Yeah, that pic's been on the internet for years. The brakes are supposed to have a wooden feel. Ever see the pics of the Italian wood craftsman who makes all-sorts of rolling-stock out of carved wood? I saw a M-Benz 450SL-looking thing, it appeared to be floating in what looked like a Venice canal.
I think I saw both this bike & the Italian craftsman's stuff at strangecosmos.com
When you're ready to go, call these guys:
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And from the utilitarian side of the spectrum, a rugged bike: