[CR] Update on Large Bikes sale

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To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
From: "David Cooper" <dbcooper@coopertechnica.com>
Subject: [CR] Update on Large Bikes sale
Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2006 13:02:53 -0600


The following have been sold.

Frame: POGLIAGHI Touring Frame.

Complete bike: GILLOTT FLEUR DE LYS, 1956

These are still available:

FRAMES: 1) ARMSTRONG Moth frame from early 1960s with Nervex lugs. 25" c-c. Original paint somewhat worn. $250

2) JACK TAYLOR Tour of Britain. 1991, 25" NOS frame never assembled. Original green metallic paint with "Mondrian" decals. $750

3) MACLEAN, 1957, Original paint and decals. Paint in fair condition. 25" c-c. $350

4) HENRY BURTON Touring Frame, custom built around 1960 for a quirky client who wanted 26" rims and a fixed gear but with touring geometry. 26" c-c. Original paint and decals. $500

5) LEGNANO Roma Olimpiade frame and fork. Size 23.5" c-c. Original metallic blue paint with white head tube and seat tube panels. Original decals and head badge. Original box lining except for a few worn spots. Chrome fork crown. Frame is straight and un-dented, but has little chips in the paint from use. $600

6) CARLTON International Club, 1954. This bike was recently restored and repainted with an exceptional metallic yellow paint job with blue lining and designs. UNFORTUNATELY the paint was damaged (scratched) on both the top and down tubes and will need repairs. 24" c-t. Chrome head tube, fork crown, fork tips and stays. $650

COMPLETE BIKES: 1) An exceptional bike: HETCHINS VADE MECUM I road/path, 1968, complete bike. Size: Seat tube 25" c-c and Head tube 23" c-c. ORIGINAL paint and decals: deep red with gold lug lining and a six- day decal on the seat tube. Chrome fork crown lugs and fork tips. With rare period components. $1,800

2) 1965 ANDRE BERTIN C.34 Course Populaire, original paint and decals. Very good condtion. Complete with all original components (Mafac, Simplex and Milremo). 63 cm. $450

David Cooper
Chicago, IL