The Coronation was Models 54, 54a and 54b in the 1953 and 1954 Claud Butler catalogues, with a bronze-welded frame; the three-speed Model 54b used a Benelux 3-speed.
Known components
Listed exactly as our confirmed sources give them, with the year and source for each. A part listed for one year or version may not apply to every bike, so check against yours.
Frame and fork
- Bronze-welded frame1953 · 54, 54a, 54b — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.5
Gears and drivetrain
- Benelux 3-speed on the three-speed Model 54b1953 · 54, 54a, 54b — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.5
- Benelux 3-speed gear1954 · 54, 54a, 54b — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.4
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Coronation · 54, 54a, 54b | Bronze-welded frame; Benelux 3-speed on the three-speed Model 54b. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.5 |
| 1954 | Coronation · 54, 54a, 54b | Frame set 8 lb; Benelux 3-speed gear. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.4 |
Specs are as printed in the catalogue. Years are when the model appears in a source, not exact production dates.
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Sources
Last updated 19 October 2026. Every fact on this page comes from one of these.