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I think what I have is a 1953 Rotrax Shirley.
There are a couple of anomalies currently. The Simplex rear mech seems to be from the 80's and the Weinman brakes seem too new as well.
I've sent the frame number off to Rotrax in Southampton and hope to get confirmation soon as to the year and model.
It has been resprayed. I suspect the original colour is a metallic green judging by flaking areas of the respray.
Plans -
respray - red with white head tube and part of the seat tube.
Retain - Brooks b17. Great condition but needs new rivets. Bars, stem, seat post, cranks, gears, brakes and levers.
Replace - chain, cables and wheels.
I hope to get leather 'sew on' bar tape.
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