Very early Brompton value

[fastpedaller]

Apologies in advance if I've put this in an incorrect forum. A friend's FIL has ill health and friend has been tasked with selling a vast collection of cycles, cameras etc. As care is expensive he's trying to realise a good price, and mentioned to me that there is a very early Brompton - he describes it as having steel rimmed wheels (a feature I was unaware of on Bromptons) which I guess may identify it as indeed being VERY early. Does anyone know if (being that early) gives it an even greater value than the usual high value Bromptons command?

[fossala]

The early ones with the large "hump" tend to command a premium. IIRC an early one sold last year for around £2000 on ebay, can't find the listing though. The challenge would be finding a buyer to pay that premium and that would often mean being willing to ship to Asia.
https://www.commuterbikeguide.co.uk/rea ... ton-bicycl

[S2L]

Why not sending a few photos and maybe the serial number to Brompton and see what they say about the age?

If it was a Mach 1 incarnation of some sort, surely there is a collector out there prepared to pay 4 figures for it. If it is simply old, but not very rare, then a lot less.

Check this too

https://www.brompton.com/about-us/history

[Cyril Haearn]

Condition is very important, mileage, original parts or upgrades?
Like to see pictures of it and the other bikes

[fastpedaller]

Condition is very important, mileage, original parts or upgrades?
Like to see pictures of it and the other bikes

Likely to be very good condition (I believe his Ti Brompton hasn't even been ridden!) a mercian tandem, all sorts that I haven't seen. My pal is (understandably) concentrating on caring for his FIL, so hasn't much time to devote to selling, however he'll have to clear it all to rent FIL's house. He's in a bit of a dilemma really, and I'm not nearby to give any sales help I'd be willing to carry out.

[Gattonero]

Apologies in advance if I've put this in an incorrect forum. A friend's FIL has ill health and friend has been tasked with selling a vast collection of cycles, cameras etc. As care is expensive he's trying to realise a good price, and mentioned to me that there is a very early Brompton - he describes it as having steel rimmed wheels (a feature I was unaware of on Bromptons) which I guess may identify it as indeed being VERY early. Does anyone know if (being that early) gives it an even greater value than the usual high value Bromptons command?

Like said above, you can't expect any figure with a vague description.
A serial number could be a start. The complete feature of original parts for the year is another must.

The price of a collectible item is something that only the buyer can justify, so it may well be higher or lower than you are expecting to fetch.
Surely, a 5-digits serial number bike in decent order and complete list of original parts, will go for over £4-5k

[drossall]

He's in a bit of a dilemma really, and I'm not nearby to give any sales help I'd be willing to carry out.

Approach a local club for help? Especially if FiL was a member.