Claude Butler Help 1955 Frame

KStoddart

Retro Newbie
Hope someone can help. Looking to restore and rebuild my fathers old CB. I was told it was bought in 1955 as new. Trying to find out the original colour scheme and identify the model. I believe the lugs are Cavalier and Aspirant but apart from that I need help. It was resprayed in the late 70's and is still in good condition.
 

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Hi, and welcome to the forum, you look to be spot on with the model, the serial number on the bottom bracket ( paint may be covering it ) will nail the year and month, but colours and decals would of varied in 1955, and some would of been custom. So the worlds your oyster, have a good look around on google images for pre 1956 claud butlers, I usually go for the Clapham badge, as it is the classic 'real' ( pre holdsworth ) claud decal. Terry
 
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Hi, spot on date wise, that was the very end of the original Claud Butler, he went into receivership in October 1956. Nice bike, enjoy the restore. Terry
 
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Check out the V-CC library they have a 56 catalogue, not in colour but mention various finishes and what parts were used.

Simon
 
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