BTW, the half-chromed forks and stays usually were NOT used on the Campy-equipped "Team" models produced by most of the French manufacturers except Peugeot. These typically had painted forks and stays. I suppose maybe these bikes, because of the Campy components, were considered to be "Italian style" and that the French associated the lack of chrome with Italian bikes.
FYI, my '72 Le Champion has no chrome (teal with white lugs). May have been considered Italianate, I suppose, given the Campagnolo headset, derailleurs & hubs. Also has Universal 61s. Great bike.
Ed Granger
Lancaster, PA, USA