[CR]FS: Rare Large Frames and Complete Bikes

(Example: Production Builders:Pogliaghi)

To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
From: "David Cooper" <dbcooper@coopertechnica.com>
Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 12:39:44 -0600
Subject: [CR]FS: Rare Large Frames and Complete Bikes

I am consolidating my collection, and trying to raise money to pay to complete projects now in work. So, the following are available just in time for spring. Photos and more details on request. Shipping is not included.

FRAMES: 1) POGLIAGHI Touring Frame. Extremely rare frame dating from approx. 1971. Sat tube 62 cm c-t. Original red paint and decals. Some chips. Chrome lugs on head tube and chrome fork crown. $875

2) ARMSTRONG Moth frame from early 1960s with Nervex lugs. Original paint somewhat worn. $250

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

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

5) 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

6) 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

3) Another exceptional bike: GILLOTT FLEUR DE LYS, 1956. 24" c-t. Refinished in orange metallic paint with dark green lug lining, green metallic painted mudguards to match. Chrome lugs on head tube, fork crown, fork tips, stays. Complete bike with rare period components. $2,450

David Cooper
Chicago, IL