I am in the process of buying a beautiful vintage bicycle that has been totally refinished.

Normally this is not my cup of tea.

In this case though, the bicycle is beyond handsome.

I've wanted one for 15+ years and they are not at all easy to come by.

This one was lovingly repainted by a local master and is a bicycle that will stick with me forever and a day.

Exceptions can be made when it comes to refinishing.