Most of my bikes, even my first back in 1977, were mongrels with no papers. I was very lucky recently to find a pristine 1987 Allez for sale from the original owner. He included the original receipt, manual, and Accushift card, just like right off the showroom! But the one that will always warm my heart was the bill of sale from the original owner for my 1974 Masi Gran Criterium!
Happy holidays! - Jim
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Jim Harris, on Flickr
Masi Receipt redacted by
Jim Harris, on Flickr