The progress on my grandfather’s 1948 Carlton has been slow. The paint shop screwed up the decals so I ordered a new set from H Lloyd Cycles which then got lost in the post. H Lloyd thankfully are sending a new set. See my profile for photos of the Carlton.
Going through some old boxes of junk, I found my grandfather’s old log book, a team patch and an original, never been used seat post decal. I love the advert for Carlton bicycles at a dealership in Johannesburg. The newspaper clipping featuring my grandfather and great grandfather is rather special, I suppose they were really into cycling. Which I suppose answers the question that many people ask; how did my grandfather at age 22 have a Carlton International racing bicycle.
It’s a rather rare occurrence to have such provenance with a vintage bicycle, I’m very grateful that I’m able to provide the bikes backstory.
by majubafruit