Alvin Drysdale Red Devil

[comet]

I bought a Red Devil about 6 weeks ago. My nephew picked it up for me. He’s an hour away and I am 12 away. I finally went to my sisters house and got the bike. WOW. I got it from the grandson of the original owner. He says it’s all original even the paint. I didn’t think so because of the pictures but now I think it is original and awesome.
The first picture is how I got it. Then it’s pictures of the bike cleaned and with some grips and a saddle and seat post I had. The last picture is glimpse behind the curtain.
Frame. Kromo by AP
Handlebars. Torrington
Stem. ? Says “ Made in England” on the underside, maybe part of the headset below
Headset. Walton & Brown Ltd.
Hubs. British Hub Co. Sivada model
Rear cogs. Phillips. Celtonia freewheel and unmarked fixed looks like it could also be Celtonia
Crank and chainring. Williams. Made in England
Pedals. Phillips

Serial number 407014 found on bottom bracket and fork crown

More pics to come

 

[comet]

More pics

 

[ccmerz]

I red that the Devil is in the details. This confirms it!

 

[kccomet]

I've had a couple of red devils, and still have one. there was a really nice one for sale on ebay awhile back. if thats original paint, and it looks like it, it's the nicest one I've seen...congrats

 

[GTs58]

What a knock out! Congrats on your acquisition.

 

[detroitbike]

This is where it’s at in old bikes. A killer OG
Paint bike!

 

[bikerbluz]

Holy wow! What a beauty! Any idea on what year? Congrats

 

[jimbo53]

Beautiful bike!! It’s moments like this when such a pristine machine becomes part of your collection that all bike collectors live for!

 

[Mr. Monkeyarms]

My God that's gorgeous!!

Congrats!!

 

[fat tire trader]

I'm jealous!

Did you look up any date codes?

The crank looks like 1939?

Williams component dating

www.classiclightweights.co.uk

My Velox has a 1936 chainring and the serial number on the frame is #482

1936? Drysedale Velox