Here is the story on how I got this. I heard about it maybe 20-25 years ago. The guy contacted me asking for parts. I had nothing and knew nothing about them. I did some research and found out what he had. I never contacted him again. 2 weeks ago I saw on Copake there was a ladies bike that sold for 28grand or around there. It got me thinking I should find his number and call him to see if he is still alive and has the frame. I called and his daughter answered and said her dad had a stroke and is in a home as he is not capable of doing anything. I asked if he still had the frame and she said her brother had it and he would call me. Wednesday he called. I went right over to see it. The father gave it to his son 10 years ago and the son never did anything with it. He said I could buy it along with a few newer parts. It was a good deal. (I have a letter to the son when the father gave him the frame with the info he had including the original owners name, a Doctor) The frame was taken apart between 1970 and 74 and the metal was nickel plated. The wood was cleaned up and stained. The person who did this broke or threw out all the original bolts. They are not correct from what another collector says, he has 2 of these bikes. I think it is a rare find and I love it. My plan is to leave it as is and it will be a wall hanger for now. I don't have any other parts for it.