Mike,
The Bottecchia's that I owned in the early 70's had the decals (stickers,
really) that referred to the 66 World Championship and the 64-67 Italian
Championships as part of the graphics. The Professional and Giro d"Italia
models had the Campagnolo dropouts and were made with Columbus tubing. Here
are some photos of a 1973 Bottecchia "Special" which was their mid-range
steel frame model:
http://www.twistcomm.com/
on 12/12/02 9:02 AM, Mike Waite at mrwaite@btinternet.com wrote:
> Hi listers,
>
> Before I start putting equipment onto this frame, are there any experts on
> the list who can help me date it please?
>
> Frame has original paint and decals.
> Wheelbase 40 1/4 inches at shortest position in Campag road ends which have
> adjusters and fender fittings.
>
> Rear ends 120mm
> Seat pin 27mm
> No add-on brazings
>
> Decals as follows:
> Seat tube: Oval 'Carnielli' (top of tube)
> 'Campione Del Mondo 1966' (top of 'Bottecchia'
> panel )
> 'Campione Italiano 1964-65-66-67' (bottom of
> panel)
> 'Made in Italy' (bottom of tube)
> Top tube two black and white chequer decals
> Down tube 'Bottecchia' panel as seat tube with same two 'Campione'
> parts
>
> Chrome Front and Rear ends (6 inches)
> Chrome Headlugs and Fork crown
>
> Head badge is rivetted with brass rivets and appears to be made of brass.
>
> There is no tubing identification.
>
> At the moment I'm thinking it could be anytime after 1967, but if someone
> can give me a latest date that would be very helpful.
>
> Thanks
> Mike Waite
> mrwaite@btinternet.com