In a message dated 2/10/2005 8:29:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, classicrendezvous-request@bikelist.org writes:
> 2) I'm surprised more people haven't focused on a particular theme. I
> expected Peter to list five Hetchins, but no one picked five Masis, or even
> (again
> unless I missed it) five British bikes from the decade or two following
> WWII, or
> five American frames from the 70's (i.e. Sachs-built Windsor, Cali-Masi,
> Eisentraut, Della Santa, etc.) I think if I could own only five super bikes,
> I
> might focus on a particular period or marque and attempt to become a real
> expert
> in that area and work to acquire five truly classic examples.
>
Sorry - typed faster than my brain was working. Obviously meant Sachs-built Witcomb. Thanks to those who caught my mistake. Would probably not limit my collection to five Mexico-built bikes. Anyone want to buy my Baylis-built Benotto?
Ed Granger Properly chastened in Lancaster, PA And obviously not expecting anything from Della Santa next Christmas.