Another rare Japanese unicorn bike from the 1980s. This is my 1986 Team Europe II. Part of my larger collection of Panasonics (I'm founder of Panasonic Bicycles Virtual Museum) and one of a few I'm willing to let go in order to free up some space and focus on my other grail bike build. I've had this bike for probably 5 or more years and did some initial cleanup on it but got sidetracked by a number of other bikes of my own as well as sourcing bikes for another collector friend of mine. I'll likely regret selling it like I have virtually every other Panasonic I have sold but I do hope it can go to an enthusiast that might further restore it.

As you can see, this one is pretty nice overall but not without some flaws. It's mostly original with the exception of the rims (Mavics in place of the Araya Aero tubulars), a NEW Selle Italia Turbo saddle and newer tires. The rear derailleur is not the original Campagnolo Victory but rather the oh-so-nice Campagnolo Super Record in really nice shape. (Of course the Super Record RD is easily $100 on its own.) There is a bit of a flat spot in the headset when turning so it could be as simple as a cleaning and repack or it could be time for new bearings etc.

The Team Europe II was pretty rare and unique. Available for only a two year timespan (85-86) and constructed with Columbus tubing and the Campy Victory group.

1985 Panasonic Team Europe II Factory Specifications

List Price: N/A
Frame Size: 56cm
Frame: Columbus Cr-Mo main tubes / Lostwax seat lug / Campagnolo Victory B.B. set.
Fork: Tange Cr-Mo, C-2 crown, Campagnolo Victory head set
Handlebar: SR CTD Maes
Stem: SR CT
Saddle: Selle Italia TURBO with Campagnolo Victory seat post
Crankset: Campagnolo Victory 53/42T
Freewheel: Sun Tour New winner 7-speed
Chain: Sun Tour Ultra 6, 1/2?x3/32?x106 links (factory spec, not sure of current)
Hubs: Campagnolo Victory
Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Super Record (Victory is factory spec)
Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Victory
Shifting Lever: Campagnolo Victory, brazed on down tube mounted
Brakes: Campagnolo Victory, Alloy side-pull with Victory levers
Rims: Araya Aero tubular hard anodized
Tires: Panaracer tubular 270gr. Record
Spokes: Stainless 14G
Pedals: Campagnolo Victory
Color: Grape Dust