I won’t make this a long, boring post - I think the photo is worth all the words I could possibly say.  What you see here is a brand new, fresh out of the box 1986 GT Pro Performer frame and fork.  These particular frames are tough to find NOS, and this one came from the infamous “Earl stash” that is almost legendary among BMX collectors.  This frame’s serial number indicates that it was built in December of 1985, but its condition would suggest that it was made yesterday.  Yes, it’s that mint - even the paint has that new, grippy feeling.  No, I will not be building it, but I do not think I will be selling it… Yet.

:: 1986 GT Pro Performer freestyle frame and fork, brand new - click to enlarge ::

To me, the GT Performer is one of the quintessential 1980s freestyle bikes - these bikes are the icons of what 1980s freestyle BMX was all about.  This bright green color is also typical of the era - loud colors were a staple of 1980s fashion.

:: That is Eddie Fiola’s sister in the above late-1985 GT ad - Eddie was on tour at the time ::