Depending on what you call "real money", probably not yet. I'm certain that they will be eminently collectible in the future but their current value is pretty limited. You certainly can't go by the one on eBay at present with a minimum bid of $1,000 (Dream On). I have to think that the seller missed a decimal place (maybe two).
If, however, you can pay a reasonable amount for the machine (not to exceed $150.00 or so), they do make good riders _after_ replacing the fork. I purchased my Aerospace Pro in 1975 for about $260.00. Factoring in the odd upgrade such as Campagnolo HF hubs and Fiamme red rims and Universal 77 sidepulls), it has been a very low cost machine over the years and still sees a fair amount of the pavement.
Charlie Young
Honeybrook, PA
> Hey Gang-
> I recently ran across an old Viscount with the original failing fork, etc.
> Has all its OEM parts, and is collecting dust at a serious rate. Is it worth
> paying real money and cleaning up? In excellent condition, what would it be
> worth? All ideas welcomed.
> Dave Anderson