Originally Posted by
T-Mar
It's definitely a Miyata based on the lug cut-out. The only American market model in black with a silver head tube were the 912 and 312. However, the 912 with this colour scheme used top mount shift levers and I didn't think that cutout went down to the 312 level. It has dropout eyelets, so it's not a repainted Team or Pro. Forks are replacements, so crash inspection is warranted. Maybe it was originally silver and someone did a black repaint, due to bent top and down tubes? That would also explain the lack of decals and suggest a circa 1983 model 912.
All of this is suspect enough to make me pass. And more importantly, the seller told me he had another buyer who wanted to come see it but I was first in the queue, and then he disappeared on me! Oh well I will keep looking. Good things come to those who wait. Thanks for the replies.