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1961 Columbia Thunderbolt

by volvo68 · November 12, 2008

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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