Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 3,003
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From: Hervey Bay, Qld, Australia.
Bikes: Colnago (82, 85, 89, 90, 91, 96, 03), 85 Cinelli, 90 Rossin, 83 Alan, 82 Bianchi, 78 Fountain, 2 x Pinarello, Malvern Star (37), Hillman (70's), 80's Beretto Lo-Pro Track, 80's Kenevans Lo-Pro, Columbus Max (95), DeGrandi (80's) Track.
I'd guess 85 or 86 also. Not top of the range but desirable none the less. It would be a couple of models below the top racing model. I would say the bare frame was worth about $200 and with the chain wheels and cranks, seatpost and bottom bracket it looks to be worth $300. The components are probably original equipment. Bianchi frames of that vintage are becoming harder to find and that one looks to be in good condition.
I would pay the $300 to get the frame - but I am hooked on Bianchi's (The history and the Celeste colour).