Newbie trying to identify carlton frame.

[dutchie]

In the first picture it looks like the forks are bent back, may be worth getting checked out before spending loads of money on a rebuild.

I agree on the front fork. I should not use this anymore. And on a closer look it seems that the top tube has a problem as well, however not so obvious. But it has a slight tiny little bent just after the steerer tube/lug.

 

[Spokesmann]

The lugwork and the date stamp seem to point to a Corsa Strada. They were around at this time.

http://old_school_cycles.tripod.com/id28.html

 

[keithglos]

My first impression was that it has had a whack in the front, frame and forks bent. This certainly does not make it unsafe, but should severely limit your expenditure.
In other words, while rideable it's not suitable for restoration.
It's a low end Carlton, probably built with seam welded very cheap raleigh tubing.

 

[Spokesmann]

I had a 1966 (I believe) Corsa Strada a couple of weeks ago with Crespera lugs.
I think you'll find your lugs are a little different to the Crespera lugs pictured, yours have little "fishtails" in the centre above the cutout windows. I think the forks are used on other Carlton models also.

They are possibly a bit earlier than Crespera lugs. These were introduced around 1967.

Still a nice old Carlton. Low end or not. Id have a crack at bringing this one back to parade standard.