Which bike for my first project

[CamdenFC]

Looking for my first bike project and want a good-looking (colour is important) steel framed bike to turn into a road/tourer.

I'm currently looking at the following on ebay.

Any thoughts on which to go for?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126666698606?ul_noapp=true

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/156404329971?_trksid=p4375194.c101952.m162921

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/375559171793

Any tips appreciated!

 

[bikeworkshop]

The Pearson.
The other 2 are low low quality.
A historic paint scheme or an iconic typeface do not make a nice riding bike.

Additionally the Pearson will have decent tyre/guard clearance, will be hand-built 531 and the canti bosses allow you to fit brakes that might actually stop a loaded bike by the bottom of Porlock Hill

The other 2 ought to be recycled

 

[CTK]

Pearson looks great.

 

[sam_white]

Actually that Holdsworth is an Equipe. I've had mine for around 20 years and it's covered thousands of miles, including a century or two. Looks a bit expensive at £110.
Mine has always been a fixed gear, built with mudguards. Has made a great winter bike. Used to commute 30 miles a day on it during the Winter.

 

[novocaine]

The Pearson.
The other 2 are low low quality.
A historic paint scheme or an iconic typeface do not make a nice riding bike.

Additionally the Pearson will have decent tyre/guard clearance, will be hand-built 531 and the canti bosses allow you to fit brakes that might actually stop a loaded bike by the bottom of Porlock Hill

The other 2 ought to be recycled

the Holdsworth's alright but rather steep (as is the fork rake, I suspect it's been in a little bump).

the pearson though is the clear winner.