1940s Gents Claud ARP

[Gtpulse]

Bit rough or lovely patina depending on your outlook! Sounds like a one owner bike too.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/27560045...jBPcoA6Tqi&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[PeterPerfect]

Such a shame that's so big. Quite a rare machine these days and a bargain to boot imho.

 

[Peachy!]

It’s mine now!

 

[PeterPerfect]

It’s mine now!

Well done Sir.

That's lovely. Not said that about a CB in a long time !

 

[Peachy!]

Just been speaking to the seller, I’m going document the info he has on his Dad who was an ARP in the war using this bike. Then after a proper sympathetic clean up/restoration I’m hoping to get it on display at the Shuttleworth collection

 

[PeterPerfect]

Just been speaking to the seller, I’m going document the info he has on his Dad who was an ARP in the war using this bike. Then after a proper sympathetic clean up/restoration I’m hoping to get it on display at the Shuttleworth collection

That makes it priceless.

 

[Gtpulse]

Please please tell me it’s getting a polish/derustification and not a repaint!

 

[Peachy!]

Please please tell me it’s getting a polish/derustification and not a repaint!

I’m going to speak the Shuttleworth trust about the project.
My gut is telling me keep as much originality as absolutely possible but to remove or at least attempt to contain the rust as much as possible, however the trust only allow working machines at the collection as it’s not a museum. Everything drives, rides, flies.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

So glad its got a good home, oily rag and it will look great. Long drive to pick it up?

 

[Peachy!]

So glad its got a good home, oily rag and it will look great. Long drive to pick it up?

Yes but worth it