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@Ruimteaapjes
When I was nine or ten years old, my dad bought me a small Peugeot bike from the local bike shop. 650c wheels, fenders and a coaster brake but in the characteristic Peugeot light blue metallic color with orange decals. Loved it to bits and rode it until I grew to a bigger bike...
32 or 33 years later: a few months ago I came across a "full size" bike that was for sale. No rust, no paint chips, amazing, and it was my size. Could not resist and bought it without a plan. Pure nostalgia. Soon found that the fork needed serious truing but that was quickly solved.
I know it's not a restoration to factory specs but as I intend to use the bike for some long rides I have to settle for comfort and ease of use. Decided to add Paris-Roubaix tubular tires, 46/36t chain rings instead of 52/42, bar-end shifters, brake handles with rubber covers and my favourite saddle but otherwise left it as it was. Will use it this spring on several sections of Paris-Roubaix "Pavé". This summer I will add a front rank and a handlebar bag and ride the 800 km from my home in Amsterdam to my parents place in Burgundy in eight stages.
Still waiting for the Dia Compe bar-end shifters I've ordered but otherwise almost ready for action....