Rudge-Whitworth of yet to be determined vintage

This, ladies and gentlemen, has style.

A Rudge-Whitworth (frame only) rescued from certain death. Sadly not much more to it, but nevertheless this will form the heart of a new restoration or rebuild.

So far I see:

• Coaster hub (no clutter and cables, clean bars)
• On One Mary Bars (silver with brown leather gips
• Wheels (3X rear, radial front)
• Frame finish (just a gentle waxing so as not to lose the delicate pin-stripes)

Any suggestions?

And, judging by the brass headset badge, this is old.

...because this is what an "old" headset badge looks like...

More here

http://www.localhistory.scit.wlv.ac.uk/Museum/Transport/bicycles/Rudge.htm

All that said, I would consider trading it for this.....

Rudge 500 cc TV 1927

The ultimate!