Hi Eddie,
It is probable that Vito brought that bike back from Italy hiimself. He took a group of five young riders from the Nassau Wheelman over there in '74. I know Glen Schnieder, Sal Albanese, and I think Rich Chilingsworth were on that trip. They all bought new Masis and Vito bought a few extras to sell in the shop.
Regards, Jamie Swan - Northport, N.Y.
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On Aug 26, 2005, at 3:44 PM, Edward Albert wrote:
> Dave,
> That is exactly how I got my 1974/5 (?) California Masi from Vito
> Perrucci on Long Island. Just a frame and fork and with, I think, a
> Campy headset and BB mounted. I never even heard of or saw Martano
> rims back then. Especially in Canada where I was living. Built it up
> immediately with Campy parts and Nisi rims.
> Edward Albert
> Chappaqua, NY