1956 Carlton Franco Italia

23" frame, number E422

Frame only. Nervex Professional Lugs. Identification is based on the 1957 catalogue as I don't have a 56 catalogue. Could be a Franco Italia, Super Python or Professional all of which were catalogued with Nervex Professional lugs at that time. Franco Italia had pump lugs, Cyclo-Benelux drop-outs and chrome lugs as standard, so that is my best guess. Has clearly had a hard life. Top tube is dented. Badge is 'Cycling Man' type.
Baylis Wiley bottom bracket
Cyclo dropouts

 

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