It's just under the edge for me.
I think I would repaint, polish and plate accordingly.
The nameplate I would cautiosly remove and just wipe off gently and replace
in same condition.
Ted Ernst
Palos Verdes Estates
CA USA
> ----- 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