hey there, my friend just got a free Gitane (Mid 70's) Gypsy frame, but the paint job is pretty ****ed and there are some rust spots. he recently bought another bike and has no need for this one. he decided he wanted to sell it on ebay or craig's list. my question is, should we get the bike powder coated and make it look all pretty, or should we just just keep it the way it is. would he get more money for it with the original, ****ed up paint, or would he get more money by getting it recoated.

if you were going to buy an old bike, would you rather have original paint or a fresh new powder coat.

oh, and, my dad owns his own powder coating business so the job would be free. he won't lose any money by selling it.