No way. Repainting is a sliding scale based on age. On the other hand, this bike does raise the dilemma and I like to find bikes where I don't even need to think about it.
Joe Bender-Zanoni
Great Notch, NJ
> ----- Original Message ----- 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.
>
> <snip>
>
> 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:
>
> http://ebay.com/
>
> Offlist, folks.
>
> Charlie "no way in hell I'd repaint it" Young
> Honey Brook, PA
> USA