SOLD 1948 Raleigh (Lenton) Clubman F&F 56cm

NOW SOLD

Due to other projects requiring funds I need to sell on some things that aren't being used, this frame being one of them!

The serial number on this Raleigh is stamped at the top of the seat tube and is 665759 P, which means Raleigh built it in 1948. I am not entirely sure what it is, whether a Lenton Clubman or just Clubman I've not been able to work out.

It has had a restoration at some point, where it has been blasted, entirely chromed and then partially painted over in a translucent blue which gives it a real iridescence that seems to glow in the sunlight. There was obviously some surface rust before this was done as some unevenness and speckling can be seen in the chrome, but since the chroming there has been no development of rust.

Cosmetically it is nice, with a few chips and grazes here and there, only light surface rust on insides of chain stays as seen in the pictures. Some old tape and marks where the frame has been protected from cable clips. I can't work out whether the vinyl transfers are under lacquer or not, having not tried in earnest to peel them off, but I don't think they look too bad. The chromed dropouts and fork ends are in excellent condition.

Comes with unbranded clip headset, seat clamp bolt and Tange bottom bracket, which needs a refurb.

ST 56cm (22in) ctt, TT 56cm ctc.
531 Butted tubing
Front spacing 84mm, Rear spacing 124mm

Asking SOLD, collection from Peckham Rye / East Dulwich. Can be posted within UK at cost.

Price drop: £99 -> now £75 -> NOW SOLD

very nice would lovbe this-

di2 compatible?

More like Sturmey Archer S2

Price drop: now £75

Nice.
What are those thingies on the forks and seat stays?

They're where the mudguards attach. Originally came with little winged nuts I believe. You can just see them in this advertisement.

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Better in colour here

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This is stunning and a bargain. Surprised it's still here!

GLWS

Thanks @anidel, I'm a little sad to let it go, but needs must!

Sold to @ElGato, thanks for all the interest.

Well done @ElGato

Ah Bugger, how did I not see this!

top work indeed @ElGato

If you ever want to move it on....... :)