ROBIN HOOD

[Goldenrod1]

I think that the timeline would favor Errol Flynn (1938 vs 1955-59). I know, he wasn't a Brit.

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Would you rather ride a wimpy, storky, Raleigh or a He-man robber of fat men with money? Which one gets you more Limey bikes?

 

[Goldenrod1]

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hath ofttimes thought Sir Wally could have fitted a likeness of Richard Greene to the head tube...

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his erstwhile wee shanty came up for sale about three year back -

Sprawling manor once owned by actor Richard Greene on sale for £2.9m

Matinee idol Richard Greene bought the property in Inch, Gorey, Wexford in 1963. During his stay, the Georgian house played host to Elizabeth Taylor, Cary Grant and Richard Burton.

www.dailymail.co.uk

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Methinks da light-on-the-peddle Blokes hath been sipping too much meed.

 

[Goldenrod1]

I’ve built my collection around non-Raleigh branded British 3 speed roadsters. So far, I have a Dunelt, Rudge, Philips, Hercules, Moulton F frame, Armstrong, BSA, Triumph, Gazelle, and my latest bike, a 1969 Robin Hood. These pics are as found, w/white tires.
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You must have a tolerant and loving, near-sighted Honey, tucked among all those exotic mistresses.

 

[ruiples]

Hello, @ruiples

There's a few around out there:

BSA Golden Clubman 3 Speed

Not sure what year this is but hope to find out… Rod, lever and drum brakes! It must weigh a ton! I was going to have a look at this one yesterday but it had already sold. Just as well, reall…

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Not the same model, but:

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The BSA name and sales pitch may be related to the BSA Gold Star Cubman Motorcycle that they were selling at a similar period.

1956 BSA Gold Star DBD34 Clubman Road Racer - National Motorcycle Museum

nationalmcmuseum.org

I hope that this helps.

Best Regards,

Adrian

Hey Adrian

Huge thanks for the info! Very helpful. At least I see some semblance in these ones to mine. Helps me know what might have been original and what’s not in the resto process.

Cheers