1961 Columbia Thunderbolt

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Restored in 1995 is this flamboyant red 1961 Columbia “Thunderbolt” 26 inch middleweight bike with horn-tank, dual headlites and dual rear reflector rack. tires are Kelly Springfield “Sure Stop” 26 x 1.75. Has optional period Stewart Warner Cadet speedo and chrome reflector hubcaps.

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One Response to 1961 Columbia Thunderbolt

  1. chad harding says:

    I inherited a 1960 or 61 Columbia Thunderbolt I believe. and I’ve been looking to restore it, I’m missing the logo under the handle bars and a few nuts and bolts. I found the tank in the barn and put a battery in it and it worked. but my biggest question is there is no headlights and it doesn’t look as though there ever were. can someone send me a link to all the models or where to get parts? thanks cmharding@yahoo.com

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