Puch Mistral Bikes are produced from 1977- 1986 (in Graz Austria) from 1987-1995 (in Italy from Bianci)
The Bikes also sold in the US with the name Austro Daimler. All the frames and forks are made of steel. The higher quality Bikes with Reynolds 531 the mid and lower range with Puch 2500 steel. The bikes where Equipped with Campagnolo Record Parts and later with Shimano 600 and AX (Dura ace) The higher quality bikes are named: Ultima, Superleicht, Replica, Royal Force, Vent Noir, Everest, Inter 10 or Giro:
The Vent Noir was painted in smoked Chrome from the years 1980 till 1983.
In 1984 the Vent Noir was replaced with the Model Mistral Giro (painted red)!

Submitted by Marc Pohlmann