I don't really need another Cinelli, especially another '73 SC, but I couldn't pass on this almost entirely intact '73 SC that came through Spence Wolf's shop. The seller's father-in-law bought it from Cupertino Bike Shop in '73 and then gave it to him the following year.

It's a nearly completely original example but, what really sold me was the folder of original price lists and correspondence between Spence and the original purchaser. I just couldn't pass it up, especially as it was a reasonable price.

It lacks some of the frequent Spence options such as Alpine RD, TA crank set, Weinmann/Mafac brake set, etc. But, it does feature the chrome stay/fork options, his frequent request to not include downtube decals, and an interesting GB Randonneur bar option, as confirmed by the build sheet.

I figured that it would be good to memorialize some of the Spence options, including the prices, for future reference. It's interesting that the upper World Championship stripe decals are upside down than what is most common. This is sometimes seen as a sign of a repaint, but the seller said that he was certain that the bike had never been painted, which seems to be accurate.

Bike is pictured as found. Please feel free to make me an offer to buy these genuine vintage reflectors!

Cheers!
Bob