Help - Carlton bike, frame number D1206, possible mid '50's?

justridecycles · Apr 29, 2011

Hi - could someone help with the dating and model of my new bargain purchase - a Carlton. It has Huret rear mech, GB Coureur (front) and GB Sport (rear) brakes. Cyclo gear lever. 27 x 1 1/4" wheels. Suntour perfect 5spd freewheel. The handlebars have quite an ornate pattern cut into them but no indication of the make. The chap I bought it from said that he bought it second hand in 1961/62. Thanks

justridecycles · Apr 29, 2011

Forgot to mention the frame number is on the rear dropout if that helps

OldTel · Apr 29, 2011

Hi, it looks like 1952/3 as a guess based on the serial number, some pictures of the lugs will help.

justridecycles · Apr 29, 2011

Thanks - will take some photos of the lugs tomorrow

justridecycles · Apr 29, 2011

It has a Leatheries leather saddle in need of attention - can these be restorred?

Spokesmann · Apr 30, 2011

Just looking at the headbadge puts it certainly before 1955, the frame number will confirm this with its letter prefix. Look forward to seeing more images of it.

justridecycles · Apr 30, 2011

Photos of lugs attached. Coming to the conclusion its 1953ish

Spokesmann · Apr 30, 2011

They look like Lindrick lugs, introduced around 1954 for the continental model.

justridecycles · May 1, 2011

Thanks for all your help. The paint is peeling off all over the frame and forks so I am going to have a go at a respray myself - watch this space! Components all off now for stripping the frame and forks.

Spokesmann · May 1, 2011

ANy other pics of the rear mech etc.

The bike is well worth restoring - most Carltons are and its refreshing to be on a forum where they are held in relative high regard.

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