Maclean Apollo 1950/1951

[Zullo]

It's one of those projects you don't want to 'over restore '

 

[Foreigner]

It's one of those projects you don't want to 'over restore '

Indeed, nothing new will be added, clean and preserve is the name of the game, all the imperfections included.

 

[Foreigner]

A&P steerer stamp and rather amusing serial number attempt to match a dropout number KB 593

All cleaned and wax couple of times. Now the parts...

 

[Foreigner]

Reducing the fleet due to home pressure - on sale on fleabay, extra discount to forum members if any interest

 

[glenfield2]

Those who have seen the auction in Windsor will recognise this beauty

Macllean Apollo, serial number KB593 puts it into 1950/1951 period. Looks like most of the parts are original, apart from saddle and either front or rear wheel/rim.

No time yet to start on this plus need to make space, so Pug and Raleigh that came with it need to go quickly (if anyone is interested please let me know). Some pics before any cleaning attempted - BTW, what do you recommend to use as not to strip of any paint yet clean it up nicely?

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I’ve just come upon Apollo number KB365. Only the frame is original - the rest is 60s and 70s stuff.
And the paint seems a mix of original and heavy handed retouching.
Winter project looms.