Having bought it from a retiree four years ago, I've finally started to get this together. Was actually thinking of selling it back in July '10, see page 7 of "Road bike, how much" thread.
Managed to speak last year with Barry Witcomb who built it, he confirmed it was made in January 1964 and was the "Professionale" model. I've managed to get hold of a 1963 Witcomb catalogue with the model listed and gathered some parts that could have been fitted originally, along with little extras that were specified on Witcomb cycles at the time - Coloured cables (Ribbed green), contrasting cloth tape, contrasting Bluemels mudguards etc.
Flat enamel green when purchased, although under the headbadge the headtube was black. Went for Flam Ruby and added olympic ring decals that would have been fitted originally. Apologies for the cameraphone pictures, will add some better ones when she's completed.
Managed to speak last year with Barry Witcomb who built it, he confirmed it was made in January 1964 and was the "Professionale" model. I've managed to get hold of a 1963 Witcomb catalogue with the model listed and gathered some parts that could have been fitted originally, along with little extras that were specified on Witcomb cycles at the time - Coloured cables (Ribbed green), contrasting cloth tape, contrasting Bluemels mudguards etc.
Flat enamel green when purchased, although under the headbadge the headtube was black. Went for Flam Ruby and added olympic ring decals that would have been fitted originally. Apologies for the cameraphone pictures, will add some better ones when she's completed.
