Vintage Bernard Carré road bike. Original paint and a great looking patina.

Vintage Bernard Carré bike  circ late 1970's or early 80's.

Really good original condition with a great patina. Cream with gold lug lining.

Bernard Carré was a French frame builder who built all the Tour de France winning bikes for Jacques Anquetil. Badged as either Helyett or Gitane. 

See below a short section of winners taken from a list of brands used to win the Tour de France. 

1957: Helyett (B. Carré) - Simplex "L.Juy 543" (Jacques Anquetil, FRA)

1958: Learco Guerra - Campagnolo "Gran Sport" (Charly Gaul, FRA)

1959: Coppi - Campagnolo "Gran Sport" (Federico Bahamontes, ESP)

1960: Frejus or Legnano (?) - (Gastone Nencini, ITA)

1961: Helyett (B. Carré) - Simplex "Juy Export 61" (Jacques Anquetil, FRA)

1962: Helyett (B. Carré) - Simplex (Jacques Anquetil, FRA)

1963: Gitane (B. Carré) - Campagnolo "Record" (Jacques Anquetil, FRA)

1964: Gitane (B. Carré) - Campagnolo "Record" (Jacques Anquetil, FRA)

1965: 'Magni' (Bianchi) - Campagnolo "Record" (Felice Gimondi, ITA)

This particular frame has been built with top of the range French components

Wheels - Normandy Hubs and Mavic rims

Rear derailleur - Simplex SLJ

Front derailleur - Simplex SLJ

Shifters - Simplex SLJ

Crankset - Stronglight 49D

Brakes - Mafac Competition

Stem and bars - AVA

Saddle - San Marco Rolls. 

Feel free to ask questions through EBay messages.

Listed as collect only from Reading, but I would be prepared to drive a reasonable distance to meet a long distance buyer.

I have 2 bikes for sale but only 1 bike box so the first to sell could be posted if required.