We need LeicaLad and Grand Bois , and any other Super Corsa owners to chime in with some detail pics.
Here's a blurb from the GitaneUSA site regarding the Super Corsa;
"Identifying a SC frame is done by examining the dropouts, which were Campagnolo instead of Simplex, as used on the TdF. Generally, the welds near the dropouts and the finish work was slightly better and “cleaner” on the SC. Another factor in differentiating between the two was the shape of the fork crown, which differed in design. While the TdF used a shorter, more curved Vagner fork crown, the Super Corsa was outfitted with a design which featured a long “spike” down the center. In some models, the “spike” was missing altogether. All fork crowns were chromed, with a bottom third chromed fork and partially chromed chain/seat stays on both the TdF and SC.
Unfortunately, the sticker system used on all Gitanes at the time was also employed on the SC. Even worse, is that some used stickers meant for the TdF frames and thus mislead owners as to the true identity of their framesets. For example, on the right fork blade of the TdF, Gitane applies a yellow and blue sticker in the shape of France, saying “Tour de France” on it. These stickers showed up on both SC and TdF frames, even though catalogs show that the SC should not have displayed that sticker. Also, head tubes, which in catalogs were shown to be completely silver on the SC, often were not (in fact, an example has never been seen), thus further confusing owners years later as to the true identity of their frames. "
Last edited by rootboy; 07-06-12 at 10:55 AM.