Originally Posted by
The_Joe
Hey T Mar. I don't have a pic but I wonder if maybe this info is helpful,
My wife has a Landau in blue SN: CA 03998. It came to her possession with Suntour AR deraiileurs, Pro Vic II pedals, and a Silstar crank, It is designed by Norco with their usual "chrome molybdenum" crest on the upper seat tube.
Back of the RD read "MAEDA IND JAPAN XJ"
I assume that XJ is the date code and it would somehow match up with the 3,998th bike of 1981?
While the serial number is from 1981, it could also be a 1982 model built in late 1981. The XJ code on the rear derailleur corresponds to November, 1981, which means the bicycle probably is a 1982 model. Fortunately, I have both the 1981 and 1982 Canadian brochures and there was a difference in the rear derailleur. The presence of the AR confirms it is a 1982 Landau, as the 1981 Landau was spec'd with a VGT.
If you could get the chance to post a picture, I'm sure the other forum members would appreciate it.