Spent the last day or two doing some research, and finally figured out what I've got: A 1986 Centurion Elite RS. One slight ding in the top tube, almost on the level of a fingernail scratch, otherwise in good mechanical shape. Cosmetically? Well, a bit beat, but hardly the worst I've ever had come through these doors.



I would have seriously considered just cleaning and polishing to the best available, but unfortunately some previous owner just HAD to repaint that top tube dark blue.

The decals are going to be a bit of a *****, because in it's effort to be artsy as hell, Centurion couldn't possibly use the same type style dimensions. No, the letters go from narrow to wide as you read left to right.



Plus there's those little "Miami Vice" bits of color that are part of the name.

The headtube decal isn't going to be a lot easier.



And thank to that effing previous owner's repaint on the top tube, I don't even have the "Elite RS" decal to photograph for a starting point. I figure I've got a good winter's project working with the computer, trying to come up with something.

Of course, there's always Plan B:

Have the frame powdercoated in some classic color, and then do it up with a complete set of Confente Masi decals . . . . . . . . .

Yes, that is under serious consideration.