Milton V-H’s 1983 Peugeot PH8

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I’m flattered when someone refers to the OTSG as “brilliant”, but what really gets the old ego humming is when they then refer to me as “master” of said brilliance! I would have to say that today’s contributor, Milton V-H, is the true master of brilliance when he’s astride this fetching French goddess of pure beryl and naugahyde!

Dear master of the OTS Gallery,

Thanks for a brilliant site. I’m a frequent browser of the OTS Gallery and since the site has inspired me a lot, I figured I could give a little something back by submitting one of my bikes.

Please find attached a couple of pics of my loyal commuter, Peugeot PH8 from 1983. Sadly it’s not an OTS currently but rather an OFS since the front derailleur got broken a year ago and I haven’t found an orignal replacement yet.

I found the bike from a thrift store a few years back in good condition for 50 euros. Since then I have upgraded the brake levers and the seat. Besides that, the bike is in its original shape and it has taken me to work and back every single day regardless of the often so unpleasant climate here in Finland.

Best regards,

Milton

Helsinki, Finland

Thanks Milton

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  • Mark Lapakko

    Hyyva Paiva Milton. Your weather isn’t any worse than Minneapolis. Nice ride! I like Puegeots also but prefer Motobecane because I think the paint is better. Yours looks mint though, hard to find them like that. Kiitos for the post.

  • Robofunc

    That’s very nice. I love the color–never seen a Peugeot that blue before. Are those wine corks in the ends of the bars?

  • http://www.wrn.com Bob H.

    Yes that is a particularly lovely shade of blue.

  • Milton Van Houten

    Thanks for the feedback.

    The bike was in excellent paint when I found it and it’s still in great condition despite riding it in harsh winter conditions so I guess the paint is ok though this model wasn’t a high-end bike at the time.

    I have a high-end Motobecane from the same era. Too bad its condition isn’t that fresh anymore. I should give some TLC for it and take a couple photos.

    And yes, the bar end plugs are wine corks. From quality French red wines, of course 😉