Thanks so much for the spec' sheet and the detailed descriptions! Really interesting - very cool that you've got 2 Imperials! I had never even heard of or seen one until I bought this one after seeing it listed on the facebook group (Dawes Cycles Heritage) and managing to have it shipped across...
Thanks - I probably should replace the headset - looks kinda off. I realize the Shimano on it must have either been swapped (or potentially custom-built or ordered? ... not sure if that was a possibility), but I don't mind it - I'd never actually seen Golden Arrow groupset before, looks kinda...
I seem to have just bought a rather rare 1982 Dawes Imperial in “pearl red” (which I’ve only seen listed for that year) It also has Shimano Golden Arrow groupset, but I’m assuming that’s not original.