Yep, that was my quote from my paint job. I think the point here is that Racing and Prestige were both (at one point anyway) SL models. Since I was getting a newer factory paint job anyway and repaint Columbus decals were put on, there was no harm in "upgrading" the model to current and matching the paint style. Most likely they had been out of "Racing" decals for years anyway! When you realize that these artisans were making bikes out of what was on hand, to be used and not really thinking about some future collector market and maintaining a certain provenance I say it's all good.

Reminds me of a conversation with CdM quite some time ago about decals on really old bikes... it was very late that the tubing was even considered advertising space for a brand. The idea of Model A always using Brake Bridge widget number 209 up until July 1st of model year X was totally unimaginable and was of little importance when Brake Bridge widget number 209 maker may or may not have had more in stock the day I went over to pick some up. It's just how it was AND to me is a source of what makes this stuff so interesting.