Originally Posted by
Old Fat Guy
I will agree with vjp on this as well. My understanding is that the early Merckx's with the script signature on the seat stay caps were more likely to have Ugo's hand on them. I think the bike in the auction is more likely a 1982-83 model. I have a 1983 will identical details, serial number just a bit higher.
I am pleased to see the price, if it holds, as I am planning on selling mine. Anyone looking for a Faema replica with a fully pantographed Record grouppo in a 54?
Yes...I can offer you $300 for it...since that's the going rate for comparable bikes (schwinn Circuits).