Charles T. Young wrote:
> ----- 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
I own and ride quite a few "Old Soldiers" but this one looks to me
like a "Dead Soldier" and needs to be revived.
http://www.easywind2.com/
Chuck Schmidt
South Pasadena, CA