Alistaircrat
Retro Newbie
Can anybody date this bicycle or give me info on manufacturers?
I'm guessing English, possibly 1950s?
There's no makers marks on in except for "Swift" on headset & a set of Phillips handle bars which may or may not be retro fitted? It also has a Bristol leather saddle.
The rest of frame has been hand painted like a tiger probably in the 60s by one of its previous owners.
I pulled it out of the bins walking past a house in the 90s, as it looked like it wanted saved.
After a mechanical refurb and new tyres/brake blocks its used quite often and goes well.
I'm guessing English, possibly 1950s?
There's no makers marks on in except for "Swift" on headset & a set of Phillips handle bars which may or may not be retro fitted? It also has a Bristol leather saddle.
The rest of frame has been hand painted like a tiger probably in the 60s by one of its previous owners.
I pulled it out of the bins walking past a house in the 90s, as it looked like it wanted saved.
After a mechanical refurb and new tyres/brake blocks its used quite often and goes well.