I believe the 1969-1972 Gitane TdF and Super Corsa frames to be the perfect archetype of that distinctive window in a period of great bike building history. I have two '71s, one each. Pry my cold, dead...
well, you get the idea.
Other archetypes bikes do exist. These Gitanes, however, are beloved by pretty much anyone who has ever ridden one. THIS one is a real beauty.
I'm guessing you saw my re-outing of this in the BF C&V section, eh?
This is a meticulous renovation and a fantastic gift to the man's wife.
IMHO.
Owen Wrigley Vienna, VA
--------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Charles Nighbor" <cnighbor1(AT)comcast.net> Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 09:06:37 -0800 Subject: [CR] Amazing Gitane restoration
''----- Original Message ----- From: Todd Grantham To: Charles Nighbor ; Peter Tengerdy Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 3:47 AM Subject: Amazing
Sorry Charles, FRENCH but beautiful