First year for the 305

[Txturbo]

Hello everyone. I’ve always wanted a 305 dream and I have found one locally that I want to get. I’m not sure of the year though. Owner claims it is a 60. What was the first year these were made in the US.

[G-Man]

I have a 1960 Dream that came from California. That was the first year I believe.



If you check the numbers - they will give you a clue as to the year of the bike. The frame number on mine is C77-A10268. That type of numbering was only used for 1960. In '61, the "A" became part of the first part of the number - CA77 - 1xxxxx.



You'll find the frame number on the left-hand side below the swing-arm pivot near the stand pivot.




G

Hello everyone. I’ve always wanted a 305 dream and I have found one locally that I want to get. I’m not sure of the year though. Owner claims it is a 60. What was the first year these were made in the US.

[Txturbo]

Thanks. I’m waiting for him to send me the numbers. Yours looks pretty rough. Not what I would expect from California. Made any progress on it?

[G-Man]

No progress on this one but I have been collecting parts for it. I have a spare frame so that I can tranplant the missing part of the rear fender.

This one will be built as a pair with a flat bar 1960 C72. I have to clear a few other projects before I can really start on them.

G

Thanks. I’m waiting for him to send me the numbers. Yours looks pretty rough. Not what I would expect from California. Made any progress on it?