[CR] Help on Holdsworth Valuation

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From: "Mick Butler" <pariscyclesuk@hotmail.com>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR] Help on Holdsworth Valuation
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2004 22:16:35 +0000


Can anyone help I have a gorgeous un-restored Holdsworthy road frame. This is a 1951 frame with the very rare Clement ends for Simplex gears. Most surviving frames with these unusual type of ends have had the hanger cut off! Very light. Lovely brass Holdsworthy headbadge and typical early 50's pump pegs fitted on the slant down the seat tube. Simple lugs probably early Nervex with small window cutouts and pencil stays. Frame looks sad but is sound and free from dents and dings. This will definitely restore as well as Mac Montgomery's Cyclone which was previously owned by me. I have a correct set of new transfer's to go with it. Would greatly appreciate your help as I would like to know its true value for swapping or selling. Have just made the mistake of selling one of my Dad's pumps for a tenner, this was later resold for £75. He will kill me if I foul up again with his prize frame!

Best wishes and be lucky. Michael Butler Huntingdon UK.