Rarity/ desirability . I spotted my 79 model built in late 78 on CL and called at 0700. Seller was on his way to work but agreed to meet me at 1630. I was in his drive when he returned from work and the deal was done. He wanted to keep the cheap platform pedals so I agreed to to take the Campys he offered in exchange. He did comment that he had about 10 calls about the bike after mine but waved them all off trusting in my interest. My bike has the centerpull brakes, barend
Centurion Pro Tour 1978/79 as it came to me
shifters, triple chain rings,and 700c wheels. I love the ride enough to ignore a large area of missing paint on the down tube.