sorry (maybe) to revive an old thread, but do you have pictures of the frame stickers on your Carrera? I just picked up what I think is the same bike...maybe a few years older & not in as nice condition. I needed 'rescue'..what can I say? Mine seems to have all of the original stickers intact, was made in Mexico and has what looks like a build date on one of the stickers. I'll try to post pics to compare. I think I'll enjoy mine with it's natural "patina"...not a restoration. I like the bar end shifters and interesting ('70s take on a compact double) gearing.