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I'm a bit confused. Is it a USA built frame? Was 1988 the 50th anniversary year for the Paramounts?
I think the frame and the gruppo complement each other. I don't think the 5 year difference in build dates is anything to worry about. I'm not a big fan of gold plating but the fork and the 50th groupset gold highlights do go together quite well. I like the fact that Campagnolo produced a groupset that celebrates their company and how fitting it was that it occurred when they were still producing their Super Record Gruppo. I wonder how many quality bikes were fitted with that particular groupset throughout the world?
As for the Paramounts, I was under the impression that they were a revered and iconic bike in the US of A. I would love to have one. I think of what you can currently buy for $6,500 and then compare it to a craftsman built steel bike - no comparison in my eyes.
The bars and the rims would have to go though.