Looks like the owner wanted to have it both ways... note the drilled fork being offered by the same seller in a separate auction:
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Item number: 320194461820
Bob Hovey
Columbus, GA USA
http://bhovey.com/
In a message dated 12/11/07 3:02:57 PM, classicrendezvous-request@bikelist.org writes:
> Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:56:29 -0800 (PST)
> From: Kevin Kruger <ktk1_7_0_2_8@yahoo.com>
> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Subject: [CR]that eBay Masi Pista with drilled rear brake bridge???
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> Interesting (????) use of a rear brake bridge set up with a brake hole on
> what appears to be a full blown dedicated pista or track bike!!!
>
> Wonder why, especially when you look at the minimal fork crown front t
ire
> clearance????
>
> ebay #320194751652
>
>
> Regards,
> Kevin Kruger - Grantville, PA
>
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