Masi numbering fans:
Without really knowing anything for sure, I propose that the Masi on Ebay numbered 035/MC58 refers to a serial number of 1035, because I suspicion that the Masi with serial number 35 might have been marked: 58/MC35.
Below is a sparse list of info on early US Masi bikes that have appeared on ebay or been mentioned on the list. I have listed them in what I think is the correct order, except for the last 4 which don't provide a big enough hint to an innocent onlooker such as myself. I started keeping track perhaps 2 years ago. I have jpgs of a third of 'em. My own -- which was recently restored by Ed Litton to its original ravishing turquoise blue -- is marked 61/MC96.
Regarding the Bottom Bracket stampings: "top tab" refers to what is stamped on the bottom-bracket-down-tube attaching tab above the cutout (towards the downtube), while "bottom tab" refers to what is stamped on the tab below the cutout (towards the bracket).
Regarding the decals: US or IT reflects the nationality of the seat-tube decals, if known.
I hope the mail system keeps the columns of my table lined up!
And if I've made a typo and messed up data on a bike you own or are a witness to, by all means send me a correction.
Brad Stockwell (sometimes known as: Zeus Lifter!) Palo Alto
"AN EARLY US MASI LIST" BB STAMPINGS Fork top tab bottom tab Crown Decals
A57 1S19 box ? 58 MC23 twinplate ? 58 MC28 twinplate ? 56 MC32 twinplate IT 58 MC42 twinplate IT 61 MC96 twinplate IT 119 MC58 twinplate ? 135 MC58 twinplate IT 172 MC60 twinplate ? 179 MC60 twinplate ? 186 MC60 twinplate ? 196 MC54 twinplate USA 230 MC54 box ? 241 MC55 twinplate IT 318 MC56 ? ? 331 MC58 box ? 333 MC54 twinplate ? 438 MC60 ? ? 488 MC(blank) sawcuts IT 547 MC62 box USA 670 MC58 twinplate USA 672 MC58 ? ? 679 MC58 twinplate ? 794 MC56 box USA 990 MC61 ? ? 026 MC65 ? ? 028 MC65 box USA 034 MC65 box USA 035 MC58 box USA 044 MC58 box ? 0157 MC55 ? USA 0296 MC59 ? USA 0315 MC50 twinplate USA 58 (blank) box ? 57 (blank) box ? (blank) MC59 box ? (blank) MC61 ? ?
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