What’s it worth: vintage Alvin Drysdale restored track bike

[Steve in SLO]

I was given this bike by a friend who wanted me to either find an appreciative buyer or museum that would like it. This is a likely late 40s Drysdale Red Devil track bike that was ridden by his dad as a member of the North Hollywood Wheelmen from the 40s to 50s.
My friend recently had it completely refurbished to include repaint, rechrome and rebuild so it essentially looks like a new bike with some modern components - i.e. wheels – substituted for original bits. Unfortunately, it does not have the correct DT decals, nor does it have his personalized nameplate for the head tube.
I know this is probably a CR question, but anyone know an approximate value on this? I’ve been looking and there’s really nothing out there currently that is equivalent to it.
BTW: sorry about the sideways pictures and thanks in advance for any input.

[redir]

Oh gosh that is pretty!

I cannot help you with the valuation. I think some collectors would rather it not have been refurbished but for someone who wants to ride it, it's a beauty.

[Louis]

Very nice!

With cottered cranks even. Although I know first-hand how much of a pain they can be, once they start to act up.

[Toeclips]

I would buy these decals from Ebay, Drysdale decals, dress the frame up, nice paint job and the vintage handle bar and stem are great
https://www.ebay.com/itm/18454529507...YAAOSwTJhc23aB

[pinkshogun]

ealbert01@gmail.com

eddie albert knows much about Drysdales. email him

[Steve in SLO]

Thanks all, and esp pinkshogun. I will email Eddie Albert.

[pinkshogun]

https://www.core77.com/posts/26689/A...Cycle-Club-NYC

[Joel]

Just an add that Eddie is definitely the guy to talk to on this. I bought a very cool vintage track bicycle from him a few years back, and he knows everything about these machines.

[RWHowe]

Contact Jeff Groman formerly of Classic Cycle, the world-renowned bike shop located on Bainbridge. (Bainbridge Island, Washington)

Jeff has teamed up with Peter Nye and produced some books and videos on six-day racing - The Six-Day Bicycle Races: America's Jazz-Age Sport