Yes, that is one funky-cool mech, wish I had one. I do have two more photos though. The first pic shows the matching shift lever.
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Mark Bulgier
Seattle WA USA
> Michael Toohey wrote:
>
> I finally uploaded some pictures of the ca 1961 Birmingham
> made Cyclo Benelux Super 60 rear derailleur; Pretty isn't it?
> IMHO it beats the Gran Sport on looks with its smooth, deep
> chrome, aluminium name-plate and pins held in place by
> circlips. Held side by side with a GS it exudes precision.
>
> Note that the nylon jockey wheels are not original; the
> derailleur cage has been cut and widened to accomodate these
> later-era wheels sometime in its life.
>
> The Derailleur screws in to the stamped Benelux hanger, which
> is kinked outwards to make room for the locknut threaded onto
> the inside.
>
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> http://www.freefotofile.com/
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> It really is a pity that this derailleur did not survive
> beyond 1961. It demonstrates what the English could do when
> they concentrated on producing a high-end bit of kit.