For Sale: Fausto Coppi by Masciaghi

http://claspgarage.blogspot.com/2014/01/fausto-coppi-by-masciaghi.html

I bought this from a classic bike dealer in Berlin about 10 years ago. There's a good description of it and the components in that link.

The condition and description of the bike in that link is pretty much as it is now. I‘ve swapped the saddle out for a San Marco Concor Supercorsa and the tyres, which have hardly any miles, for Veloflex Roubaix.

Other than that, there’s a tiny paint chip on the seat tube.

There’s a race number hanger on the top tube and the number 5 stamped underneath the bottom bracket. When I bought it, I emailed Pelizzoli and they replied saying it was built by them for the Polti pro team in 91/92

The paint scheme is a bit marmite. I’d always wanted to get it resprayed in the banana yellow and lime green of the original team livery, but never got round to it.

I love this bike, but since having kids I’ve not ridden it for 3/4 years and it’s just taking up room

Anyone want to make a serious offer? I don't want the hassle of ebay

Wow , that is special .
May one ask what a sensible offer is .
Oh and the size ..

I reckon I’ve seen that bike before years ago, if I remember correctly it’s a 58cm. It’s repainted but beautifully done by a lad called Robert (if it’s the same bike that is).

Yes, it's 58cm. Sorry, that's an important missing detail!

I've asked someone with a better idea than me what I could expect for it. I'll update as soon as I hear. Hopefully in a day or two.

Feel free to make me an offer in the meantime :-)

Oh, and the bars have been wrapped with something more modern and comfortable

Think that will be too nice for me , real collectors piece in that condition .

I've only ever bought one bike like this, so never sold one

If there's no interest on here, does anyone have an idea of where I might sell it, and what I should ask for?

I saw a similar bike on ebay for $6000, which is obviously absurd. I paid £1000 for it, and I'd like that back. More if I can. I don't see why it would have depreciated.

Any pointers appreciated.

Thanks

That seems reasonable pricing, I sold similar for not much less on here . So worth a go here ..

Have an alloy fausto coppi. Not as nice as yours! Lovely bikes

May be selling it as well, pm for pic

Glws