Re: [CR]Mondia Special dating / serial numbers

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From: <Huemax@aol.com>
Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2003 22:31:01 EST
Subject: Re: [CR]Mondia Special dating / serial numbers
To: youngc@netreach.net, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 1/10/03 12:11:08 PM, youngc@netreach.net writes:

<< I'd like to know about when my frame (ser no. 175463) might have been built. Given the Swiss reputation for precision and accuracy, I would expect that the serial numbers are sequential. >>

Hi, Charlie, and other Mondia owners,

I have two, one is 291067 stamped on rear stay, fade-in/out silver-dark blue with chrome headlugs. I was told this one is from early 70's.

The other one is 808919 stamped on side of seat tube lug, which I think it is a stupid place to stamp S/N. Repainted, but both have hex shape head badge with partial "rising sun" picture!

I would like to know age of those Mondial, is there really Swiss precision??

KEN TODA, High Point, NC