When I visited Pegoretti he had an old Masi Speciale tucked away in a corner (Dario has quite a few vintage bikes around the shop); he said Speciale pre-dates the Special. When did that name change take place?
Angel Garcia Long Valley NJ
Angel;
Here's a rough chronology of the Masi names. But it's not definitive, there are several bikes that stretch these dates. For example, I've got photos of a bike I know for sure is an all-original 1960, but it has Speciale Corsa decals.
As far as I know, there wasn't a Speciale, just a Speciale Corsa and Special Course... but I'm not positive. I'll try to remember to check my photos when I get off work.
Speciale Corsa, 1947-1956 Special Course 1957-60 Special 1961-1970 Gran Criterium 1970-79 Prestige 1974-90 Super Prestige 1989-? 3V 1982-present
Bob Hovey
Columbus GA USA
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