Nearly 100% original. Found very filthy and badly faded. Drove 5 hours to get this one but well worth it. I was able to save all the original decals.
Frame:
Steel
Fork/Headset:
Chrome fork tips
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Solida crankset
Pedals:
Lyotard
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Front - Huret Alvit, Rear - Huret Svelto
Saddle/Seatpost:
Original Ideale seat and bracket
Brakes:
MAFAC Dural Forge
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Normandy alloy hub, Rigida steel rim
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Normandy alloy hub, Rigida steel rim
Accessories:
Zefal pump
Added by TomA. Last updated almost 7 years ago.
10 Comments
that color. love it.
Posted about 8 years ago
She was so badly faded, I thought the color was a pale olive green but when I pulled off the components and saw the original color I was so surprised. I did my best to restore the color without destroying the original. I traced the hand pinstriping and sprayed a light coat of fresh color, then traced the pinstriping again. Even though it's not perfect, I prefer the hand painted flaws.
Posted about 8 years ago
you did great. just another brilliant piece in your collection of classics.
Posted about 8 years ago
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Caltex says:
Magnifique vélo français.
Posted almost 7 years ago