For Sale: Classic 531 frameset. Holdsworth.

I think it's a Holdsworth Typhoon from either 1952 or 53. Edit: Headtube lugs look more like the updated version which were only available in 58 & 59.

I don't think the forks are the originals (the serial number on the fork steere should match the bb serial).

Very nice

Forks are definitely the originals as the number on the steerer tube matches the frame. That's the thing - the numbers don't match Holdsworth numbers for the period.

Here's one theory: in the 1950s and 1960s Holdsworth used to offer a re-enamelling service and it was not uncommon for them to put their own decals on other makers frames. The previous owner said he thought it might be a Pat Rohan frame. Not sure where he got that idea from though.

No doubt this extra info will make things as clear as mud...