this auctioned colnago was typical 72/73 vintage. many like this stayed in europe and didn't come through the u.s. distribution system. this exact paint scheme was used by the g.s. leone amateur team in italy in 1972 and '73; orange, minmal black graphics. no 'extra' colors laced in to the decal art. e-RICHIE in Chester
On Mon, 7 Jan 2002 09:13:23 -0800 "C. Andrews" <chasds@mindspring.com>
writes:
> Based on my still-incomplete knowledge of Colnagos from 30
> years ago, I believe this is more like a mid-70s f/f..
> Three details caught my attention: the fork crown is not
> dimpled. Every Colnago I've seen or heard about made before
> 1972 had four dimples (or holes if you like) in each corner
> of the crown, on the sides. The one on ebay does not have
> these.
>
> The graphics suggest mid-70s also. But Colnago graphics can
> be mighty confusing, so I wouldn't date it by those alone.
> Also, this could also have been repainted at a later date,
> but I wouldn't know about that.
>
> The brazed-on shifter bosses seemed the most suggestive to
> me. All early-ish Colnagos I've seen didn't have these.
>
> I e-mailed the seller (tactfully) about these issues.
>
> Charles Andrews
> Another to-die-for Winter day in LA: 60 degrees, clear,
> sunny.