Red downtube background is possibly a red painted panel, with the standard decal applied over the top of the panel. "M" on the headtube decal looks a little skewed, like the varnish wasn't quite dry enough when the decal was applied, and the "M" moved a bit....
Jim Allen the CycleSmiths San Marcos, CA 92069
brad stockwell wrote:
> Masi Fans:
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> There's a 1970 Masi GC on ebay, M56, item number 3639231688. It's got flat seatstay caps, and a hexnut seatbinder bolt. Can't tell if the brakes are "blank" or not. As of last night, price was a steep $11.50.
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> The paint really gives it a dated look, it's got a red downtube decal on metallic blue paint. I guess they discontinued the red after a time?
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> Also: no pedals -- which suggests it's been ridden clipless. Perhaps (attempt at humor ensues) it's damaged goods! (OK, the coast is clear now).
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> Brad Stockwell
> Palo Alto
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