Originally Posted by
silvercreek
Does anyone know how to date a Takara Grand Touring with all of the original components? Shimano high flange hubs, Dia-Compe center-pull brakes and Suntour derailleurs. The serial number is 80 12 66278. Does that indicate it's an 1980?
The serial number indicates that it was built during December 1980 by Kuwahara, in Japan. That late in year, it would undoubtedly be a 1981 model.