Reading comprehension is your friend...he inquired about the history, differences and evolution of the model. It was a good question and your snide answer was both useless and misguided.

OP - I know just enough to know I don't know that much about Ciocc. I know ten speed drives had some sort of import deal and my limited understanding is that those are less well regarded, though they probably had better paint. I am fairly certain that at least some were subcontractor built. Some folks here are ciocc enthusiasts and can provide more info...Ciocc Cat comes to mind. Pelizolli is still building, but I've heard mixed reviews regarding buying from him. The cognoscenti generally have seemed non-plussed by Ciocc.