robertc
Wore out three sets of tires already!
Although I am primary a balloon tire bike collector, I had the opportunity last Friday to purchase a French made Automoto lightweight bicycle. It is a three speed touring model with aluminum fenders. The numbers on the crank case is 22. My internet research has reviled that the Peugeot company purchase Automoto in the late 50’s to early 60’s. Edward Lynch and Sons from California was an US importer during the mid 50’s. I found a photo of a 1955 Automoto which is similar to mine. Several things are different such as the fender braces and chain ring. My bike is missing the chain guard and has been painted green. The original paint is red. Any help from you lightweight collectors with information identifying the year would be greatly appreciated.
