I concur. My 1980 Peugeot PKN-10E is a mess compared to the circa 1960 Capos or even the 1981 Bianchi, with ugly seams down the backs of the fork blades and brazing voids where the rear dropouts meet the chainstays. However, the Peugeot is indeed a nice ride.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069