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This isn't really a 'Gran Jubilé' at all, rather a dirt-cheap post-pub eBay accident that I plan to build up loosely along the lines of my Raleigh 'Super Course' town bike-like project but this time fixed.
So that means a tough powdercoat paint job, some older-than-it-actually-is period decals (like the look oif the Gran Jubilé) and chunky tyres for that (tow) path racer look. Here's the frame stripped and ready for its trip to Armourtex:
It's actually a Motobécane Super Sprint and I think its dates from around 1979ish, maybe early 80s. I quite like the decals but they are way beyond saving - and that green/gold/brown mix is quite charming too. Sadly the frame has many a scratch and scrape plus its fair share of rust along with those peeling stickers. Tubing is slightly less-than-light Vitus 888 (shouldn't have to worry about dropping down the odd kerb) and the equally sturdy forks have a little 'M' stamped in the crown. .
Anyway, it's at the paint shop now for blasting and a coat of something brozey-brown with a light metallic. More pics once I've picked it up.