1947 Hobbs of Barbican Superbe build

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Walbrook

Re the discussion up-thread about the LH lamp bracket: I had a similar query when I bought a 1938 Hobbs Continental Superbe frame from Hilary Stone a couple of years ago. I made some enquiries about it to the VCC Hobbs Marque Enthusiast who advised that:

The lamp bracket on the nearside fork is not uncommon as some cyclists
preferred to light up the kerb as opposed to the road

I will follow this thread with interest as my own Hobbs project had stalled but is now back on (should probably start a CP thread of my own).

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RgrahamH in reply to @Walbrook

Hi @Walbrook. That is interesting and would certainly make sense. Lights in those days were very dull anyway so I can understand why they would want to have the light closer to the kerb.

A 1938 Hobbs Continental Superbe sounds like a great find. Yes you should definitely start a CP thread as there are plenty of people here that are interested in vintage bikes. What are you hoping to put on it parts wise?

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