repechage

Through the years I have seen a few variations on the "Legnano Blue" which to me looked like it might have been a translucent turquoise or blue over silver.
One of the first quality bikes I admired through C. Hardings's Westwood Cyclery shop window long ago, a full Campagnolo model with Universal centerpull brakes. The bike was at eye level and I immediately noticed the Campagnolo Nuovo Record rear derailleur, so cool looking.

The other item would be very hard to replicate, the spray masked down tube graphics. I just thought those were so cool.

So it goes.

Recently I saw on ebay a sistership of my first road bike, same too big for me size too. Brought back memories but not enough nostalgia to put in a bid, I do not know what it finally sold for, just as well if it continued to stay cheap.

Oldairhead 

One other thing about a 1962 Legnano is that the pin striping and logo were hand painted, not decals. I love that!

repechage

How long did the stenciled down tube graphics continue? And yes, I liked the hand painted striping, but in the 60's and 70's a number of brands had that.

A number of years later the Mondia Special with the airbrushed tube ends had loads of decorative striping.

jeff44

Wow! That is just beautiful to say the least. Once bike is here I will look it over well and then start dismantling to dig further. I plan to visit a restorer in Brooklyn with a solid reputation in a few weeks to discuss next moves. I might just keep it black with white on head and seat tube. I have a Raleigh Professional that might become the donor bike for Campy Record and Nuovo Record parts. The Raleigh frame is pretty rough and riding a bike from 1962 would be fun, except for the hills around here. I'll keep you posted on my progress. Thanks for the reply. Jeff