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Old 03-02-09 | 12:14 AM
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Kommisar89
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Bikes: 1959 Bottecchia Milano-Sanremo (frame), 1966 Bottecchia Professional (frame), 1971 Bottecchia Professional (frame), 1973 Bottecchia Gran Turismo, 1974 Bottecchia Special, 1977 Bottecchia Special (frame), 1974 Peugeot UO-8

Originally Posted by Prudy
Just got back from seeing the Bottechia -

Components were indeed all record/Nuovo Record except for the bakes which were Universal. The rims were updated w/ clinchers but the hubs were the original Campy record hubs.

Unfortunately, the bike had been completely painted over by the owner - a gunmetal gray. I believe the bike was probably a high-end model but it needed some work overall.

It was originally white, which would have been great. I guess I could have bought it and restored it but he was asking $400 which seemed a bit high to me for all the work it needed and he wouldn't budge on the price.

I don't know - should I have bitten? It rode well, but needed a complete overhaul + a re-paint + new decals as there were none left, including the head badge.

Parts checked out to 1973.
That's a tough one. Figure any vintage bike is likely to need an overhaul (cables, housing, brake pads, R&R bearings, etc.) so I wouldn't necessarily make that a factor. If the NR components were all good, if the clincher rims were good quality period correct rims (like a Super Champion Gentleman or something similar), and if the chrome were excellent...maybe. You could probably get a nice paint job and decals for $500 but then you'd be into it for a grand and that's a lot of money. You will certainly run across a clean Professional for less as they do pop up from time to time. I would expect to pay $600-$700 for one in excellent condition (then still figure another $100 for an overhaul). Then again, it would probably have the original Fiamme red label tubular rims and if you wanted to build up a wheelset with clinchers for everyday riding you'd be back near that $1000 mark.
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1959 Bottecchia Milano-Sanremo(frame), 1966 Bottecchia Professional (frame), 1971 Bottecchia Professional (frame),
1973 Bottecchia Gran Turismo, 1974 Bottecchia Special, 1977 Bottecchia Special (frame),
1974 Peugeot UO-8, 1988 Panasonic PT-3500, 2002 Bianchi Veloce, 2004 Bianchi Pista
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