Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - '80 Schwinn Le Tour Mixte

I have an '80 model Le Tour Mixte and wonder if it's worth fixing up. It's all original but the paint is faded and the Le Tour lettering is all but gone. Tire's are shot and needs a typical tuneup.

Is there a market for these? I know the men's Le Tours sell pretty good -- even as a bare frame -- how about the women's?

By the way, it's lugged construction but 1020 AISI tubing. Not exactly light but not terrible.

Weight as listed in the catalogs is under 30#s for both the Super LeTour and LeTour model mixte frames.

I would suspect a MIXTE fan would appreciate the effort, and paint should rub out to a nice bright shine, unless exposed to a sand storm or worst.

These were new to Schwinn's line up in 82, the Super was a 12 speed, here is the catalog page - http://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1980_1990/1982_10.html

This page shows the Tourist version of the LeTour - http://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1980_1990/1982_11.html, looks nice and more sturdy than the other W models.

Before picture may help generate interest. If the components are in working order should provide a good project with some value.

Thanks for the links! Here's a page that shows a thumbnail of the bike I have -- only mine's red. http://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1980_1990/1980_07.html

On the previous page, http://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1980_1990/1980_06.html, details show the '80 model was 30lbs...

I've actually taken the bike apart, but have all the original pieces boxed up.

I paid $40 for one last year in good condition. Needed new tires, but that's it. Probably overpaid, but I had been looking for a mixte for a while with no success.