Hi,
Does anyone have or know where I can find some info on a couple of Vista bikes which were given to me, one is a ladies Vista Sophisticate, the other is what I believe to be a Vista Torino (like a stingray with a shift lever on the top tube). Both say Vista by N.I.D.A., of which I can't find any info on other than it was made by Ntional Independant Distributor Associates. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Most Vistas were built by Columbia for NIDA.
https://oldroads.com/co_sn.asp
Go here to find out when they were made. (serial number should be on the left rear drop out) A few Vistas have lugged frames, I think those ones were built in Japan.
The Columbia built Vistas were Columbia's best bikes, easily rivalling Schwinn's bikes (and usually a couple pounds lighter too).
If you could get a picture, that'd be great.

I have a lugged Vista frame, 56cm or so. Very nice quality, made of Tange tubing with Suntour chromed dropouts and derailler hanger. Most likely Japanese built.

I bought a Ladies' Vista Sophisticate on ebay for 99 cents in my area a couple years ago. I think it's got some ironic name appeal and would be worth about $60 if you wanted to resell it.

I appreciate that info, I will look into that website....as for pics, I'll see what I can get.
Again,...thanks for the time you took to pass this info back to me.

I've got a lugged Vista I recovered from the trashheap and converted to a fixie. There's a pic and a little more description here: https://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2006/may/MattMartin.htm. Changes since then: Brooks saddle, eggbeater pedals, repainted. Lots o fun.

Matt