Hi Scott and BB

This is the first time, I recall, that we have recorded a 45053.
It's most certainly a Rover 45 chassis with an older engine.

This is great forensic work Scott and BB have given us.

We have a Rover SB brochure dated 8/84 that suggests only the 17"
was being made (no ref to a 20"). This new evidence suggests that
20" were being made by Rover prior to that date.

[Linked Image]

The earlier handle bar logo (I can't remember what BB calls it) "Razor Logo"
suggests the handle bracket is much older - even before the pentagon logo
of the late 1970s.

The best interpretation is that BB has suggested - this machine
is a bitsa - but certainly restorable!

I think there may be an easy explanation for this.
The original machine must have been poorly stored in the open weather.
[The corrosion on the maker's plate is extraordinary]

BB has identified the paint as Apple Green.
Its spray painted - not powder coated like the later Kermit Green jobs.
I can't say I understand the blue undercoat.

Cheers
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Jack





Last edited by Bonnar_Bloke; 29/04/17 07:14 AM. Reason: Added Logo Name