They were fun to unpack as well. It was a day late but I got to unwrap stuff that I am interested in. BTW, The Masi had a very thinly applied clear coat and the decals could easily be removed and replaced with a set that was true to the model. It will make a good daily rider.
Mike Schmidt
Stirling, NJ
> The Masi frame that I posted earlier today has apparently been sold.
Thanks to those of you who responded.
>
> As I unload my latest shipment of bikes from Italy, I am posting a number
of new photos on Morgan Fletcher's http://www.wooljersey.com site under my name.
There are some new photos of the 1971 Verona-built (V53 'serial' number)
Masi, that will shortly be making its way to Michigan.
>
> I have also added quite a few extra photos of one of the Zanardi bikes
that I have purchased. This is the builder that I wrote about not that long
ago. I realize that I am going counter-current when I say it, but there is
something about these unknown builders that attracts me. In some ways, I
prefer bikes like this one to those of more well-known builders. The bike is
likely just over 40 years old and will require a bit of restoration work,
but I think that by looking at the photos, you will be able to get a better
understanding for this builder.
>
> I have also posted photos of a Marastoni. This shop from Reggio Emilia was
established in the early post-WWII period. One of my friends has a 1948
Marastoni racing bike that his father bought new. Marastoni also built bikes
for the Salvarani pro team in the late 60's and early 70's. I had initially
bought this bike to resell, but think that I will end up keeping itself for
myself.
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> Steven Maasland
> Moorestown, NJ