The CR website has an ad for a Lincoln Imp from 1953, so it was certainly introduced before 1957. The frame on ebay would appear to be misrepresented with its more modern decal for 531 butted tubing, forks and stays, especially if Sheldon Brown's recollection of his being 3 tube 531 is correct -- this makes a big difference to desirability in my view.
Hugh Thornton Cheshire, England
In a message dated 25/04/2006 00:33:21 GMT Standard Time, ndland@btinternet.com writes:
What a great resource CR members are! First an email from Phil Easton about
the Lincoln Imp and then Peter Kohl's post. I have asked the seller for a
frame number as it is later than he states. The Lincoln Imp was, I believe,
introduced in 1957. I will be bidding on this one, depending on reserve as,
though I have a couple of Imp frames, the paint condition is poor, and this
one looks pristine. Oh, the joys of a dry climate! But there again, rain
makes green and I remember the joy of a May evening during my 2 and a bit
years in Denver, standing outside, enjoying the smell of the first rain for
months and the feel of it on my skin! The story of the Imp is that he was a
naughty demon who disrupted the services at Lincoln Cathedral. For his bad
behaviour he was turned to stone. A disincentive for bad behaviour that
George would probably like to introduce for O bin L?
Thanks also to members who have offered 1930s cable clips. What a great
crew!
Nigel Land
North Lincs UK