Hi Jerry,
Congratulations on a great buy. It certainly looks like a genuine Cuevas to me. The details match my Cuevas. Francesco Cuevas passed away on Friday, Jan 28, 2005, at the age of 89 in Spain.
Last I heard his grandson Fernando Cuevas was running the business. Not sure if his uncle Andreas is still involved or not. Try: 718-396-0546
I've gathered several articles, etc. about Cuevas I can email to you off-list if you are interested.
For whatever its worth, to my eye the photos suggest the bike is in good enough shape to simply clean, overhaul and ride without a repaint -- unless, of course, you want a show bike.
Cheers!
David
Jerome & Elizabeth Moos wrote:
> I bought the Cuevas bike on eBay that was discussed here a few days ago:
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> http://ebay.com/
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> Components are nothing special, frame is dirty, dented, will definitely need repair and refinishing. Shipping is a bit high, but all that said, it seems to be a genuine Cuevas, and therefore $380 including shipping doesn't seem a bad deal.
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> The Cuevas information on the CR site says Francesco Cuevas retired to Spain, (Is he still living?) but that his son Andreas continues the business in New Jersey. Does Andreas restore classic Cuevas frames? If so, anyone on the list have a Cuevas restored by Andres? Is the contact information on the CR site still current? Anyone have an email address for Andreas?
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> Regards,
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> Jerry Moos
> Big Spring, TX