Amir,
Congratulations! Nice find.
Some Colnago catalog scans are available on Mark Bulgier's site, here:
http://bulgier.net/
Many (most?) Colnagos don't have serial numbers. Their age needs to be determined from other factors, such as presence or absence of various braze-ons, or whether "Colnago" is stamped on the chainstay. I'm no expert in this area, but if you provided a detailed description of the frame in a follow up message to this list, others may be able to help.
Good luck,
David
David G. White Burlington, Vermont
Amir Avitzur wrote:
>Yesterday I had an incredible stroke of luck.
>I stepped into a bike shop, in Haifa, and started gabbing with a young mechanic.
>He had an old rattle-can painted Colnago hanging in the back.
>It was part of the bike he road until he could afford something "better" (i.e. more modern).
>His boss wanted him to throw it out, as it was an eye-sore.
>He was happy to give it to someone who would ride it and refused my offers to pay.
>(Folks: add that to your list of reasons for visiting Israel).
>
>Now I've got another bike project.
>
>This frame is in excellent shape, no dents or dings or damage.
>Neither is there any sign of a serial number.
>Can anyone help date it?
>
>The paint is awful. It'll have to be re-done.
>Are there catalog or brochure scans on the net that would help me with the color choices?
>Are Colnago decals available anywhere?
>
>As always, thanks for the help.
>
>Amir Avitzur
>Ramat-Gan, Israel