Information on my bike please

[Hertsdigger]

Hello all I've been using my bike a Humber beeston clubman for a while now it was my grandfathers who brought it in 1949/50 it's pretty much original apart from having a seven speed gears fitted, the paint is original gold colour all in all its a great bike. I'm looking for advice on restoration, or sale of the bike. Iv seen a few go for several hundred pounds before but I'm unsure on what I should sell or accept for the bike, should I restore the bike or leave it as it is, considering the age and usage the bike has had I'd say it was in pretty good condition and she's still a beauty to ride after all these years. Anyone can advise me that would be much appreciated
Thanks for looking.
Michael.

 

[Spiderweb]

There is one for sale on eBay right know, the buyer wants £550 or offers.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=222373625741&globalID=EBAY-GB
Can you post a picture?

 

[Cycleops]

Love to see a PIC @Hertsdigger .

 

[biggs682]

@JoeyB

Love to see a PIC @Hertsdigger .

and me please

@Hertsdigger why not just leave as near as original and use it ?

 

[Hertsdigger]

Thanks for all the replies. I don't use it as much as I once did as my son prefer to ride on muddy fields rather then roads, obviously the Humber isn't to great on a muddy field. So I thought I'd sell it hopefully to someone who can appreciate the old girl. I'll upload some photos tomorrow as she's in the shed atm.

 

[Hertsdigger]

There is one for sale on eBay right know, the buyer wants £550 or offers.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=222373625741&globalID=EBAY-GB
Can you post a picture?

Mine is like that but it has a checkered pattern on the forks also it has the racing handle bars like in the last photo.

 

[Hertsdigger]

Love to see a PIC @Hertsdigger .

I'll take a photo tomorrow and upload it.

 

[Hertsdigger]

@JoeyB



and me please

@Hertsdigger why not just leave as near as original and use it ?

Its not practical for me anymore as our son likes riding on muddy fields etc. I like the idea of leaving it as it is but wasn't sure if there was a market for bikes like mine.

 

[biggs682]

Its not practical for me anymore as our son likes riding on muddy fields etc. I like the idea of leaving it as it is but wasn't sure if there was a market for bikes like mine.

yes there is a market for your bike

 

[Hertsdigger]

yes there is a market for your bike

Would you have any idea where best to advertise the bike?

 

[Hertsdigger]

Love to see a PIC @Hertsdigger .

 

[Hertsdigger]

@JoeyB



and me please

@Hertsdigger why not just leave as near as original and use it ?

 

[Hertsdigger]

 

[mikeymustard]

That's a lovely machine; since it was your grandad's I think you should think very hard before you sell it, I guarantee you will regret it later.
If you absolutely must sell it, you probably won't gain much if anything from restoring it, so other than a derust and polish, let the buyer choose whether to restore or not

 

[Hertsdigger]

That's a lovely machine; since it was your grandad's I think you should think very hard before you sell it, I guarantee you will regret it later.
If you absolutely must sell it, you probably won't gain much if anything from restoring it, so other than a derust and polish, let the buyer choose whether to restore or not

I just don't use it anymore and has sat in the shed for 18 months . and the Mrs is moaning about the shed being full of junk, It would be nice if I could sell it to someone who will appreciate the bike, what kind of price would you suggest I try and get for it?