1988 Peugeot Chorus, 753r, What's its Value, What's it Worth?
I recently purchased this 1988 Peugeot Chorus from the original owner. It's 100% original. Reynolds 753r tubing, size 60cm. Obviously consumables have 'been consumed' by the Sonoran Desert. I'm trying to get a good idea of the value (USD) of this bike in its current condition. The bike obviously needs to be cleaned and relubed, a new chain likely, perhaps some new hub bearings, but otherwise has very minimal wear, very few marks/scratches, some fading of decals and some areas of paint, but the paint shines with light waxing. I researched over the past week and can't find too much online or too many other Chorus models that have sold in the past 10 years. I've looked at other brand 753 bikes to get an idea of value. This one is complete with full 1st gen 7-speed Campagnolo Chorus groupset (from hubs to pedals, shifter to derailleurs, brakes, levers, seat post and even has a Campy seat post clamp) and Mavic GP4 rims (minus tires and in need of new bar tape). Thanks in advance.
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I will start this with a wild guess of $700. The main treason that I am responding is to make a request to see pictures of the bike after a good cleaning up.
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Thanks Paul. It's tough to come up with an estimate; the bike is great overall and the 100% completeness including Campy Chorus groupset will probably add some 'desire' for people. I'll definitely post some sort of update in the coming months. Cheers!
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SurferRosa - thanks! Taller? Peugeot did make this in a 62cm, but that's as big as they can be! You may be correct about cleaning up and rebuilding - I polished a small bit of the blue and it's captivating....
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Have you ridden it? (I'm guessing the ride/feel is sublime and fast. Fun combination.)
59cm? My size? Drooling here. |
Originally Posted by Iowhat
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SurferRosa - thanks! Taller?
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79pmooney - nope I haven't ridden it (no one has in years) - right now it's not rideable. I suspect it'll be a quick feeling bike. It's a 60cm
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I cringe a bit when I see the not-so-good quality of the lugwork at the head and down tube area. The edges on that lug point looks a bit ragged.
One would think that Peugeot's frame builders would have put a little moe effort on quality for their top of the line bike for that year. |
Chombi1 - it's certainly not custom-built quality, but it's not too shabby. I wonder who many 753-certified frame builders were working at/for Peugeot at that time? Owners claim they love the ride feel still 35 years later.
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Originally Posted by Iowhat
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Chombi1 - it's certainly not custom-built quality, but it's not too shabby. I wonder who many 753-certified frame builders were working at/for Peugeot at that time? Owners claim they love the ride feel still 35 years later.
My mid 80's Gitanes have much better craftsmanship than contemporary to them Peugeot, and they certainly weren't considered a custom or artesinal maker... |
Originally Posted by Iowhat
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Chombi1 - it's certainly not custom-built quality, but it's not too shabby. I wonder who many 753-certified frame builders were working at/for Peugeot at that time? Owners claim they love the ride feel still 35 years later.
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Originally Posted by Chombi1
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Yes, but it could have been a bit better. The quality I see is what you would have seen in a mid level Peugeot like the PGNs. One would think that having invested on hiring or training Peuple that can properly braze 753 tubing, Peugeot would have raised the QA/QC just a few notches up to help with boosting the marketing for the bike and satisfy their owners. The lack of quality just pervaded throughout the Peugeot line in the 80's. Case in point, in 1984, it took me multiple visits to a Peugeot dealer going through their stock to finally find a PSV with decent enoigh lug and brazing work (No gaps or bubbles at the lugs and even shaping of the points.). I even had to return the first one I found because of some weird tempering problem with the head tube that caused it it accordion after a few miles of riding the bike.Otherwise, I was always a fan of Peugeot bikes and their Pro racing teams. Just wish they made their bikes better, for the sake of their customers.
My mid 80's Gitanes have much better craftsmanship than contemporary to them Peugeot, and they certainly weren't considered a custom or artesinal maker... |
I'd say putting a few hours of effort into cleaning it will be likely to pay dividends -- might be hard to get $700 as is -- you need someone who really wants it and can see past the neglect. In my experience buyers looking at sadly neglected nice bikes (including me) tend to be bottom fishing... even cleaning it and removing that sad chain (rusty stiff chains don't add value!) without replacing tape, putting on tires, etc. will help.
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Originally Posted by georges1
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Gitane were using mostly entry level Reynolds 453 tubing in the 80's, sometimes 531 and very rarely 753. They weren't better than Peugeot who offered 531c ,slx and753 in the late 80's to early 90's. Gitane started to be interesting in the 90's when they offered their columbus elos lugged frame and their columbus genius tig welded frame, besides that they were always a notch under Peugeot regarding quality of tubing.Peugeot 1987 catalog, Peugeot 1990 catalog, Peugeot 1992 catalog,later in 1998 appeared thePeugeot Team line series of bikes which were made à la carte and where you could choose your groupset and wheels ,something Gitane didn't offer.
I'm not sure, but I think they issued SLX tubed frames in the very late 80's too. The difference was, the brazing and lug shaping was much better than Peugeots, even compared to Peugeot's top of the line bikes back then, unless you maybe get a special ordered PY frame from Peugeot's factory racing department. |
Originally Posted by Chombi1
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Higher model Gitanes were made from Supervitus 980/983 and 531 tubing in the 80's Their top of the line Pro model was done in both 531, 531C and Columbus SL, depending on what year it was made
I'm not sure, but I think they issued SLX tubed frames in the very late 80's too. The difference was, the brazing and lug shaping was much better than Peugeots, even compared to Peugeot's top of the line bikes back then, unless you maybe get a special ordered PY frame from Peugeot's factory racing department. |
Some of the value will be determined by how long you roll it around the garage and garden without tires protecting those rims. Those rocks on bare rims make me cringe. People usually don't pick a bike up to move it even if it doesn't have tires - they just roll it around on the bare rims anyway.
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JulesCW - thanks and no doubt about putting a few hours of effort. My question was what's it worth in its current condition. I have no problem putting time and some money into this bike, and there is a market for a complete/original 753 bike outfitted with full Campy Chorus, and it would pay dividends for sure.
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Jeff - well the answer to your question is Zero time rolling it around the garage and garden. Hopefully that was not a serious question.....the bike was transported wrapped in blankets and squishy cushioning to my house and then hand carried to these rim-destroying rocks for a 10-minute photo shoot. I doubt anyone would roll a tireless bike anywhere, especially if they went out of their way to buy it. People who appreciate bikes pick 'em up and carry them like they would a newborn baby.
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Originally Posted by Iowhat
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1988 Peugeot Chorus
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1988 Peugeot Chorus
I have been looking for Peugeot Chorus in this size for several years. I almost bought one in 1988 but it was a little too rich form my blood and I bought the next step down, Sante'. I would like to add the Chorus to my collection as a mate to the Sante'. I would prefer better condition, but it is my size, and I am very good at restorations, although I usually do those to pretty thrashed bikes that cost me very little. If you are interested in letting it go at a price that suits us both, I will buy it from you.
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I think $700 is at the low end of what this bike can sell for. I'd value it at closer to $1000. The bike is in excellent shape cosmetically, reynolds 753 frames do not pop up often, and campy chorus is excellent.
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Originally Posted by Two Dog
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If you are interested in letting it go at a price that suits us both, I will buy it from you.
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If I owned a Peugeot with a 753 framed bike that was in very good condition (no dents, rust, or gouges), I would not even consider any offer lower than $2000. I just bought a 1981 Motobecane Le Champion full 531 in pristine condition that I would never sell. But if I did, I would not accept a penny less than $1600.
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700 dollars!! I trying to sell my Peaugeot from 1983 in good condition for 250 dollars and dont get it sold... only in sweden. it is on swedens "blocket" which is the same thing as ebay
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Well, there might be some slight differences between your bike and his.......
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