RE: [CR]Dating old Bianchis

(Example: Events:Cirque du Cyclisme:2002)

From: "Mark Bulgier" <mark@bulgier.net>
To: "'NortonMarg@aol.com'" <NortonMarg@aol.com>, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: RE: [CR]Dating old Bianchis
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2002 00:36:31 -0800


Stevan Thomas wrote:
> Does anyone know of a serial number list, or other means,
> that can be used to date an older Bianchi frame?

Duane Kennard said about his Specialissima, "I'm guessing it was made around '64-'65. Serial # is: 164124"

One I saw on eBay said "I was told this bike was built between 1961 and 1963 based on the graphics, but I can't say for sure. [snip] Serial #1614929"

I figger mine also is probably from the same range of years, seller said it was a '63 and he was the original owner, but I think it may be a bit older than that. Serial # is 160320. Mine has the hole in the dropout for the "Sport" derailleur.

Pictures of these three, and a few other Bianchis, can be seen at http://bulgier.net/pics/bike/CoolBikes/Bianchi/

What is your serial number?

Mark Bulgier
Seattle, Wa
USA