1962 #5421

Owned by Ian Bull.

Technical details from Retrobike.co.uk, 7/7/2015

Frame: 531 double butted tubing. Nervex pro lugs and the signature Carpenter complete wrap around seat stays. The seat tube measures 55cm (c – c) and top tube measures 56cm (c – c). Believe to be the original orange/black paintwork.

Wheels: Weinmann 27 x 1/4 rims on Campagnolo record small flange hubs. Bluemels Tour de France shorty mudguards.

Steering: GB forged hiduminium stem and GB ventoux handlebars. Can’t find a make on the headset.

Brakes: Mafac Dural Forge callipers and Mafac levers (still have the price tag on from F.W. Holdsworth of £5.19).

Drivetrain: Lyotard Berthet model pedals. Stronglight crankset and TA chainrings. TDC bottom bracket.

Gears: 10 speed. Campagnolo bar end shifters, Campagnolo gran sport rear derailleur and front derailleur.

Saddle: Brooks professional saddle and seat clamp, the skirt has been trimmed off the back.