Paul H’s 1974 Windsor Carrera Sport

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Here is another post from an owner (or in this case, an owner’s wife) seeking info on their OTS. This is Paul H’s 1974ish Windsor Carrera Sport, sent in by his wife Donna.
This will make our third Windsor Carrera Sport in the OTSG, and I know very little about them. There is, however, a lot of info online about these bikes. Of course Classic Rendezvous and Sheldon have information on them, and if you would like a fairly generous/resonable comp, here is one I found on Craigslist SF.

My husband has been holding on to this bike since his college days (he is now 55).  He thinks he bought it in 1974.  It is red and needs a good clean up, but it is in good shape.  There is no rust or damage and it is marked with a serial number: 074174. Any info you can provide would be helpful. Thanks, donna

Thanks Donna

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  • Julie s

    I believe it was made in Mexico by Acer. Is that a mighty comp crank I see? Love the chrome lugs-and the compe stem is one of my favorites. Just looks a little dusty-should clean up wonderful.

  • Spike

    Windsor bikes were a remarkable value for the money. I would tend to date this bike slightly later than 1974, although that serial number is certainly suggestive.

  • Siegfried Horner

    Interesting. I have an excellent example of a Carrera Sport..all original with added short chrome fenders (to match the beautiful chrome lugs). I bought this bike in the late 1970s and have kept it in fine condition, as with all my bikes.The complete set of aluminum Suntour hardware functions perfectly. I rotate it with my other vintage and newer bikes. Despite all the advantages of carbon frames and SIS gear changing, I still enjoy the nostalgia of bar-end gear change tabs, brake lever extensions, and center-pull Dia-compe brakes, all on a bright red steel frame. It was never state-of-the-art, but never-the-less, was a great value and a comfortable-to- ride touring bike.I don’t see many in any condition.