This is the best way to get involved with other scot sailors, to have the best sailing experiences, and. This superb david rattray built flying scot was arguably the best scotish bicycle model ever built. Ive put these identification details on to help flying scot owners tell what year their machine was produced. Rattray flying scot see this website for all things flying scot. We expertly restore vintage bikes at velo works in glasgow. The flying scotsman had a 40year, two millionmile working life.
While sailing slowly out of the cove, my flying scot sailboat approaches the wind line on the open water and then begins to pick up speed. Great full colour 256 page large coffee table book for bike lovers. In many ways he was the twowheel equivalent of car racing driver stirling moss, who is seen as one of the greats. Vintage lightweight bicycle frames and parts for sale home frames bikes 1930s for sale 1940s for sale. It was the most complete bike shop you could ever ask for. Welcome to the flying scot its a place to share photographs of your flying scot, or memories of the great glasgow built bicycles and to help others restore and ride their flying scots.
Streaming back into our hearts at the age of 93, the flying scot. Flying scot for sale in uk 22 secondhand flying scots. Silver flying scot headbadge vintage bicycle parts, old bicycle. Flying scot 531 tt road racing bike vintage 1956 in good condition dyce, aberdeen looking for a ready to use classic road racing bike, perhaps for a special eroica or a. Flying scot for sale in uk 20 secondhand flying scots. To see the detail behind a listing, click on the first column, to sort by any column click the heading for that column. Why this highflying scots new book has made him the talk of. A disparate collection of articles some related to the scot s and some not. Identifying the exact age of any scot frame or bicycle can at best be difficult and at.
Vintage lightweight pricing guide olmo to zeus sheldon brown. Fully restoration with respray back to original condition. The flying scot bikes were first built in 1901 by david rattray and co. For sale is a stunning little 51cm reynolds 531 lightweight blue flying scot from 1958 frame number 53h. It includes a anodized aluminum mast and stainless steel rigging. As a member of the fssa, we encourage you to join a flying scot fleet. We, the factory would never list a boat that was not sound. The original name for rattrays machines were the scot and many considered that the flying scot, which became more prevalent in the late 1940s, was overly fancy. Join, renew, donate or purchase items flying scot sailing. Nigel has dispensed with the facial hair since those days. I have seen some silly prices going in on ebay and gumtree most of which are laughed at by the facebook flying scot group and dont sell. Use precise geolocation data actively scan device characteristics for identification.
One for the roadies and calling flying scot owners glasgow. He was known for his unusual riding positions and for the old faithful bicycle he built which included parts from a washing machine. Museum bikes from 1945 to 1965 on display at classic cycle, a bicycle shop and. Graeme obree born 11 september 1965, nicknamed the flying scotsman, is a scottish racing cyclist who twice broke the world hour record, in july 1993 and april 1994, and was the individual pursuit world champion in 1993 and 1995. This book is chock full of valuable information about the flying scot, its history, its riggings, its sailing, and its safety. Museum bikes from 1966 to 1985 on display at classic cycle. May 26, 2009 posts about flying scot written by brucerobbins. This boat is in excellent racing condition or would also make an excellent daysailor. Caveat emptor boats for sale flying scot sailing association. The early 1950s were a boom time in the cycling trade. Race bikes, however, are fairly rare and do have value. Discounted price for the newest revision of highlights of scots n water.
Finished dark blue with white head tube and seat tube panel. Earlier versions of the script transfer were often seen set on a speed effect panel in a contrasting colour as seen below. Anyone whose bought campagnolo or other bike components, or bikes for that matter, from nigel scott of will no doubt have wondered what he looked like in his cycling days. Like most racing bikes from this era, our pale blue falcon is built out of reynolds 531 lightweight steel. The smaller the size the better, and the more touring goodies the better. Oscar juners flying scot bicycle in 1900, david rattray and his sister agnes opened their bicycle shop in glasgow, scotland.
Flying scot sailing association one windsor cove,suite 305, columbia, s. Unfortunately i sense were sliding to dystopia faster than i can write about it. If youve any other articles to add of your own doing or would like to add a page for your own classic marque or speciality, please get in touch, and ill host it here. Our value guide provides the most comprehensive, reliable, and accurate valuation for bicycle values based on condition, year, brand, model and msrp.
To complement this article, elton popelance presented three classic machines. I roam the lammermuir hills on my vintage flying scot bicycle, prowl edinburghs book shops or else quaff beer in good company or i did before the bug struck. The sack of oxford is the two book middle series, set thirtythree years earlier in 2073. Sir john young jackie stewart, obe born 11 june 1939 is a british former formula one racing driver from scotland. We can also advise on these boats as we do require them to be here at the factory for inspection with signed titles in our possession. It is all original with regards to paint and parts. Details about vintage flying scot racing bike 1960s 23. Flying scot 10 speed bicycle created by rattrays of glasgow. The return for the website on 14th march 2019 after an.
This 1952 scot, the 50th built that year, belonged to frazers late fatherinlaw who was a keen cyclist and a member of st christophers cc in glasgow. Hull is sound, the only damage is the foredeck around the mast step area. A full refund will be issued including original postage and packaging but you will be responsible for the postage to return the item. We and our partners process personal data such as ip address, unique id, browsing data for. Flying scot sailboat parts, sailing equipment, kits, boats. The flying scotsman is back on the tracks after retiring. As a result, you may find wonderful examples from the 50s and 60s too. Inhouse bicycle production started in 1928, and was quite brisk leading up to the war, when the shop was contracted to produce pins for bailey bridge construction. Advice on restoring a 1957 flying scot bike forums. Flying scot 531 tt road racing bike vintage 1956 in good condition are you looking for a ready to use classic road racing bike, perhaps for a special eroica or a. The caveat emptor page lists boats for sale by boat owners. How lightweight cycles are made 1947 woods valves description and use.
Flying scot restoration raleigh record ace with full respray. Flying scot bicycle for sale flying scot racing bike 1977. The hidden glasgow forums view topic glasgows cycling. Removing a headset is more akin to surgery than bricklaying. Heres nigel in 1982 with his restored flying scot bike. Flying scot inc is merely the listing agent on these boats. Fssa the flying scot sailing association flying scot. Guided by innovation, technology and design, we develop some of the best bikes, apparel and equipment for you. Using my own and other owners machines, photos and with memories such as those by archie thomson, i hope to show just what made the flying scot bicycle so special to many in scotland and around the world. A boats history affects its value check the history of this 2006 flying scot and avoid buying a previously damaged boat.
When not foretelling our grim prospects, i roam the lammermuir hills on my vintage flying scot bicycle, prowl edinburghs book shops or else quaff beer in good company or i did before the bug struck. This flying scot tandem is a new edition to jeffs collection, but hes had his eye on it for quite some time. Smoke free home, see my other listings for two more steam box sets. Beloved icon of british engineering is back on the tracks. Mad sails built in madison, wi and load rite trailer built in fairless hills, pa. Flying scots are a ballasted centerboard boat that was designed in 1957 and have built about 6300. Boat hasnt been sailed in quite a few years, and has been kept high and dry covered on the trailer in my shaded back yard. As a member of the fssa, we encourage you to join a flying scot fleet near you. Oscar juners 1962 flying scot racing bike classic cycle. Taylor, trevor jarvis and the flying scots were all present and have all played a part in the british cy. It has made the authors the talk of the town in washington dc, men of the moment who have moved into the sexiest section of the world of high economics, all but publicly acknowledged as worthy winners of future nobel prizes one of these days. The flying scot, constructed with over fiftyfive years of marine and sailing experience, is perfect for family. Get the best deals on scott bikes when you shop the largest online selection at.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Vintage lightweight pricing guide geminiani to motobecane. In doing so, they laid the foundations of a company that would go on to produce scotlands premier lightweight bicycle, the scot, or perhaps better known as the flying scot. The flying scot road bike olympic ring eroica vint. Apart from how much is it worth the most frequently asked. Flying scot was a marque used by scottish and then an english bicycle manufacturer. Fourth in a series intended to cover the careers of the worlds greatest motorcycle racing champions, bob mcintyre the flying scot tells the story of the man who never actually won a world championship but certainly deserved to. The flying scot 1958 vintage racing bicycle in kt4 london for. Pair metal bike pedals aluminium alloy bicycle mtb platform multiple colour 916. History in october 1900, david rattray and his sister agnes opened their first shop in mcaslin street, glasgow.
The first few years of the decade saw cycling use continue to rise, and production was in full swing to accommodate many first time cyclists. It is on a teenee trailer and i have brand new wheels and tires. Flying scot 531 tt road racing bike vintage 1956 in good condition dyce, aberdeen looking for a ready to use classic road racing bike, perhaps for a special eroica or a sportive event, or just to hang on the wall. To join this group you are required to answer the questions at the beginning of the process. Flying scot frame identification 1 ive put these identi flickr. The fssa also offers members a discounted price for the newest revision of highlights of scots n water. The flying scot, continental model in october 1900, david rattray and his sister agnes opened their first shop in mcaslin street, glasgow. Flying scot bob reid dating your flying scot mario confente russ howe vintage derosa guide andrea bonfanti. Nicknamed the flying scot, he competed in formula one between 1965 and 1973, winning three world drivers championships, and twice.
Hilary stone shows seven machines with unorthodox frames, from a magnificent 1930s flying gate via an amazing paris galibier to a classic thanet silverlight. The brown coated staff knew all the answers, and were all keen flying scot. I have a flying scot continental model blue and white 5 gears. The mould lines are there to guide the cutting of the hood for the adjuster. Boat is complete including recent set of race sails. Aug 20, 2012 i am indeed, doing time trials on my cross bike, putting long stem and rigid forks on mtb i have been turned. Museum bikes from 1945 to 1965 classic cycle bainbridge island.
Museum bikes from 1945 to 1965 classic cycle bainbridge. When the dollars increase beyond that, the field of buyers decreases. This 1952 scot, the 50th built that year, belonged to frazers late fatherinlaw who was a keen cyclist and a member of st christophers cc in. Scott motorcycles flying squirrel for sale car and. A new flying scot racing sailboat comes in your choice of standard hull, and trim colors. See this website for all things flying scot pics from frazer mackay. Be good to see you on the flying scot, there was a bit of chat about scots, mercians, fixed wheels right up your street.
Rattray was probably the largest maker of lightweight bicycles in scotland. Ive been riding a bike friday since 1992 and love it for you giftchallenged cyclists, here are three more unique gift suggestions to go with my cycling gift guide. I didnt notice it, i dont have wall hangers, theyre not art, theyre bikes. Apart from how much is it worth the most frequently asked questions are how old is my flying scot. Check for storm damage, accidents, loss, theft, registration history and more. Travel restrictions click for more on travel restrictions.
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