Finlay Brothers history site - UPDATED - 1930's Barb restoration project

Finlay Brothers history site

Preserving the bicycle and
motorcycle heritage of
Finlay Brothers, Elizabeth St
Melbourne, 1900-1961.

Barb pace bicycle
Built for speed...
A Barb returns to the M.C.G.
A Sprung Frame Barb with a 'Cyclo' derailleur
A Barb with a concealed rear brake cable (through the top tube)
A restored Sprung Frame Barb
"The Roy" - A one of a kind?
UPDATED - 1930's Barb restoration project
Barb frame to be restored
"The Mighty Barb"
Barb Roadster
1940's Ladies Barb bicycle
1940's Barb bicycle still owned by original family
1934 Barb bicycle - dated by its Williams cranks
Sprung Frame Barb - rear suspension
Sprung Frame Barb - front and rear suspension
Barb bicycle head badge

UPDATED - 1930's Barb restoration project

Before restoration (Jan 2012):

Repainted in a traditional colour (Feb 2012):

Beautiful Kenn Dickie pinstriping turns this great old frame into a work of art (Dec 2012):