So first, I had to actually dig out the box, which had been hiding behind boxes of old books and gardening tools:
And here, according to the label on the box, it contained a "blue vehicle."
The Good Prince is examining the thang with a great deal more interest than he usually shows towards most of my other projects:
Various parts:
And voila! A Blue Vehicle:
It's probably about 30 years old. Three gears. A Summit Catalina 24...??? Couldn't find any information on it.
And I'm happy to report that turquoise is very much back in fashion this year.
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You can't go wrong with turquoise!
I can't believe it still looks this good! I mean doesn't look like it rusted or something. You back pedal a tiny bit when you want to break, I kinda miss that feature.
shumei
Helen -- yes, I think I'll look tre chic pedaling around town in a vintage bike painted turquoise!
Shu-mei -- funny you should mention back pedaling. Mike was just saying how that's what you'd need to do to break w/ this bike, and he commented that maybe you didn't know that, and maybe that was why you were always crashing! I guess you showed him wrong! !! !!!
SUCH a pretty bike! and i love coaster brakes. don't forget lights! and a back rack or a basket!
I'll have to take it to the bike shop; I'm sure they'll fix me right up!
Bravo, she's finally coming out of the box, and such a beauty! Will you be ready to ride Sunday Parkways this weekend in SE?
Rachel
This Sunday Parkways thing must be a big deal -- so many people have asked about it. I'll actually be in Seattle this weekend though. The bike's also going to need a lot of fixing up, and I probably won't even be able to get it to the shop until next week.
Also awesome, possum.
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