[CR] Decal Question for the Colnago-scenti

(Example: Framebuilding:Tubing)

From: "Matthew 'Devotion' Bowne" <devotion_finesse@hotmail.com>
To: CR discussion list <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:29:01 -0400
Subject: [CR] Decal Question for the Colnago-scenti


Regarding the "playing card" graphics found on 1970-1971 Colnago Supers:I have seen examples with the "Colnago" downtube lettering (outlined in black) as well as the oval around the club logo on the headtube in-filled in the following configurations: - in white on a red bike- in blue on a yellow bike- in blue on a Molteni orange bike- in yellow on a white bike- in yellow on a black bike.So where specific decal colors only available for specific paint colors? Or was this a customizable option at the time? For example, might a Molteni orange '71 have a bike with yellow lettering? If you happen to have seen such a bike (pre-'72) with a combo NOT listed above, please let me know!My research has shown that metallics and a broad range of 'classic Colnago' colors didn't really show up until '72 or later, when the graphics changed and colors like "dusty rose", pea-soup green, champagne, lilac, etc. first appeared...Any info or pics appreciated. Matthew Bownetryin' to get it "right" in Brooklyn, New York