Identify my (1950s?) Claud Butler track frame!

Diamant_Don

Diamant_Don

Retro Guru
Hi Guys,

Came across this neat looking Claud Butler frame and forks today. It's got rear-facing drop-outs, cool lined lugs and an awesome fork (although the chrome's peeling pretty badly on the fork).

Serial number on the BB reads:

5111 U
5267

I know literally nothing about CBs… so, does anyone know what I've got?

IMAG1758_zpstta5tsym.jpg


IMAG1763_zpswlwzfilw.jpg


IMAG1759_zpsqg2t8rfe.jpg


IMAG1760_zpsf77ujoar.jpg


IMAG1761_zpspe5i3nl9.jpg
 
Re: Identify my (1950s?) Claude Butler track frame!

Thanks @mdvineng - those frames look really similar.

So, do I own an Olympic Sprint then?

About dating, I've just found a little information on Claude Butler numbering.

5111 U
5267

Meaning, made in November 1951 with a serial number of 5267? I have no idea what the 'U' means.

Any information gratefully received! Gonna start cleaning her up now!
 
Re: Identify my (1950s?) Claude Butler track frame!

Looks like a deluxe long spear point bilaminate to me
 
Re: Identify my (1950s?) Claude Butler track frame!

mdvineng":1d9ddenm said:
Looks like a deluxe long spear point bilaminate to me
Click to expand...


looks like a fantastic bit of kit too me :D
 
Re: Identify my (1950s?) Claude Butler track frame!

A lovely frame with beautiful lugs. The colour scheme is very nice, too.
 
Re: Identify my (1950s?) Claude Butler track frame!

Norman Kilgariffs site << http://www.nkilgariff.com/ >> features the 1951 Claud Butler catalogue with all the info. on your Olympic Sprint and its deluxe spearpoint bi-laminate lugs......always regretted selling mine a few years ago it was certainly eye catching
 
Re: Identify my (1950s?) Claude Butler track frame!

Thanks for the link!

I love the information on this:

Sprints51Mar.jpg


Looking at it, it is a work of beauty…
 
Re: Identify my (1950s?) Claude Butler track frame!

Cefnbikie":a0yz6upz said:
A lovely frame with beautiful lugs. The colour scheme is very nice, too.
Click to expand...

This frame has no lugs!!!

Claud (no "E") Butler frames were bonderised, rust proof system, reducing the internal corrosive effect largely from residual brazing flux.

A great example of the quality work that Claud produced.

Keith
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

D
Help identifying this frame's true maker
Replies
2
Views
366
Duae rotae
D
T
Hi and First Classic Roadbike - Claud Butler ‘ 853 ‘ (?)
2
Replies
14
Views
2K
ChromeChainstay
ChromeChainstay
B
Help with identifying a British Lightweight frame
Replies
5
Views
867
chickendrumsticks
chickendrumsticks
T
Help identifying Mongoose Titanium Frame
Replies
2
Views
211
Tibocanoa
T
L
The classic Claud Butler that I have acquired
2
Replies
11
Views
2K
Guinessisgoodforyou
G

Latest posts

Back
Top