Re: [CR]Bicycle models

(Example: Racing)

From: "Aldo Ross" <aldoross4@siscom.net>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>, "steve collins" <sc@scollinsdesigns.com>
References: <0D32B0DE-7424-40E5-8A11-DB80F0FC60F4@scollinsdesigns.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Bicycle models
Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 20:57:50 -0500
reply-type=response

Were they finished models, or unbuilt model kits?

Aldo Ross
Middletown, Ohio, USA


----- Original Message -----
From: steve collins
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 11:41 AM
Subject: [CR]Bicycle models



>I hope this is on topic. About 10 years ago while in Mexico, I saw in
> a department store a number of beautiful scale models of 1950-1970s
> era lightweight European racing bikes. Probably 1/6th scale. If I
> remember correctly they were around $75. each and well worth it. I
> didn't have a way to get one home and so passed, but wish I could
> find one or more now. Does anyone know of these or similar and where
> they might be found? ebay usually has decent American balloon tire
> cruiser models, but the ones that I saw were far superior and on topic.
> Steve Collins
> Santa Fe, NM