Greg,
Outstanding! I have a '69 Colnago that is just like the one pictured; bu t of course I got mine in really haggard condition and did not have acce ss to the real graphics of the period. I'd like to redo mine if you plan on reproducing those decals.
The track bike is a real beauty. Are you sure it's a 1959? The decal on the head tube reads Roma 1960, which is the year the Olympics were held in Rome. It's unlikely to be a 1959 frame with an original decal that re ads 1960. It must be an early 60's bike, in my opinion. Generally the de cal that states a date comes shortly after the event or even a little la ter.
Thanks for doing the research and putting it out there where we all can see and benefit from it. Again, outstanding work!
Brian Baylis
La Mesa, CA
Hi Crew, Two special Colnagos that will be of interest to anyone who has even a
minute curiosity about this marque. There has been debate as to what a
pre 1970 Colnago should look like and the 'playing card' style is what
has been accepted as the earliest one most are familiar with.
Determination to find the truth together with hard work and assistance
from friends, has created a correct and gorgeous 1969 Colnago Super in
original color with correct varnish fix decals. I am sure no other
example this complete and accurate exists.
Link http://www.flickr.com/
resides here in Australia. A sublime and historically significant work
of craftsmanship. I have detailed and high definition pictures which
demonstrate the genuine patina of the last 49 years and the state of
preservation of this remarkable museum piece.
Link http://www.flickr.com/
design and construction which link the early 60s, through the Molteni
years and into the early 70s have become apparent and I am in the
process of documenting this into a legible and logical form.
Greg Softley
Coffs Harbour
Australia