Sold 1979/1980 Claud Butler Majestique, Reynolds 531, 10 speed in very good original condition

[Adam3288]

Came as part of a his and hers pair with a Holdsworth Championship which I am also selling. Both bikes look like they were used lightly then stored in a dry shed for the last 40 years. 20 inch Reynolds 531 frame and forks with Campagnolo rear drop outs. Huret Allvit rear derailleur. Huret front derailleur and shifters, Weinmann Vainqueur centre pull brakes. 5 speed Regina Corsa freewheel. Japanese Sunshine high flange hubs, Staral rims with no wear, Selle Italia saddle, original mudguards and rack. pick up London NW3. Open to offers

 

[Peachy!]

Very nice and original, but you need to stick a price up, any price otherwise admin might bump you

 

[Adam3288]

Thank you and thanks for the tip. Wasn't sure what to ask. Don't want to be greedy but I think it's quite unusual to find one in this original condition. Would maybe around 300 be in the right ball park?

 

[Peachy!]

Thank you and thanks for the tip. Wasn't sure what to ask. Don't want to be greedy but I think it's quite unusual to find one in this original condition. Would maybe around 300 be in the right ball park?

You’d think so. I had an absolutely perfect immaculate 100% catalogue correct 1984 Majestic that just wouldn’t sell even when offered at £150. I ended up stripping it and selling the frame set for £80.
The problem is these (the Majestic & Majestique) were by far the most produced & sold bike that Holdsworth/Claud Butler ever produced. There’s more of these than all the original 40’s & 50’s Clauds put together.

 

[sherlylock]

Thank you and thanks for the tip. Wasn't sure what to ask. Don't want to be greedy but I think it's quite unusual to find one in this original condition. Would maybe around 300 be in the right ball park?

For reference I just sold mine - in slightly less original condition (non-original saddle and stem) - but all in good order - advertised on eBay at £150 and eventually took an offer for £120. Had about 15 watchers and took a while to sell at that price.

 

[Adam3288]

Thanks for the reference. There are a couple on eBay at the moment:

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174753612124

and

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114432222619

One for 249.99 and the other for 330 and neither, imho, as nice as mine. However I'd take 250 if it's going to a good home

 

[sherlylock]

Thanks for the reference. There are a couple on eBay at the moment:

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174753612124

and

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114432222619

One for 249.99 and the other for 330 and neither, imho, as nice as mine. However I'd take 250 if it's going to a good home

Asking price and selling price are two very different things though........notice you're in London where the prices seem to be a lot higher for bikes so who knows.

Good luck with the sale.

 

[Birdyire]

Thank you and thanks for the tip. Wasn't sure what to ask. Don't want to be greedy but I think it's quite unusual to find one in this original condition. Would maybe around 300 be in the right ball park

Came as part of a his and hers pair with a Holdsworth Championship which I am also selling. Both bikes look like they were used lightly then stored in a dry shed for the last 40 years. 20 inch Reynolds 531 frame and forks with Campagnolo rear drop outs. Huret Allvit rear derailleur. Huret front derailleur and shifters, Weinmann Vainqueur centre pull brakes. 5 speed Regina Corsa freewheel. Japanese Sunshine high flange hubs, Staral rims with no wear, Selle Italia saddle, original mudguards and rack. pick up London NW3. Open to offers

Really interested in this. I'm a Retro bike newbie - can't figure out how to PM you to discuss further? ...

 

[Adam3288]

Hi Birdyire, thanks for your interest. I have sent you a pm with my contact details. Please let me know if you can't see it.
Thanks