Hi Crew,
I have finally completed an exhausting research project of mine into the
actual design of the pre 1970 Colnago Super graphics. That is, pre
'playing card' style. They appeared to be a forgotten period of Colnago
production. These decals are for the Supers with the drilled round hole
type BB shell and non engraved fork crowns. This is the result of the
power of the internet, help from luminaries of the CR list, plus other
personal connections and networking around the globe. The design carries
legacies from the early 60s style Colnago graphics and preview some
aspects of what came later in the 70s. Certain aspects of these are
totally unique in style...and I have studied a lot of decals!!
These have been digitalised and are about to be printed. Two
color/designs will be available and I know of only six of these frames
from the years 1968 and 1969. Two are in Australia, one in Italy, one in
New Zealand and two in the US. Any more of these frames in existance
would be of great interest to us collectors of this period of Colnago
history.
I am trying to find paint colors now. One frame in Oz was originally off
white, in NZ was an orange yellow, in Italy was a 'Ducati' yellow and
not sure about the US frames. Any information would be welcome as it
seems that all records and graphic images during this period were
focused upon the team bikes, not the ones that were available to the
public.
Greg Softley
Coffs Harbour
Australia