Hi all,
I have just acquired a rare 1963 or 1964 Cinelli SC (serial number 1193) in remarkably well preserved original condition, although currently in pieces. And it's within my size range at 63cm c/c!
You can see some poor quality photos taken by the seller here:
http://www.wooljersey.com/
The decals, paint and chrome seem to be remarkably good for a 45 year old bike. It's got what appears to be mostly original equipment. The crankset, is rare 1st generation TA Criterium; the crank that was a blend between modern cotterless and older cottered cranksets. See: <http://www.blackbirdsf.org/ta/ref1500.html>. The stem is a steel Cinelli Milano (not as rare as a Firenze stem). The rims are rare Mephisto rims that Japanese collectors pay fortunes! to obtain. The brakes are Mafac "Top 63"s. (see <http://www.classicrendezvous.com/France/parts/Mafac/Mafac_top63.htm>). It has an unusual modified rear derailleur -- I'm not sure whether this was a factory modification made by Cinelli, or done afterwards (anyone know?).
My cousin picked it up for me, so I won't have it in my hands for a week or two.
I'll post more photos after I receive it and after rebuilding it.
I can hardly wait to receive it!
Cheers!
David