Originally Posted by Oldpeddaller

If you can get the original handlebar it's worth chasing it on that bike. The whole thing is just so original, like it's still 1974 and it's only been used for four months or so (apart from the tyres, which I'm guessing have probably perished during 36 years of storage?) I wouldn't mod it at all unless you need new parts you can't source. They were a very pleasant ride as standard - rolled well, smooth, not fantastically fast or light but still fine to ride all day long. It's your bike though, your choice.