Oh well, I'd thought this may start an amusing conversation, never mind.
Thanks anyway, I only clicked the link on your second post, the first didn't include any reason for someone not looking to buy a bike to do so.
It is an interesting bike and I'm quite surprised it didn't sell, the wheelset ought to have been worth the starting bid. That frame though!!! I would mind a ride on it, and if I ever get through the current backlog of books I may give his a read.