Claud Butler identification help

[Chrispy]

Hello
Just joined, in the hope of getting some info on the CB I have just acquired.
The bike has been added to over the years, but I hope the pictures will be helpful!
Chrispy

 

[Gunk]

Looks like a Majestic, late 70’s early 80’s I rebuilt one a couple of years ago. Have you got the frame number?

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/1982-claud-butler-531-majestic-project-10.269399/

 

[Chrispy]

Thanks Paulus.
Where would I find the frame number?
Thanks
Chrispy

 

[Chrispy]

Ooops, sorry - thanks Gunk! (I’m a bit new at all this)

 

[simongt]

Cracking find - !

 

[Ian H]

I haven't seen one with wrap-round stays before.

 

[Dag Hammar]

I have a CB Majestic and my model does NOT have wrap-round stays, if that is any help.
There’s a small hole in the frame just above the Claud Butler badge, does that imply that there used to be a ‘proper’ metal badge there originally ?

 

[midlife]

Wrapround stays likely a Holdsworth..... Mistral variety?

 

[Chrispy]

Ooops, sorry - thanks Gunk! (I’m a bit new at all this)

I see your location is Oxford - mine too. Happy to show you the bike some time for an expert opinion, if you’re interested!

 

[classic33]

Avant Coureur Special?

https://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/readers_bikes/claud-butler-avant-coureur-special-1955/

 

[Paulus]

Thanks Paulus.
Where would I find the frame number?
Thanks
Chrispy

The frame number should be stamped on the underside of the bottom bracket.
If not, then look on the seat stays or the chain stays.

 

[biggs682]

Looks like the Reynolds sticker says respray so could be anything.

Only original once

Lack of cage mounts make me think 70's at latest but only a guess

 

[Chrispy]

The frame number should be stamped on the underside of the bottom bracket.
If not, then look on the seat stays or the chain stays.

Had a search there for the frame number yesterday - unsuccessfully. Did find “Made in France” stamped on a rubber / plastic pad across which the cables run, though…

 

[biggs682]

Had a search there for the frame number yesterday - unsuccessfully. Did find “Made in France” stamped on a rubber / plastic pad across which the cables run, though…

That will just be the cable guide