Originally Posted by
MetinUz
Yes, the top tube guides were added before the re-paint. I was trying to contain myself as the previous owner told me how she did not like the pretentious chrome and decals, and could not stand the chrome cable guides, so had it painted all black. She also had her current ride, a titanium Serrota repainted all black.
The serial reads "MC58 408", so it's definitely a 1974, the second year of production in California.
A case can be made for no chrome. From the images I was wondering if it was Milan or Carlsbad. The bikes appear set up very close as to position, if you can swap rear wheels it would be interesting to get a ride comparison between the two, there are some differences in dimensions but they are subtle. I have a few scattered throughout the production cycle of the GC.