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Re selling it, sorry I don’t think so, not yet anyway. Are you the original owner?!
I found it at an auction I went to for some small flange Harden wheels. Didn’t buy the wheels but this frame just felt great when I picked it up. It was next to a period Bates but was much more elegant and just really felt nicely balanced. Maybe that was wishful thinking, maybe because it was built by Ron Cooper the master craftsman towards the end a lifetime of experience :)
veloham-
Firstly, congratulations on this purchase! You'll have to forgive me for asking about selling it, I wouldn't sell it either. You have a very special bike there.
I know the original owner very well and took photos of the frame set back in 2007 when Dave (who lives in Penzance) first showed me it, he then went on to tell me what he'd previously been offered for it, financially, it put the frame set out of my reach. Coincidentally, a saw Dave a few weeks ago even though I now live in Dunbar, we didn't discuss his bikes. It wasn't until I was researching Bates transfers for an early BAR frame that I discovered your post. Well I couldn't believe it. I have since spoken with Dave and asked why he sold it, I'm satisfied he had his reasons, and it certainly wasn't him that put it in the hands of DW auctioneers.....your purchase price, which I understand was your top end was nowhere near his previous offer. Puzzling!Saddle height looks a wee bit high, appears too small for you, you should sell it 😆
I wouldn't sell it at any price. Enjoy!
user132751
Would you sell the frame and forks?