Originally Posted by
francophile
I missed this the first time. Probably important to remember, Astra - arguably a "Motobecane", they made them for Beacon, if I recall? - also had these. This Grand Luxe wasn't available when this thread started, so I couldn't link it and was too lazy to hunt for pics:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/184039779862
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Hello francophile,
the forum has had at least two of these quality model Astra cycles from the circa 1970 time.
this example has the same finish as your find -
Mystery Astra
here is a
jaune lass -
Show your French bikes!
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