tell you that the frame is the more desireable Balloon Tyre version (there's a narrow tyre version too), and by itself would be $200 give or take, but it is nice, so possibly a bit more. The lining and paint job are non standard, non factory, and since they seem to match the N°29 on the tank, were probably done when it was converted.

The motor modification is something I know nothing about, how much value it adds, or whether someone would buy it to transfer to another bike. I suggest repeating your request in the Motorized Bicycles section here:

https://thecabe.com/forum/index/motorized-bicycles.30/

Also, to avoid confusion, although it says 'Paratrooper', this is a sales gimmick. It's not actually a paratroop bicycle, although bikes of this type were supplied to the military during the WW2.

I hope this helps,

Best Regards,

Adrian
 
It took Dave on this forum over a month to sell one with the original folding bars and an extra balloon wheel for $150. Ole vince on this forum had a frame, pedals, and bottom bracket set-up; His frame was in original paint and had strong decals, it sold this year for $50 but took several months to sell.
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/1946-westfield-compax-paratrooper-balloon-tire-bicycle.156180/
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/compax-paratrooper-frame.150354/

I'd value that motor kit at $300-400 tops if you can find someone who wants it.

Good luck.
 
Hi again.

I don't value bikes, since value is a subjective assessment (ie, they are worth what someone will pay for them) and it has caused me grief in the past.

I can tell you that the frame is the more desireable Balloon Tyre version (there's a narrow tyre version too), and by itself would be $200 give or take, but it is nice, so possibly a bit more. The lining and paint job are non standard, non factory, and since they seem to match the N°29 on the tank, were probably done when it was converted.

The motor modification is something I know nothing about, how much value it adds, or whether someone would buy it to transfer to another bike. I suggest repeating your request in the Motorized Bicycles section here:

https://thecabe.com/forum/index/motorized-bicycles.30/

Also, to avoid confusion, although it says 'Paratrooper', this is a sales gimmick. It's not actually a paratroop bicycle, although bikes of this type were supplied to the military during the WW2.

I hope this helps,

Best Regards,

Adrian
Thank You !
 
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