I echo other people's concerns about the age of the equipment on this bike. It may still be in OK condition, but even relatively low price new equipment may be able to outperform it on many relevant criteria (weight, ease of use and maintenance, stiffness, efficiency, etc.). However, some people prefer more classic styles and equipment, and it certainly looks like a decent bike from a well-known manufacturer.

If you're worried about the drop-bar brake levers, then you may want to add a pair of bar-top (or in-line) brake levers to whichever road bike you end up buying (see the example in the link). They're pretty cheap (about 40 CHF), and they will allow you to ride in a more familiar position to start with while still being able to control the brakes. I use a pair like this on my touring/commuting drop-bar bike, and they are especially good in traffic so that you can brake and sit upright to see what's going at the same time.