I identified this as a Superbe when it was first mentioned on the list. Like I said wakey wakey America read you mail! Before this date the model was called a W.B.H Superbe in deference to William (Bertram?)Hurlow a former builder of Monty Young's. Oil up Frank Ellingford London UK.
>
> From: "Larry Hakim" <larryhakim@hotmail.com>
> Date: 2005/06/14 Tue PM 05:18:20 GMT
> To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Subject: Re: [CR]Lurker Condor confessions
>
> I still have my 1970's Condor catalog (Oh the benefit of being a packrat and
> never throwing anything away!) and if I remember correctly three different
> styles of fancy lugs are illustrated and were no doubt still available in
> the 1970's (albeit at a higher price). I can't remember if each style had an
> individual name but I do remember the catalog was a nice shade of purple!
> I'll try to dig it up again tonight.
>
> Larry Hakim
>
> Oxford, MS
>
> >From: George Allen <jgallen@lexairinc.com>
> >To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> >Subject: Re: [CR]Lurker Condor confessions
> >Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 09:21:26 -0400
> >
> >Greg,
> >
> >You got a gorgeous frame in very nice condition. Perhaps the listmembers
> >could ID the model and comment on the lugs? Are those Bill Hurlow specials?
> >Don't worry about the price. The high-end restoration process can be just
> >as or more expensive, especially your frame with the chrome and ornate
> >lugs. I've been there, done that. Plus yours has an original finish which
> >is always better, IMHO. If the frame had been just a little smaller I'd
> >have been bidding against you.
> >
> >George Allen
> >Lexington, Ky
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > At 06:27 PM 6/13/2005, Greg Brooks wrote:
> >> Hi all,
> >> Exclaimations of ridiculous prices not withstanding, I've had a serious
> >>c
> >>ase
> >> of fancy Condor lust since the '70s, and decided I REALLY wanted the
> >>rece
> >>nt
> >> ebay Condor. So, ignoring my retirement fund I forged ahead & won the
> >>th
> >>ing.
> >> Lurker lunacy in Ridgetop,TN! Hopefully, I will be a good steward
> >>while
> >>I have
> >> it. The original owner (Jim) said he was referring to Eric Claypton in
> >>t
> >>he
> >> auction. This baby is exactly the right size for me, so I plan to ride
> >>i
> >>t alot.
> >> I don't plan to restore the paint, but would be open to suggestions on
> >>w
> >>hether
> >> or not I should attempt decal repair, especially on the large downtube
> >>CO
> >>NDOR one.
> >> Well. I'm braced to read all the high priced jabs now.
> >> Regards to all, Greg Brooks, Ridgetop,TN
> >>
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Oil up! Frank Ellingford London UK