Genuine Hugh Porter?

[taximan]

Some time ago I bought a bike which was advertised as a Hugh Porter. At the time I researched the Marque and came across a site which listed all the frame numbers and where known, the whereabouts of the bikes. Unfortunately I am unable to find that site now, but I do remember that the frame number of my bike (4426) fits in nicely with the series. As I have no documentation to prove the bike is a genuine Hugh Porter I was wondering if anyone out there has a similar model to compare it with. My bike at some time has been resprayed rather crudely and H/P Decals applied. I intend to have the frame professionally refinished but would like to be sure in my mind that it is a genuine Hugh Porter bike before I go any further. I don't use the bike a great deal but when I do I find it to be a great bike to ride.

 

[Paulus]

I can't help you with information, but it looks a cracking bike.

 

[carpenter]

post 6 in this thread looks very similar:

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=306158

 

[taximan]

Thanks for that carpenter, the lugs do look very similar.

 

[Cycleops]

I don’t know anything about Porter bikes but In all likelihood it’s the real deal. If someone wanted to produce a a fake and sell it they would pick one of the better known marques. Why go to the trouble of faking a Porter with it’s more limited appeal?
BTW nice bike.

 

[taximan]

I don’t know anything about Porter bikes but In all likelihood it’s the real deal. If someone wanted to produce a a fake and sell it they would pick one of the better known marques. Why go to the trouble of faking a Porter with it’s more limited appeal?
BTW nice bike.

That is more or less what I am thinking, I think I am just looking for confirmation