sparkybhp
Senior Retro Guru
Just collected this gorgeous one owner bike from the daughter of the original owner. It was advertised as the frame only and was very cheap and local to me. When I collected it I politely asked if they knew what happened to the original wheels and the lady found them in an outbuilding of the house.
So it’s basically complete, it needs a load of tlc but they were so happy to see it go to someone who will bring it back to life!
Pics:
The lugwork is stunning, I can’t find a serial number under the bb - where else should I be looking? Hopefully I can get the forks out and see if there’s anything stamped on the steerer.
I’d love to know the model year, any ideas - I guessed 50’s, the seller said maybe 40’s but she wasn’t sure.
The twin bottle holders on the bars are so cool, shame they’re so badly rusted. And the Brooks.. I’m hoping it’ll come back around with some proofide but we’ll have to see.
Can’t wait to strip and clean this, I think I’ll soak it in wd40 for a few days while I’m away from home and have a go at it when I get back.
Looking forward to this, the original paint should clean up well..
So it’s basically complete, it needs a load of tlc but they were so happy to see it go to someone who will bring it back to life!
Pics:
The lugwork is stunning, I can’t find a serial number under the bb - where else should I be looking? Hopefully I can get the forks out and see if there’s anything stamped on the steerer.
I’d love to know the model year, any ideas - I guessed 50’s, the seller said maybe 40’s but she wasn’t sure.
The twin bottle holders on the bars are so cool, shame they’re so badly rusted. And the Brooks.. I’m hoping it’ll come back around with some proofide but we’ll have to see.
Can’t wait to strip and clean this, I think I’ll soak it in wd40 for a few days while I’m away from home and have a go at it when I get back.
Looking forward to this, the original paint should clean up well..