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Merlin 'L'Internationale' - 1946

Posted: Wednesday 19th August 2020

Owned By: Bob Freeman

FrameMerlin 'L'Internationale' 1946 frame no. 018197 (poss.013197); seat tube 22", top tube 23", chainstays 16½", wheelbase 40½"
WheelsBayliss-Wiley 32/40 with Dunlop special Lightweight rims 26 x 1¼" and Michelin tyres.
Huret wingnuts
ChainsetDuprat fluted steel cottered 46T
PedalsLyotard
GearsSingle-speed fixed 16/20T
BrakesGB
Stem/BarsGB alloy girder stem with Merlin Triumph bars
SaddleBrooks B15N laced
Extra detailsApex pump and Bluemels Popular mudguards.
Purchased from UK in 2006 and restored here in our paint shop
Three stages of restoration:Original head
Three stages of restoration:Original head
Damaged original transfer
Damaged original transfer
Restored paintwork with reproduced headbadge
Restored paintwork with reproduced headbadge
Reproduction transfer on down tube
Reproduction transfer on down tube
Delicate lugwork, especially considering that this frame is listed as 1946
Delicate lugwork, especially considering that this frame is listed as 1946
Three frame details including rear end with frame number 018197 or possibly 013197
Three frame details including rear end with frame number 018197 or possibly 013197
1940 Merlin catalogue (page 4) showing L'Internationale
1940 Merlin catalogue (page 4) showing L'Internationale
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Posted: Wednesday 19th August 2020

Owned By: Bob Freeman

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