Dawes Merit Model 1963 57cm Needs Complete Overhaul NOW SOLD

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I recently bought this "blind" in the hope of it requiring a little bit of tinkering to get it up and running, but upon receipt I can see it needs a complete overhaul, something I don't have the time nor money for, alas. It's covered in rust, and all moving parts need either replacing or restoring. I still think it's a handsome bike, despite its rat look. 27" wheels. The seat tube is 57cm from the centre of the crank to the top, and the top tube is 56cm. Perfect size for me at 5'11", 32" inseam.
I don't know anything about this particular model. I found a bit about it here: http://veterancycleclublibrary.org.uk/n ... 201963.pdf

£50 ONO. Collection from Crowborough, East Sussex.
 

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Re: Dawes Merit Model 1963 57cm Needs Complete Overhaul £50 ONO

That is a thing of Beauty and would be welcome in my stable any day

Just a shame not nearer
 
Re: Dawes Merit Model 1963 57cm Needs Complete Overhaul £50 ONO

Blimey that's nice :). I spent my youth mending bikes like those at my local bike shop...I spent so much time there hanging around they took me on as a mechanic :)

Shaun
 
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That is Brilliant, similar to my windrushes.
So you happen to have scans of the rest of that catalogue?
 

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Re: Dawes Merit Model 1963 57cm Needs Complete Overhaul £50 ONO

^^ That is a beauty! I don't alas. I Google-searched and didn't find much info at all.
 
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This is the other Dawes Windrush. older and made with Accles and Pollock Kromo. MUCH nicer than 531
Thanks for your info!
 

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