Originally Posted by M-theory
I think that's one of the rare, early 80's "Elite" Paramount frames built by Marc Mueller. It's strange somebody left it to rot... they were a small fortune in the early 80's.
Nope, this is not an Elite. The Elites used plain Italian-type lugs. Neither does this thing have any evidence of the Elite decal set.
I ran into some photos of a gold Elite Paramount recently, and the difference is apparent - will have to dig those photos up later. I must say they have their own unique look that is just as fetching as the Nervex-lugged originals. Something similar to the Cinelli Super Corsa, in fact.
Take care,
-Kurt
P.S.: Now that I look at it, that fork crown looks strangely like a drilled variant of a Paramount tandem fork. Can you confirm whether that fork was drilled or not? Pull the front caliper and check for chrome flaking.