I bought a Gitane in 1967. It was a run of 300. I paid a lot back then,around $700. I was on the Army racing team and they paid me back after one year. I sent them the numbers and they built it to fit me. It was very light for the day,23 pounds.10 speed but I can't remember the set up as I changed it so many times over the years. It was a very small frame as I used it for military cross country event.I converted it to a one speed in 1972 when I moved to Florida. I just sold it two weeks ago to a collector who came to look at a Cannondale I had for sale.
Ed