Hi all...

I'm new to this community and offer my "Hello" to you. I'm here for advice on my spouse's Austro Daimler Vent Noir which she purchased in 1980 and has been sitting in our storage for 10-15yrs. We don't ride bicycles and have been thinking of selling the bike since it has an incredible pedigree. Knowing little about the value of any classic bicycle, I'm asking about it's current value, how to properly get it ready for market and who might be the appropriate venue for selling it.

The frame is the 53cm type for women or smaller men. When my wife purchased this bike in 1980 she removed the decals because she thought it might get pinched in San Francisco where we live. Nothing else has been changed or damaged since then; as I said it hasn't been on the road for years. It needs a good cleaning/lubricating, brake adjustment, etc. All Campy parts, Cinelli handlebars, etc., etc. It's all original from the date of purchase. We even have the original owners manual(in good shape)and warranty cards.

I'm posting some pics...this is how she looks right now. Thanks in advance for any feedback.

Curtis Schumann
Caren Russell
San Francisco, California Republic