My Dad bought a brown bike in about 1980, a Dawes Galaxy he still has. It's not my first choice but it does look classy with a Brooks saddle and canvas saddle bag. My Dad's never been much for fashion, I think he still regrets the day they did away with the sliding panel between driver and passenger. Mind you, if I had to listen to my Mum all day, I'd want a soundproof panel in the car.