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Old 06-17-11 | 11:37 AM
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Bikes: 1970 Holdsworth Mistral, Vitus 979, Colnago Primavera, Corratec Hydracarbon, Massi MegaTeam, 1935 Claud Butler Super Velo, Carrera Virtuoso, Viner, 1953 Claud Butler Silver Jubilee, 1954 Holdsworth Typhoon, 1966 Claud Butler Olympic Road, 1982 Claud

Originally Posted by eskate488
Hi!
I recently have been given a 1953 Rene Herse bike that I believe to be completely original save for maybe a change or two made within a few years of original purchase. I have been doing a little research and have gathered how valuable these bikes can be. Any idea on what this one may be worth?

What a fantastic find! I'd advise thinking VERY carefully about whether you want to continue (our) obsession with Classic & Vintage bicycles? If so, you're very unlikely EVER to have the chance to own such an iconic bicycle again. They really are that hard to find, expensive and cherished - so keep it and be proud of it. If not, then by all means pass it on to someone else who will appreciate and treasure it - hopefully one of the C&V or Classic Rendezvous members, so we can all see it again. Either way, thank you for posting photos to make me drool - any chance of more photos, especially close-ups?
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