Originally Posted by
T-Mar
Many Specialized were built by Miyata and the serial number format does match Miyata's, in which case it is a 1984 model.
People, at the risk of a thread hi-jack, I need to point out that ^this^ marks the
return of T-Mar!
A round of applause, ladies and gents.

Welcome back, we need your expertise on this and so much else.