I'm not posting this to promote the bike, I would retract my sale in a second if I got input telling me that this is such an unusual item that theres no way I should sell it. What I was looking for is advise from experienced bicycle enthusiasts about the odds of finding such a nice bicycle new in the box after all these years. I can peek under the wrapping, the bike looks undamaged and exactly as new. I have lusted after a great condition Grand Record for several years, but being someone that appreciates all sorts of antiques and collectibles, something tells me that unwrapping and building it is a mistake.