Frames now sold. However i have Some more classiclightweight components for sale.

I bought these for the parts, so the frames are now redundant, they are also way to big for me.
1945 Hobbs Of Barbican , Blue Riband.
has been undercoated by hand i think so needs respraying.
Seat tube 25.1/4"
Top tube 23.1/2. (proper racing frame geometry)
No dents or issues with the frame that i can see.
Definitely built for 27.1.1/4 wheels. as can be seen by the photo




£60

Next up a Holdsworth according to the previous owner who had had the frame since the 60s.

I cannot guarantee that this is a Holdsworth, however its a lovely frame with Campag dropouts, front and rear.
seat tube 25. 1/2"
Top tube 23.1/2"
Built for Mafac cantilever brake calipers, which i have and will be supplied along with the frame.
Handle bars
Mafac brake levers
SR quill stem
also supplied with the frame.

Built for 27.1.1/4" wheels.



£60

Finally
A.J. Curnock track/path frame with round fork blades and twin plate fork crown.
Stunning paint and lug lining.


Photo fitted with 27.1.1'4 wheels which fit well.



£70

The wheels are not for sale.
i have plenty more photos if you need them.
Pick up in Erith Kent or i can deliver to Central London.

Is it possible to fit 700c wheels to the Holdsworth or are the cantis not adjustable like side pull?

Bump. Lovely frames and good pricing too. GLWS

Yes it is.!
These wheels are fitted with 23mm tyres, hence it is a little gappy but with say 25mm tyres and guards, i think it will look fine.

thanks.

The Curnock looks a rare breed. Not a name I have heard of. And quite old too. Worth finding more about.

Great frames.

That Curnock is just lovely. Gutted that it’s a 23”, way too big for me 😡

Really need to move these on as they are taking up a lot of space.
£5 off each frame.
Holdsworth £45
Hobbs £45
Curnock £65

That Curnock has quite the geometry !

extract from the London Gazzette 1952

NOTICE is hereby given that the Partnership
heretofore subsisting between us the undersigned
Alfred James Curnock and Sidney Francis Jarrams
carrying on business as Cycle Manufacturers and
Dealers at 335-337 Stratford Road Sparkbrook in
the city of Birmingham under the style or firm of
IMPERIAL PETREL CYCLES has been dissolved
by mutual consent as from the 1st day of February

1. All debts due to and owing by the said late
   firm will be received and paid respectively by the
   said Alfred James Curnock. The business will in
   future be carried on by Alfred James Curnock under
   the style or firm of Imperial Petrel Cycles.—Dated
   the 10th day of July 1952.
   A. J. CURNOCK.
   (173) S. F. JARRAMS.
   
   

So Curnock must have been building frames on his own account prior to the establishment of "Imperial Petral"...?

Classic Lightweights site confirm Alf Curnock purchased Imperial Petral from Joe Cooke in the early 1950's

Campagnolo Nuovo Tipo 36h hubs and Fiamme 27.1./4 36h alloy rims.

These were built up and were a lovely set of wheels until i got hold of them and ruined them.
The hubs run well, they need a clean and there is some chrome loss.
The rims are in very good condition.



Rims £20
Hubs £20