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1942 Columbia Superb "Victory Bike" Serial number G30708. This Rare "Superb" would have been made early in the war. It has the "V" for victory on both the front and rear fenders. Rationing during the early years of World War II meant bicycle production was very limited for civilian use. The only advertised bikes made by Westfield Mfg. Co. were Men's and Ladies lightweight models. Those bikes had little to no chrome plating due to government restrictions. This bike was no doubt made from leftover 1941 Superb parts and would have been one of the last "Deluxe" model bikes available for several years. Westfield Mfg. Co. would continue to make bikes for the military including the famous "Paratrooper" take apart bike. They would also make Bazooka shell casings for the war effort. Owned by John Leva
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