Just been given a Puch Mistral

[jpembroke]

I've just been given a Puch Mistral A by some bloke having a clearout. He was going to chuck it in a skip. It's in excellent condition except for a tiny bit of rust around the headset (which still runs smoothly) and the hubs could do with a service. Anyone know what this bike is worth? Anyone want to make me an offer?

 

[fossyant]

Sort the saddle out...

Nice condition - easy to touch up any rust....

 

[jpembroke]

that's not the bike; just an example

 

[TheDoctor]

Very old-skool. Should make a lovely ride.
I can't quite make out the stickers, but is it 531?

 

[jpembroke]

Very old-skool. Should make a lovely ride.
I can't quite make out the stickers, but is it 531?

Sadly no, it's Hi-ten. Still a lovely bike though. Can't believe someone would chuck a near-immaculate classic bike in a skip.

 

[jpembroke]

Well, here it is:

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Not bad for a freebie, eh?

 

[Radius]

Some people really don't know what they're throwing away....

 

[jpembroke]

Some people really don't know what they're throwing away....

Just glad he phoned me first. There was also a knackered old Carlton racer that had a decent set of Weinmann centre-pull brakes on. Might go back and nab those.