As promised, this bike came into the paintshop on August 6, 1996. It was delivered for shipping August 22, 1996. The owner estimated date was only 15 years early, not 20.
Jim Allen the CycleSmiths Ranchita, CA 92066 760 782 2737
Jim Allen wrote:
> Andrew,
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> I painted this bike when it came from Italy through Torelli Imports.
>
> The owner is about 20 years early on the date. When I go into the shop
> tomorrow, I'll look it up. If I remember...
>
> Jim Allen
> the CycleSmiths
> Ranchita, CA 92066
>
>
>
> Andrew Gura wrote:
>
>> Hi everyone. Of concern at the moment is a lovely black Masi Pista
>> I'm considering:
>>
>> Some shots for your perusal:
>>
>> http://andrewgura.com/
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>> The owner knows little about it. He thinks that it's early 1980s. I
>> can't tell for sure. The Dura Ace HS and BB seem to indicate otherwise.
>>
>> The serial is: 12t6 52sl
>>
>> Any notes would be greatly appreciated. It's definitely stunning but
>> I'd like to know more.
>>
>> Andrew
>> air conditioned in LA