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I should mention that the log also has several sales records for L-codes and can corroborate the existence of I, J and K-codes.
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When the results of the letter code plotting is taken in conjunction with the results for new model introductions, the code system becomes virtually indisputable, at least for 1969-1974. I could site additional cases, but it would be superfluous.
The Targa was introduced in 1973 and that when it's first sales are logged and they are all E-codes. Sometimes this amount could be considerable due to the practice of buying leftover CCM inventoriy at bargain prices.Īs previuously stated by the OP, one can further verify the system through new model introductions, In 1970 the Mustang was introduced and that was theyear the first sales are logged and they are all B-codes. The presence of old letter codes for a sales year are easily explained by leftover stock. The latest letter code is also, with one exception, the largest letter group for the year, with margins of up to 5:1. When the letter code groups are plotted by sales year it quickly becomes apparent that the highest letter code in each year, starting with A-codes in 1969, advance by one letter for each subsequent year. Based on my experience I can only echo the OP's reservation in relying on memory and reiterate the insistence on first hand objective evidence. With 52 pages and up to 16 entries per page there are literally hundreds of data sets, Consequently, there's little doubt as the accuracy, validity and statistical significance of the data.Īfter leaving the retail bicycle business, I worked for 20+ years as a Quality Engineer, so I am quite competent in data analysis. It's the ideal situation for serial number analysis, containing the model name, model number, serial number, colour and date of all of the store's CCM bicycle sales for 4-1/3 years. During the bicycle boom I was a CCM dealer and have the sales log book covering this period. I can corroborate the OP's chart, with a very high degree of confidence, at least for the period 1969-1974 inclusive. I'd also be interested in seeing catalog pictures from any 1961 to 1964.Īgain, I do not mean to disrespect anybody, just encourage the sharing of actual visual or numeric data.
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Their serial numbers helped confirm my data from those years. Other similarly interested collectors agreed with my findings. My main interest is in the musclebikes from 1965 to 1977 and I compared data from over 50 of my bikes. I have never seen a 1966 or 1967 catalog, only a few individual advertisements. Lots of the CCM bikes changed slightly from year to year, even if it was in minute ways (such as details to decals or parts). I just hope that in posting my suggested data, more collectors will supply pictures and serial numbers of their bikes. There would be other facts to dispute some of the quoted matchups of year and serial numbers, but I don't want to sound like I'm trying to offend anybody. prior to the quoted 1968 "B" code bikes? All known Cobras have an "A" serial number.ĭo we think that after the "T" serail numbers of 1960 CCM would have jumped to starting with a "C" for 1961?
Were would the (1969 only) CCM Cobra fall?. CCM Chargers would fall into the 1965/1966 catagory. If I was to use the serial numbers that were quoted, most early Marauders would be declared to be from 1968 (they did not get mentioned until the 1970 catalogs and usually have late 1969 SA hubs). and charting these findings along with the serial numbers. That is why I prefer to base my findings on matching details of actual bikes with the pictures and data from original catalogs, etc. Farmer and other distinguished members of the hobby, my experience tells me that even the best memories can become clouded over the years.
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