Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 3,003
Likes: 303
From: Hervey Bay, Qld, Australia.
Bikes: Colnago (82, 85, 89, 90, 91, 96, 03), 85 Cinelli, 90 Rossin, 83 Alan, 82 Bianchi, 78 Fountain, 2 x Pinarello, Malvern Star (37), Hillman (70's), 80's Beretto Lo-Pro Track, 80's Kenevans Lo-Pro, Columbus Max (95), DeGrandi (80's) Track.
Thanks Sixty-Fiver, it was a wonderful story. This is truly the pinnacle of bicycle collecting: an interesting and original bike with an original story from the original owner located in your neighbourhood.
We all like patina but usually we know nothing of the history of the marks and scratches; we just know they have a story that will never be told. It is rare but very compelling when those marks do come to life.