My understanding is that his son is now building the bikes, just as Masi's son is (though the name rights are more confused in the Masi case) and as Singer's son-in-law? builds Singers. Having the bikes continue in production, particularly by a close family member who was presumably trained by the original builder, probably reduces the perceived scarcity factor which is one thing that leads to high prices.
Regards,
Jerry Moos
> In a message dated 6/30/2002 10:13:22 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net writes:
>
>
> > the fact that their
> > original builders are long dead and the bikes are no longer produced,
while
> > one can still order a new Cuevas.
>
> You can't buy a new Cuevas made by Francesco, just like you can't buy a
new
> Masi made by Faliero. The decal may be the same, but the frame isn't.
Lou
> Deeter, Orlando FL