Harry Quinn restored
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Harry Quinn restored
Harry Quinn gave me this back in 1977, It had been originally owned by Kevin Apter, 2X's National RR Champion.
When I aquired it in 1977 it had Galley equipment, been restored with Campagnolo super record.
Reynolds 531 super light, just waiting for the weather to change before I give it a spin.

Any input on value would be appriciated, Cheers
When I aquired it in 1977 it had Galley equipment, been restored with Campagnolo super record.
Reynolds 531 super light, just waiting for the weather to change before I give it a spin.

Any input on value would be appriciated, Cheers
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No idea of value but this bike is beautiful and from a very respected builder to boot. You're in the UK, right?
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You wouldn't sell this, would you?
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I owned a Harry Quinn- not the same as this one- mine had a shorter wheelbase.
I kind of wish I did not sell it, but it would have sat for 10-15 years. Sold it long ago in the late 70's.
Quinn made all kinds of designs.
I was just asked about it's geometry, mine was 22" center to top.
37.25" wheelbase. A Clement DelMondo would not fit, it would hit the seat tube. Well, it would unless one backed out the adjuster screws, but that was not the point.
I kind of wish I did not sell it, but it would have sat for 10-15 years. Sold it long ago in the late 70's.
Quinn made all kinds of designs.
I was just asked about it's geometry, mine was 22" center to top.
37.25" wheelbase. A Clement DelMondo would not fit, it would hit the seat tube. Well, it would unless one backed out the adjuster screws, but that was not the point.
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Beautiful and very unique. I have no flipping idea on value but will happily throw a number out there to start some chatter.
High-end frameset, componentry and provenance... let’s say $1,400?
High-end frameset, componentry and provenance... let’s say $1,400?
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Harry Quinn gave me this back in 1977, It had been originally owned by Kevin Apter, 2X's National RR Champion.
When I aquired it in 1977 it had Galley equipment, been restored with Campagnolo super record.
Reynolds 531 super light, just waiting for the weather to change before I give it a spin.

Any input on value would be appriciated, Cheers
When I aquired it in 1977 it had Galley equipment, been restored with Campagnolo super record.
Reynolds 531 super light, just waiting for the weather to change before I give it a spin.

Any input on value would be appriciated, Cheers
Beautiful, cool and awesome.

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That is a beautiful bike and agree that $1500 +/- would be a fair price. The only problem I could see is if you try to sell it the brand won't be well know to a broad audience. But to an aficionado, that is eye candy and very desirable.
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Thank you guy's for the kind words on the bike,
Sorry, no documentation. I knew Harry from 1975 thru to his passing 2009, he was 92yr.
Harry was a great man who helped thousands of young bike racers like myself when we had no money.
Here's a pic of me winning the Pan American games on a Harry in 1979.
Sorry, no documentation. I knew Harry from 1975 thru to his passing 2009, he was 92yr.
Harry was a great man who helped thousands of young bike racers like myself when we had no money.
Here's a pic of me winning the Pan American games on a Harry in 1979.

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Well, that picture is good enough. Oftentimes, if you want to tell a story that it was owned by someone famous or used to win a race, having some sort of picture showing that may improve the value. Well, sometimes the owned by a famous person part anyway. It at least makes a more complete story, and, when you get to the higher price ranges, a story that goes along with the bike can have a positive affect on the sale price.
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Well knock me over with a feather!
Gordon Singleton visiting us to ask valuation on a classic bike.
This definitely makes my day.
Brent
Gordon Singleton visiting us to ask valuation on a classic bike.
This definitely makes my day.
Brent
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my nice bike is at home
=great Photo from '79.. and of the chromed HQ frame.. Chrome adds a bit more weight than paint would, one would hardly notice, but it is much more durable ..and lovely. Enjoy!
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