Originally Posted by
repechage
The "burgundy" is probably Iron Oxide Primer. That shows up on two of my Original paint Colnagos that are vastly different colors, one Blue. The near white is a base coat, the metallic blue is not opaque enough to hide that red, pretty common to shoot a neutral primer to provide a base that will not effect the color coat. Every once in a while a painter will keep the iron oxide color as it does alter the color coat.
I associate the "Club and Wreath" seat tube herald with '72-74 bike paint jobs, there are minor variations without an outline, all Black for example.
The prior Herald was a multicolor graphic with an oval cartouche.
Thanks for the notes.
There are a few things that indicate that my frame is an older frame, including the holes in the bottom bracket, and a paucity of brazeons.
It has two brazeons, the above bottom bracket cable guide, and the rear derailleur cable stop. I have the clovers on the 3 lugs, but not on the fork crown.
I am pretty sure that I have a factory paint job, but I don't know the history prior to 1982.
Here are some photos from last year.
Colnago - Picture post thread - Page 72
Yes, I know it is rough... it has been well used for many years.