Classic & Vintage - Capo on ebay

Cool bike, opening bid seems high given condition, but who knows?

http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-60S-CAPO-ROAD-BIKE-CAMPAGNOLO-REYNOLDS-531-58CM_W0QQitemZ320174279136QQihZ011QQcategoryZ98084QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Shame about the rusted lugs, looks like the rust may have gone too far to save it

That is the Capo which was on craigslist last week for $85. Now I know who beat me to it.

Cool bike, opening bid seems high given condition, but who knows?

http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-60S-CAPO-ROAD-BIKE-CAMPAGNOLO-REYNOLDS-531-58CM_W0QQitemZ320174279136QQihZ011QQcategoryZ98084QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem



Looks like the owner left it outside every night and used it on an indoor trainer every morning.

That is the Capo which was on craigslist last week for $85. Now I know who beat me to it.


Uh, it's Buycycle911 again...is this another hijack/scam?

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=354823

East Hill

That is the Capo which was on craigslist last week for $85. Now I know who beat me to it.

Are you sure it is the same one? Neal listed his for about $85, but this one has almost all of the original components, except the SunTour freewheel (original would have been Caimi or Regina 14-22 or 14-26) and the barcons (Campag. downtube levers were standard). This one is probably a late 1960 or early 1961 model, and given the chrome and brazed-on trim bits, full double-butted Reynolds 531.

The Capo I'm referring to appeared on Orange County craigslist on Friday Oct.19th. for $85. Described as very rusty, Reynolds 531db, Campi hubs, derailleurs. Was gone almost immediately. My email to the seller went unanswered. A couple of pics were with the ad. Sure looks like the same bike. Seller was in Santa Ana. Not sure who Neal is?

I do remember seeing a link to that Craig's List posting for the Capo last week and checking out the ad (and I was going to email you about it, John!). That's indeed the same bike now on eBay, and perhaps the same image.

I did sell a Capo frameset for $85 to someone on the CR list. Different color, similar patina.

Neal

I do remember seeing a link to that Craig's List posting for the Capo last week and checking out the ad (and I was going to email you about it, John!). That's indeed the same bike now on eBay, and perhaps the same image.

I did sell a Capo frameset for $85 to someone on the CR list. Different color, similar patina.

Neal

Thanks for your clarification. I was beginning to question my memory. Nice to make your acquaintance, Neal. Nice bike collection also.

Cool bike, opening bid seems high given condition, but who knows?

http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-60S-CAPO-ROAD-BIKE-CAMPAGNOLO-REYNOLDS-531-58CM_W0QQitemZ320174279136QQihZ011QQcategoryZ98084QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Opening bid's about 3X what the bike's worth in that condition.

Opening bid's about 3X what the bike's worth in that condition.

Well said. It sold for $85 on craigslist. In all fairness to Buycycle911 he does furnish a good set of pictures. Potential buyers can't say they were unaware of the condition.

It just sold for $332.57 (about $400 with shipping) to the highest of three tightly clustered bidders. This is very consistent with the final auction bid on a remarkably similar 55cm Model Campagnolo which sold two years ago in west Los Angeles. Two frame sizes were exported to California, and the smaller 55cm C-T frames, such as both of mine, are far more common than the larger size.

Opening bid's about 3X what the bike's worth in that condition.

I disagree. The chrome and paint are indeed a disaster, but the components alone, including the adjustable reach Ambrosio stem, Campagnolo Record high-flange hubset, Gran Sport derailleur set, and Campagnolo barcons, are collectively worth at least $200.

Final price seemed ok to me for what it was, but opening at 300. was too rich for me. I think the seller would've had more interest and a final bidding frenzy with a much lower opening bid.

But a cool original bike worth just cleaning up and leaving alone.

I disagree. The chrome and paint are indeed a disaster, but the components alone, including the adjustable reach Ambrosio stem, Campagnolo Record high-flange hubset, Gran Sport derailleur set, and Campagnolo barcons, are collectively worth at least $200.

OK, so the opening bid is about 1.5X what it's worth... :)

Final price seemed ok to me for what it was, but opening at 300. was too rich for me. I think the seller would've had more interest and a final bidding frenzy with a much lower opening bid. One can debate various minimum bid and reserve strategies -- I honestly do not know what works best.


But a cool original bike worth just cleaning up and leaving alone.
... or repainting. I am enjoying having one of each.