Rattray were probably the largest maker of lightweight bicycles in scotland and were in business between 1901 and 1982. Vintage lightweight bicycle frames and parts for sale home frames bikes 1930s for sale 1940s for sale. Convenient location, fully insured and secure facilities, great deals and a wide range of services, including personal express transfers and valeting service. Wild guesses of value for selected vintage lightweights from atala to zeus. Centerboard was inspected and looks good with a new shim put in. Book with flying scot for great rates and a hasslefree journey. This book is chock full of valuable information about the flying scot, its history, its riggings, its sailing, and its safety.
Museum bikes from 1945 to 1965 classic cycle bainbridge island. Flying scot was a marque used by scottish bicycle manufacturer, david rattray and co. Used models can be found on websites, sailing club bulletin boards, and classified ads for as little as a few thousand dollars. Sailboats manufacturers, used sailboats values, sailboats. Vintage lightweight pricing guide atala to fuji sheldon brown. Having that original box was not a big deal, however, because the train was such a good value which we will enjoy it for many years. Consistently great value 30 years in operation rated 910 on. Its a flying scot from around early birthday present from my mum and dad. The flying scot, constructed with over fiftyfive years of marine and sailing experience, is perfect for family. This is off the 1949 flying scot in my photostream. 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. Flying scot bicycle decals for vintage, classic and. Usa with suntour superbe pro components and scottmatthauser superbrakes. Two images of a flying scot built in the 70s using the simpler italia style lugs which.
Flying scot bike knightswood, glasgow 22inch flying scot if you ever wanted a great condition bike this is the one for you,it has been repainted by ellis briggs and has a complete ultegra group set the bike has never been out in bad weather,i will negotiate on the asking price,no paypa. Bicycle decals for vintage, classic and contemporary cycles, proudly powered by wordpress. Your vintage bicycle could be worth hundreds vintage bike. Steel cycles in england, and these are sometimes referred to as. The real legacy is the experienced teamfamily making them in the western maryland town of deer park. Museum bikes from 1945 to 1965 on display at classic cycle, a bicycle shop and.
One of the giveaway identifications for rattraybuilt bikes is the strengthening piece on the. A vintage flying scot lightweight bike, built by rattrays in glasgow. Built with 600 pounds of floatation and a strong fiberglass hulls, flying scot boasts the solid construction of their sailing vessels. There are online resources such as the bicycle blue book, but i find it to be. 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. Check out the special rate for parking with flying scot glasgow if you book a room through premier inn at glasgow airport. Any other flying scot memorabilia, like bells, musettes, etc. Alfredo binda double toe straps and cinelli badged.
All quotes were gathered directly from each suppliers respective website on 23032020. I am always keen to buy new stock bicycles, frames or parts of the type on this website ie older classic racing and lightweight but not roadsters, shoppers or carrier bikes. 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. Built in 1990 on weight and rerigged as factory spec racer including new lines and hardware for racing and thicker 18 forestay with all new stays and extensions. As a member of the fssa, we encourage you to join a flying scot fleet near you. Youre covered on all lakes, rivers, and oceans within 75 miles of the coast. The name was purchased by dales and from about 1982 to 1991 bicycles were built to order by dave yates at m.
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. Its a really nice article of clothing and being sold at a very reasonable price. Sailing a daysailing boat that has one of the worlds. This is a great story of one of the great race drivers of the fifties and early sixties who was killed in allentown, pa.
Flying scot racing makes for a truly fair competition because all of the boats are measured with strict restrictions on changes. Dont get stuck with an unsafe boat needing costly repairs. Check for storm damage, accidents, loss, theft, registration history and more. The over half century legacy of a flying scot sailboat speaks for itself. For sale is a stunning little 51cm reynolds 531 lightweight blue flying scot from 1958 frame number 53h. Book your parking with the flying scot at glasgow airport book now parking with flying scot at any of the above airport car parks provides you the customer with, secure low cost parking at edinburgh and glasgow airports, whether its for business or holiday you can have peace of mind knowing that your car will be safe and secure in our secure. Ad posted 1 day ago save this ad this ad is featured. Flying scot for sale in uk 54 secondhand flying scots. I bought it from the original owner in either 1979 or 80 canada. Rattray were probably the largest maker of lightweight.
A boats history affects its value check the history of this 1971 flying scot and avoid buying a previously damaged boat. Rattray flying scot see this website for all things flying scot. They not only have a passion for sailing, but also emphasize with the customer point of view. A deer park, maryland company operating since the 1960s, flying scot has handbuilt over 5,000 small sailing boats since 2011. This flying scot tandem is a new edition to jeffs collection, but hes had his eye on it for quite some time. The flying scot, continental model in october 1900, david rattray and his sister agnes opened their first shop in mcaslin street, glasgow. In a best world you could buy any bike you wanted at a price you might. Hilary stone the site for classic and vintage bicycles and. Find great local deals on flying for sale in scotland shop hasslefree with gumtree.
This is a lovely and very rare flying scot with the most beautiful fork crown. Old used boats can be over weight, but are still competitive. Frequent courtesy shuttles operate to and from glasgow airport terminal, 24 hours a. Scotlands largest lowcost airport car parks flying scot. Browse available blue books matching sailboat, flying scot. Museum bikes from 1945 to 1965 classic cycle bainbridge. Want to know how much your vintage bicycle is worth and where to sell it. Department 56 the flying scot train handpainted porcelain. This group is all about bicycles made by the famed scottish bicycle maker. Late 40s to mid 50s models with cinelli crest decal on fork blades are very rare.
The table above displays quoted prices from a number of glasgow airport parking providers. The flying scot story of indy driver johnny thomson. The deck has been resprayed around the edges after all cracking and scratches were filled. History in october 1900, david rattray and his sister agnes opened their first shop in mcaslin street, glasgow. Flying scot vessels are extremely popular among the sailboat racing community. New boats built by flying scot inc in maryland, usa. The flying scot sailing association is the governing body of flying scot. The flying scot by walker, mick hardback book the fast free bob mcintyre. The bike my grandad made me when i was 16 newly refurbished. 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. Finished dark blue with white head tube and seat tube panel.