Originally Posted by
PatrickZ
Yes, it looks like a Pletscher brake bridge. I have an early 1980s Raleigh Sports with a similar bridge. As far as this particular dumpster bike, if it were my size, I would definitely try to find a front wheel and clean it up a bit. It looks like a nice bike to me.
As I sit and think a bit more, it may well be a Record - one of the ones that is basically a Grand Prix with a couple corners cut.
Desirability is definitely a matter of perspective here. If I had no bike, or nothing better, I would be pleased to have it. Having eight bicycles that are more pleasing to ride, I'd take a pass on it. If the objective is to have something to ride, might seem worth it. However, a bit more searching is likely to yield something considerably better. From a monetary standpoint, there's little there to be obtained.