Here's a story that you end up telling your grandchildren.

While on a visit to my dad in California, I noticed that he had a bunch of 'junk' as he called it, in a barn at the back of his property. I asked if I could 'browse'. He said sure..and said "If you find anything you want, put it to the side and you can have it"

I came across about 12 bicycles and a pile of assorted rims, wheels and tires. My father said that the bikes came from an estate sale that he gave $5 a piece for. From the price, I thought they were junk until I started actually 'looking' at them. Here's what I discovered.

(7) late 60's to early 70's Schwinn Paramounts with Campy components, Brooks saddles, Durex Ambrosio 700c wheels. One was bright yellow. The unusal thing about this bike is that I am told is that the Prugnat lug set has been painted over and that the right stay has been left bare all the way to the crimp in the stay for the chainwheel. Leading one to believe that this may be a painted all-over chrome sample. Pics are here.

The others were black, brown, two orange, white and a yellow 'girl's' bike.

(1) Possibly Early 70's Raliegh Record Ace decked out with Camy components and tubed Durex Ambrosio 700c wheels

(1) Motobecane Grand Record

(2) Nishiki Mountain Bikes

(1) Giant AT720 Mountain Bike

I only had the opportunity to bring back two bikes home with me, but will be bringing the rest back soon and will post pics.