Au Path Racer

[sam]

Screaming for a re-paint. I think blue with white accents. Anyone know what the T stands for?

 

[bulldog1935]

the lugwork is similar to Thanet, but that's where the resemblance ends - even the curves in the T seem to be flipped around
http://www.theracingbicycle.com/Thanet.html
can't find how long they made frames, but 50s show quite a few

 

[MauriceMoss]

Someone on an Australian forum had this pegged as a Taylor (Tom Taylor of Melbourne), but there's only one picture for reference:

Also, it may be (probably less likely) a Dean Toseland:

 

[petritl]

It looks like you were in Austin; how is Art?

Tad

 

[sam]

It looks like you were in Austin; how is Art?

Tad

Yes Art is a dear old friend. We use to ride around San Antonio when he lived there. He no longer rides--has balance issues. But other than that he's doing great.

 

[sam]

I'm going to go with Tom Taylor. Thanks guys.

 

[bulldog1935]

yes, Tom Taylor fits like a T

 

[Eatontkd]

yes, Tom Taylor fits like a T

That's terrific.

 

[sam]

I bet that photo of the Tom Taylor shown by Maurice Moss is the same frame before Art bought it. I know it's been in Art's garage for several years.

 

[sam]

After more research into this bike it may be a Deane Toseland after all...….Toseland marketed his own branded name of cycle which included the range of standard and professional bikes using his knowledge from his early years being a mechanic he put his effort into building high end racing bikes referred to as the “Deane Toseland Special” these consisted of a brazed T on the head tube of which many were custom built to the requirements of the rider.