Re: [CR]Trying to Identify a Claud Butler model

Date: Sun, 08 Jan 2006 19:19:18 +0000
From: "Nigel John" <nigel@chester.clara.co.uk>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]Trying to Identify a Claud Butler model
References: <43BFEDD5.8090804@chester.clara.co.uk>
In-Reply-To: <43BFEDD5.8090804@chester.clara.co.uk>

Hi All,

I'd like to thank all of the people who responded to my query. The hints and links to online catalogues were extremely helpful. I've learned that the cycle is a Claud Butler "Jubilee Model" that was manufactured in September 1954.

Best Wishes Nigel John, Chester, UK

Nigel John wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I own a Claud Butler from the 1950's (it was originally my father's).
> I've been trying to track down some more information about which model
> it is, and I think it is a "Club International". I wonder if anyone
> can confirm that? I've put some pictures of it the bicycle here:
>
> http://www.chester.clara.net/cb.html
>
> The rear mudguard claims it is a "Club Special". There are also
> Olympic Rings painted on the frame (which made my thing originally
> that it might be an "Olympic Sprint", but the specification more
> closely resembles a "Club International").
>
> If of use, you are welcome to use the photo for the Claud Butler
> section of the Classic Rendezvous web site.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Nigel John, Chester, UK
> (new to this list)