Hi,
I'm posting on behalf of my Wife and my Mother in Law. We've been clearing out my in-laws garage and have come across an old racing bike which we know belonged to my father-in laws dad.
It's not wanted anymore so we are looking to sell it on but the only one who new anything about it was my father-in -law who has passed away.
I've attached some images and would appreciate any advice on what exactly we have and what it might be worth. IF anyone needs any other pics then please let me know
From my research I think we have a late 40s/ early 50's Paris Galibier. There is no frame number that I can see but the style of the frame and the Paris badge seem to identify it fairly clearly. The age would also be right as we know who bought it and when.
I haven't measure the frame size yet but it must be about 20/21 inch as i'm 6'2 it feels about right compared to my bike.
Condition looks to be ok for a bike of this age and although there are a couple of spots where the paint has gone it looks to be the original finish. Bike is complete with original saddle and from what I can see all original running gear (single gear as racer).
All in all we are after your knowledge so we can decide where we go from here......
Many thanks
Rob
I'm posting on behalf of my Wife and my Mother in Law. We've been clearing out my in-laws garage and have come across an old racing bike which we know belonged to my father-in laws dad.
It's not wanted anymore so we are looking to sell it on but the only one who new anything about it was my father-in -law who has passed away.
I've attached some images and would appreciate any advice on what exactly we have and what it might be worth. IF anyone needs any other pics then please let me know
From my research I think we have a late 40s/ early 50's Paris Galibier. There is no frame number that I can see but the style of the frame and the Paris badge seem to identify it fairly clearly. The age would also be right as we know who bought it and when.
I haven't measure the frame size yet but it must be about 20/21 inch as i'm 6'2 it feels about right compared to my bike.
Condition looks to be ok for a bike of this age and although there are a couple of spots where the paint has gone it looks to be the original finish. Bike is complete with original saddle and from what I can see all original running gear (single gear as racer).
All in all we are after your knowledge so we can decide where we go from here......
Many thanks
Rob