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Norris wrote:
>I think that this frame is quite clearly an early 1950s one, using as it
> does the Nervex Pro Mk 1 lugset. It seems fairly certain that it is a very
> upper-end model, possibly even a one-off for a Pro rider, as AUTOMOTO were
> still actively sponsoring a Pro team in those days.
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This is a moderately patinated bicycle with some decent photographs that show the condition. I'm curious as to how many listmembers would elect to repaint this were it a desirable frame in their size and within their budget. Why don't we make it an informal poll with replies to me off-list and I'll summarize the responses with a message to the list over the weekend? Yes, No and Undecided are valid responses. "Who cares, its French" is not a valid response. Remember, money is a non-issue for this hypothetical case. Identities of respondents will remain confidential.
Link to the auction for those that haven't viewed it:
Offlist, folks.
Charlie "no way in hell I'd repaint it" Young
Honey Brook, PA
USA