I have been pretty lucky with finding an old Torpado or two. In truth, more than two dozen have come my way, over the years. That said, two more came my way a short while ago. Both dead original. Both fitted with every Torpado accessory available back then. And both were in great, little used condition (told you I was lucky). Finally, both were Torpado "Super" models, and that got me to thinking...




How many models of these old Torpado road bikes were there, back in the day. The day I refer to is seventies or older, but that does not mean new models should not be mentioned. I was lucky enough to stumble across this Torpado "Super Racing" one day, many years ago. Rode it for one season...


Anyway, any information and/or pictures offered would be appreciated by me and, perhaps, helpful to others. Following are pictures of models that I am also familiar with.

Torpado Professional from the sixties (best guess). "As found" complete with slightly bent frame and all (sold to another forum member who did a heck of a nice job restoring it - perhaps that member will contribute his bike for others to appreciate). By the way, this bike was owned and raced by a professional racer, also pictured...



Torpado "LUXE" from the sixties or seventies (best guess) in "as found" the day I brought it home condition. Gian Robert transmission, quick release skewer hubs and steel rims...


Torpado ??? from the sixties or seventies (???). Plenty of bling but still steel wheels, 700c by the way, but with wing nutted hubs rather than the LUXE's skewered offering...


I am guessing that this example if somewhat newer. Shown here in "as found" condition and plenty of bling. Different head tube lugs and first one with a non-cottered crank set to come my way.


It was not uncommon for these old Torpado road bikes to be fitted with full fenders, chrome steel solid units that blow my kilt up. I like fenders on my older bikes...