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Re: Any idea what year the Cobra is. It has frame number starting NE....

Re: Hi Shaun, Some quick pics of the Cobra. Not too sure what path for the restoration, but definitely some new lightweight pedals, bars and seat post. Chainwheel teeth are a bit worn. Replace with alloy?? Large flange alloy wheels, Brookes black seat. Campag changer would be nice. New...

Many thanks for the excellent pictures. The Cobra in action looks stunning. Thanks also to Mike for the superb Constellation pics. A real rarity. Interesting website. I will takes some pics of my Cobra as I bought it before any restoration. I would like to know the year and I believe this can be...

Hi Shaun, Excellent!! Yes, this catalogue does show the model I remember which is the all chrome Catalina.Amazing what info is about if you know where to look. Many thanks. I have recently purchased a Carlton all chrome Cobra and I would like to know when this model was first introduced and when...

Many thanks Shaun for the info.

I remember way back in the 60s a friend had a 62 or 63 Carlton racing bike. This bike was something special. It had a chromed frame with blue flourishes and had Campagnolo gear changer and numerous other parts. I think the frame was Reynolds 531. I don't know the model but it looked rather like...