1973 Condor Superbe Original Paint Value

I believe WBH stopped building for Condor in the mid-late 60's, the latest I have had was a '66 No1. Tom Board joined Condor in the early 70's I think.
 
I believe WBH stopped building for Condor in the mid-late 60's, the latest I have had was a '66 No1. Tom Board joined Condor in the early 70's I think.
A 1968 WBH Condor can be seen in link below.

https://www.bikecult.com/works/archive/04bicycles/condor68ML.html

Sort of interestingly the H on the seat stay eyes seem to be done with a thicker line then on 50's WBH frame, I only noticed this when researching my one 68 condor which has a "thick H".
 
A 1968 WBH Condor can be seen in link below.

https://www.bikecult.com/works/archive/04bicycles/condor68ML.html

Sort of interestingly the H on the seat stay eyes seem to be done with a thicker line then on 50's WBH frame, I only noticed this when researching my one 68 condor which has a "thick H".
Nice thing and certainly looks like WBH but how does one know? If it had been VE i expect it would have had a semi-sloping crown for starters. I like the interim down-tube decals. Cant say I have noticed the different 'H' thicknesses, most of mine have either been restored or have WBH top-eyes.
 
I always though the sign it is a Hurlow built Condor frame is the curved seatstay brake bridge, I'm sure this is one those things where most were, some weren't and other used it too though.
 
A. curved chain-stay bridge with a 1/8 inch hole in it is a better guide, (But not always).
Images from my 1968 Condor frame with H painted on seat stay eyes so I’m happy enough to believe it’s by WBH.
I’m sure I have this size hole on the chain stay bridge an early 70s condor.
Any other reason beside WBH secret makers mark for this hole to exist?
 

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Images from my 1968 Condor frame with H painted on seat stay eyes so I’m happy enough to believe it’s by WBH.
I’m sure I have this size hole on the chain stay bridge an early 70s condor.
Any other reason beside WBH secret makers mark for this hole to exist?
Looks great,, nice colour. Certainly WBH.
 
Looks great,, nice colour. Certainly WBH.
Thanks! I’ve had a bit of an issue trying to preserve the original paint, was tempted to strip it all and fully repaint as the previous owner striped the down tube and I presume the original decals with it (don’t know why).

My attempt to match the original paint is better than before but still to dark.

Rest of original paint is a bit rough with multiple areas of surface rust.
 

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Thanks! I’ve had a bit of an issue trying to preserve the original paint, was tempted to strip it all and fully repaint as the previous owner striped the down tube and I presume the original decals with it (don’t know why).

My attempt to match the original paint is better than before but still to dark.

Rest of original paint is a bit rough with multiple areas of surface rust.
try Ford Tawny Brown - bang on era

Ray
 
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