Jerry & Listmembers,
More interesting "Frenchness" with Motobecane and the Grand Record in particular: Until 1976, Motobecane stated the Grand Record was: "REYNOLDS 531 double tubing with Campagnolo Tips" - during this same time they listed both the Le Champion and Team Champion as follows: "REYNOLDS 531 double butted tubing throughout with Campagnolo Tips".
It would seem, as Jerry states, the Grand Record was NOT 531 throughout. However, in 1976, the Grand Record was now listed as "REYNOLDS 531 double butted tubing throughout with Campagnolo Tips" - Did they really change in 1976, or just leave off the "throughout" in prior years?
Any folks out there with '72-'77 Grand Records with decals intact?
Cheers,
Chuck Brooks
Malta (Catz & Dawgs) NY