Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - Early 90s Casati Ellisse

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lambrettaDL
02-27-12, 09:45 AM
Not sure of the year but it has a Campagnolo Chorus group set.

Thinking about buying it but not sure what it is worth.
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/50cm-Casati-Ellisse-Road-Bike-Mint-Italian-Masterpiece-/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/$(KGrHqRHJBwE9!GNQfKYBPSV1ByI)!~~60_58.JPG

lambrettaDL
03-01-12, 08:22 AM
Bump. I was surprised not to see any response. Are Casati's not sought after bikes or not common.
FastJake
03-01-12, 09:17 AM
Bump. I was surprised not to see any response. Are Casati's not sought after bikes or not common.

Probably just not common. If it was a Schwinn Le Tour I could give you an estimate, on this bike I have no idea. How much are they asking?

gomango
03-01-12, 05:49 PM
I've got a Casati Gold Line S.

Almost tried an Ellisse a year ago, but the owner was firm at $700.

It had Athena, but was a little rough to take the leap.

The pictured Casati looks nice. Does it have any special frame details?
Belg-Ital Steel
03-03-12, 01:43 AM
Looks good and is nicely equiped. Not sure on the value, but it would be interesting to know. I picked up an Elisse Due (EL OS) frame a few months back and need to build it. It has very nice details.
KonAaron Snake
03-03-12, 05:32 AM
With chorus on a lesser known frame...I'd estimate $600-$800, depending on market and condition.
Bianchigirll
03-03-12, 12:40 PM
Aside from the left side crank what is Chorus? I see what looks like shimano brake levers and calipers, and a Mavic(?) HS.

Better/More pics and info may help, but I agree it is not a common brand like those dime a dozen De Rosa and Martini bikes
Belg-Ital Steel
03-03-12, 03:55 PM
239848239847239846239844239843239842239841239840 As noted above, I picked this frame up a few months ago. The detail work is very unique and IMO is of the highest quality and looks much like your bike. Type of tubing on your bike will impact value. I cannot comment on ride for this frame, as it still needs to be built.
Bianchigirll
03-03-12, 04:51 PM
this is nice looking

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=239840&d=1330814657

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=239846&d=1330814870

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=239848&d=1330814936
lambrettaDL
03-04-12, 08:26 AM
Well I have been outbid. I wanted the frame only and planned on selling the rest of the components.

I must be patient I guess. Not easy being short and on a budget.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120866860685&ssPageName=ADME:B:ONA:US:3160