Holdsworth frame recognition

[oldtel]

Hi, I believe it's a Holdsworth Hurricane, a good example can be found at https://www.flickr.com/photos/stronglight/albums/72157620917135524
Thanks Terry

 

[spartan300spartan]

The frame number is probably on the LH dropout. The BB number is just a Nervex part nunber for the shell, I think.

Brilliant found it on the LH dropout like you suggested , it’s 18723 so looks like 1954 .?

 

[spartan300spartan]

Hi, I believe it's a Holdsworth Hurricane, a good example can be found at https://www.flickr.com/photos/stronglight/albums/72157620917135524
Thanks Terry

Thanks a million it looks to be according to the lugs, now I can start the restoration! Frame number is 18723 so looks like 1954 ?
Cheers
John

 

[uphillstruggler]

Thanks a million it looks to be according to the lugs, now I can start the restoration! Frame number is 18723 so looks like 1954 ?
Cheers
John

Doesn’t look like it needs too much work, good luck

 

[Mikeymilan]

Hi
I have this holdsworth
Any idea of model or year?
I've looked on the great time line but that doesn't show this frame number?
Thanks in advance
Mike

 

[biggs682]

@Mikeymilan i love those lugs
can't help with id ing it though

 

[midlife]

The lollipop on the seat stay cap is a clue if I think it is what I think it is then its worth a Bob or three.....

 

[Mikeymilan]

The lollipop on the seat stay cap is a clue if I think it is what I think it is then its worth a Bob or three.....

What do you suspect it is?

 

[Mikeymilan]

@Mikeymilan i love those lugs
can't help with id ing it though

Yes seems to be nicely made but in need of tlc

 

[midlife]

What do you suspect it is?

Lollipops, even upside down remind me of Ephgrave, not all the frames had an LE number. There should be VCC Ephgrave bod...

 

[tom73]

 

[Kempstonian]

I don't believe that's a lollipop. To me it just looks like a raised ridge, like the ones on this page: http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/builders/holdsworth.html (The green one shows it best)

Some early Holdsworths had very fancy lugs. I always liked them for that reason. Ephgraves are gorgeous too. There were examples of both in our club back in the day.

 

[biggs682]

Yes seems to be nicely made but in need of tlc

A quick wipe round with a bit of cutting polish , new , tyres , cables , grease and refit the missing parts then ride and enjoy would be my approach

But first check that the seat post and stem are free to move

 

[rogerzilla]

Norman Kilgariff's site will help identify it from the lugs and frame number.

 

[oldtel]

Hi,
I think it could be an end of the line Grubb Perfection when Holdsworth had taken over, hence the not quite Holdsworth badging and the beautiful lugs, which are not Holdsworth standard. Just a thought.
Thanks Terry