John; With that thread of thought, my list changes except for one. Trouble is of the Hetchins I've gotten over time it's hard to pick. The list is cut and past from my Word Doc with a full description of each.
Peter Naiman Shorewood, WI
1. 1950 Hetchins Magnum Opus Phase I Six-Day Racer is
quite rare, and was only produced for two years and
replaced by the Type II in 1950. Complete with mostly
original equipment as purchased from the original
owner. It was re-enameled a number of years ago, but
the chrome is original. The wheel hubs were changed to
Harden high flange hubs referred to in the Harden
Catalogue as Bacon Slicers. See the follwing Hyperlink
to view this bike;
http://www.wooljersey.com/
2. 1949 Hetchins Nulli Secundus 6-day prototype
model with Vibrant Stays and fluted seat tube. The
very first Nulli ever produced. According to Tom
Rawson, this frameset might be the starting point of
the Latin Series Lugs at Hetchins. Purchased as
frameset fully restored but unbuilt. Has been built as
a 6-day racer with correct period components. Click
onto the Hyperlink below for the Wool Jersey Gallery.
http://www.wooljersey.com/
3. 1939 Hetchins Trio. Complete with all original equipment and verified with the V.C.C. Very rare model, as possibly only six are known to have been built, may be the only survivor according to Len Ingram holder of the Hetchins Register. Many unusual features for 1939 including flip/flop rear wheel with 3 spd freewheel for derailleur on one side and single speed gear for track or 6-day on the other, fluted seat tube, internal headset, and came with two forks, one for touring and one for track.
4. 1938 Hetchins Anglo Continental Special all chrome with Vibrant Stays. Complete with early 1950s components as rebuilt by the original owner. Bike was purchased in 1938 from Hetchins by the first owner, rebuilt in about 1951 with newer equipment by the owner. The owner past away in the early 60s and the bike sat in storage until purchased through Hilary Stone. One of only two Continental Specials on the Register. We are not sure what the designation model Special means, but may refer to an all chrome frame.
5. 1973 Hetchins Hellenic Spyder. One of
approximately 65 or so Hellenics produced between
1966-1971. Purchased from original owner last year,
and complete with all original Campag Nuevo Record
Group and American Classic hubs. This is my personal
favorite. Click on the hyperlink below to view this
bike at Hetchins.org:
http://www.wooljersey.com/
6. Just a back up in case I have the option.
1935 Hetchins Brilliant with vibrant stays. 5th
oldest survivingn of approximately eleven thousand
Hetchins prodeuced to date and listed on the Official
Hetchins Register held by Len Ingram of the V.C.C.
and oldest surviving Hetchins in the U.S. Completely
restored before I purchased it with all correct period
components, including working lighting system, and
very rare 1930s clear Bluemels fenders etc. To view
this bike, please go to the hyperlink below for the
Wool Jersey Gallery:
http://www.wooljersey.com/
Peter Naiman Shorewood, WI
1--- velorosso@charter.net wrote:
> Been watching this thread with interest. I just
> can't come up with five all timers, as other lists
> have demonstrated how many fabulous bikes are out
> there. So I'll take the approach of Charles "If you
> put a gun to my head" what would I keep that I
> already own...
>
> No particular order:
>
> 1. 75 Alex SiNGER
> 2. 72 Schwinn Paramount track, chrome
> 3. circa 80 3Rensho Super Record Export
> 4. 01 EBISU
> 5. circa 71 Masi GC - newly acquired superfun
> project
>
> One I'd like to have:
>
> mid 1960's top-level road racer or sport-tourer(e.g.
> Masi Special, Herse, British mark)
>
>
> John Siemsen San Luis Obispo, CA
>
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