At 7:46 AM -0400 9/1/03, Mandyhousehold@aol.com wrote:
>I have an Ephgrave frame and forks which belonged to my father. It
>was baught approx 42 years ago. It is finished in a silver gun metal
>gray color with some fantastic lug work. It still has the original
>transfers on it though they are very worn and although the frame
>itself (reg no LE3134) is in perfect condition with worn blue
>ephgrave transfers and reynolds 531 transfer, there is a fair bit
>of surface rust on it. I have been quoted 170pounds to have it
>restored to its former glorious finish including original transfers
>stocked by the company I have been liaising with. Is there an
>interest over there in this bike? I have been trying to find more
>info on Les Ephgrave but am finding very little. I found your site
>says to contact the vrbn with anything on these rare bikes
>(apparently only a handful are in USA). Would the bike sell as it
>is or would it be worth more restored. Can you point me in the
>direction of any collectors who may be interested in the frame? PS
>cool site and damned interesting. My name is Shaun Liddle hope to
>here from you. Mandyhousehold@aol.com
I'm not actively involved in buying and selling collectible bikes, so I'm really not the best person to ask about the value of bikes.
Ephgraves is a notable make, and is quite desirable.
I am Cc:ing this reply to the ClassicRendezvous email list, perhaps somebody on this list will have more information.
A good place to sell a bike is the rec.bicycles.marketplace newsgroup. Make sure that you provide as much information as possible, including make, model, FRAME SIZE and whatever parts you can identify by name and model. A search of this newsgroup for bikes similar to your own may help you approximate the value of your own bike.
I have an article on selling used bikes, including tips for writing your ad at:
http://sheldonbrown.com/
I have a lot of material on older bikes collected at:
http://sheldonbrown.com/
We have a new feature of Free Classified Ads:
http://harriscyclery.com/
For older road bikes, you could try the Old Roads/Menotomy "Vintage
Lightweight" BB at:
http://www.oldroads.com/
You might also consider offering it for sale on eBay:
http://ebay.com/
All the best,
Sheldon Brown
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