Rich Gangl Custom

http://denver.craigslist.org/bik/3872261142.html
Gangl road bike - $1100 (littleton)

A chromealloy frame built by Rich Gangl in approx 1992. Frame size 23 inches......58 cm...mavic head set.....pedals not included.......cash only....no checks/paypal....no...."i will have my agent pick it up scam"....local only

Custom builder, cute heart cutouts in the lugs.  A really odd mix of hideous componants for a pretty steel frame.  I guess this guy is a bit of a racer and that does something to your aesthetic sensibility.

Stan Johnson Custom

http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/bik/3906258894.html
Stan Johnson Custom road bike - $450 (Kailua)

Got a custom built Stan Johnson frame by Stan himself out of Oxnard CA... This is a highly sought after custom builder that has since stopped making bikes after moving to CO. This is a mid 90's frame with Columbia drop outs. It's a large size and needs a tune up and some new components but over all in decent condition. These frames can go for $600 by themselves. It's a bit too big for me and just looking to pass on a good deal.

C-T measurement is 63cm, TT is 54cm and stem tube is 22cm

Presented in my effort to document custom builders.  Really clean looking lugs, good paint, nice frame material.  There's also a strange thing going on with this seller.  This bike has been mothballed for awhile, the chain is totally rusted out and the back brake looks pretty ragged too.  Exage brakes but no word on the other componants, road double crank.  Bizarro bar set up.  And the frame is too big but that seat is all jacked up.  I wonder if this was a mail order gone wrong, or maybe carried better stuff and was stripped down before being put away.  The reason why he hasn't ridden it may play into whether or not it's a good buy.

Merz Custom

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/bik/3892096929.html
1981 Merz Custom Bike - $1850 (Vancouver)

1981 bike Custom Made by Jim Merz. I had this built for me way back when I had knees. It is a fast touring bike, 23" Columbus tubing fully lugged frame with mostly Campy components, but Shimano custom built triple crank, Shimano shifter, Look pedals [carbon fibre] It is in beautiful condition. I put lots of miles on it but was fanatical about maintenance . I have ALL the original paperwork, including extra decals Jim provided with the bike should we ever repaint it. Does NOT need paint! I am offering this as a collectible or to ride. Handles magnificently. NEVER laid down, never took a fall on this bike. I am open to offers, my studies on the internet found these are rare, and prices vary as to condition. This is pristine. Possible trades for sporting goods, firearms, etc.

A really gorgeous early 80s custom.  Beautiful seat cluster, great color.  I'm sure this bike is amazing to ride.  Someone elses custom may be a tough sell, if you're holding $1800 for a used bike you're not that far off from getting your own modern custom.  It would be nice to see these old custom builds collected somewhere.  But if I won a gun in some kind of bizarre contest I'd absolutely love to trade him for it.