Lotus Classique?
 

This bike is available locally and I was wondering what you all think about it? It appears to be a 1980-82 because it is red in color.
As I am considering building up a frame with newer components I was wondering if this is a more "desirable" frame than my Schwinn Super Le Tour.
Would appreciate your advice.
Thanks!

Assuming that it fits you--and the price is right. The frame is Tange Champion #2. And it's got a nice set of stock components--shimano 600 (arabesque)..depending on the condition of the components--you could sell them and end up getting the frame for free..

I have a 1982 Lotus Legend which is very similar-a little more chrome.
I don't know if the geometry on the legend and classique is the same but, I know that the top tube on my Legend seems long..21"/52cm size-with a 57.5?cm TT length.

I would make sure it fit you first.

Snydermann over at vintagelotus is also a great resource.

Yes, it is quite a bit nicer than the Super LeTour.