I have an early seventies Concorde which I stripped, repainted, and re-equipped with better parts back in 1973-74. The only thing original is the frame. I think it rides pretty well. When I was commuting to work I would switch bikes each week. One week I rode my upgraded 1966 Schwinn Super Sport and the next week switched to the CCM. By comparison the Super Sport felt like a truck. I was surprised! My Concorde was originally red. I've never seen another like it. All the photos I've seen are like Binky's violet/purple one.