I myself have a later Gardin Special, and it is a wonderful ride. Shame that this one doesn't fit you - Or me for that matter!
Oh, I am not the least bit upset that the bike is too big. Why? Because this one is my
personal Gardin Special built to commerate Campagnolo's fiftieth anniversary. (Gotta change that date to 1983, but I keep forgetting).
My joy is in finding the black Italian components and the grouppo is in great shape, as is the bicycle itself.