It's original owner was a local racer and all round athlete and also a bit of a celebrity as he continued to race well into his seventies until he died as a result of a cycling accident (which happened on his new bike).

I acquired it from the estate a few years ago and really love the bike just the way it is... a full on frame restoration would erase too much history and take away the character of this old racer.

And the frame is merely faded and a little scuffed up... despite having the fenders she does not see much rain here and gets a break in the winter.