I thoroughly enjoyed the one Italian bike I rode for 35 years - and at times I felt I should have held onto it for sentimental reasons but my riding abilities changed with age and I discovered the world of randonneuring bikes and they suit what I now desire in riding comfort, specifically 650b. Of course, although I have yet to actually own say a Herse or Singer ( not likely either! ) I also have taken a liking to older French road bikes in general. Although unless I sell or trade one I am at my limit of six, and they keep me busy enough.