Well I bought a bike for 1 euro and the only item that I can or will use is the Saddle. It's a Leather Ideale 39 saddle made in France. I've searched the web and it seems that this model was the "budget" one, yet very nice one at that. How can I bring back the shine to the saddle? Also, the bike it came on was a 1969 (heavy as hell) bike built in a local bike shop. The guy said the saddle is the original one that came with the bike. Can I expect this saddle to conform to me? I'm guessing this would look best on a French bike but what about on a Merckx Strada (I got this bike for 75 euro from the same guy)?

Man have I been getting some deals lately. I'll post more pic of the Merckx so you guys can figure out the year for me.