I know what a Merckx is, I just don't know the model and year. Not sure what else you want me to say, I didn't steal it, it was given to me by a friend who got it from a co worker/ friend from his neighbors "junk" pile (which is why I called it verified). Sorry if it's so hard for you to believe my friend gave it to me and he got it from a non biking friend. I gave away my old 80's Trek several years ago thinking it was worthless and I had no real use for it at the time (wish I had it back now but it went to a guy who really enjoys it and took good care of it).
Let me know if any other photos or information would help. Sorry it was a lucky year for me and old bikes... Could have had one more too as I said but the guy told me about it after the garbage men picked it up.