Lugs look similar to a lot of bikes from the early 60s ... Torpado, Olmo, Atala, Frejus, maybe Legnano and some others. Olmos of this period often have their serial numbers on the back side of the seat lug (or maybe on the seat lug side), beginning with a capital letter. Torpados and Atalas often have their numbers stamped on the drive side of the seat tube, near the top. Atala series begin with two digits that represent the last two digits of the production year. It's usually difficult to see clearly, but Torpado series from that time, begin with a "T" inside an inverted triangle.
Here is an example of an Olmo series: <_http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/otis/Olmo/olmo-+006.JPG.html?g2_imageV iewsIndex=1_ (http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/otis/Olmo/olmo-+006.JPG.html?g2_imageViewsIndex=1) >
Here is an example of an Atala series: <_http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/Bilenkeys-Bikestash/1966AtalaPista/128 _2824_ (http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/Bilenkeys-Bikestash/1966AtalaPista/128_2824) _>
Here is an example of a Torpado series: <_http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/fujifish1/MarksVintage/Torpado/Tour_19 60_Baggio/Torp60_Tour55cmBlue12.jpg.html?g2_imageViewsIndex=1_ (http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/fujifish1/MarksVintage/Torpado/Tour_1960_Baggio/Torp 60_Tour55cmBlue12.jpg.html?g2_imageViewsIndex=1) >
Those are a good start for comparisons. Look for serial numbers, noting where and what they are, and this could help considerably.
Ciao, Mark Agree Southfield MI USA ~ ~ ~
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:13:46 -0800 From: j <joomeister@gmail.com> Subject: [CR] help identifying this 1960's italian frame To: _Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org_ (mailto:Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org)
At the time I purchased this frame, I was told it was an Olmo from the 1960's. However, as you can see from the photos, there were no decals, no original paint, no headbadge. As Olmo's typically have a headbadge that attaches with a top and bottom screw rather than a left/right like this, I tend to think that it isn't an Olmo. Any ideas???
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Thanks -
David
San Francisco, Ca