Lot No. 53


MASI / Gran Criterium


DATE: 1978
COUNTRY: ITALY
WEIGHT: 9,7 KG / 21,34 LB
FRAME HEIGHT: 59,3 CM / 23,3 INCH
GEARS: 2 x 6, CAMPAGNOLO SUPER RECORD
CONDITION: 2
- designer Faliero Masi (an ex-racing cyclist) produced frames for professionals
- Eddy Merckx began his career riding a Masi (disguised as a Peugeot)
- Tommy Simpson, Rik van Looys Masi, Fausto Coppi, Jacques Anquetil and Vittorio Adorni also rode re-branded Masi
- Masi was nicknamed "The Tailor" and "the Enzo Ferrari of frame building"
- his workshop was small and exclusive
- together with his son Alber to he produced high-class bikes
- the Masi Gran Criterium is one of the most sought-after collectors items
- this 1978 model is one of the last ever produced
- model is numbered HAT58486M
- small dent on top tube

THIS BIKE APPEARS IN
- Cyclepedia - A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs - Cyclepedia - Application

NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINESSELECTION
- Time Out Apr. 11

EXHIBITIONS
- MAK 2013

Condition report
Paintwork and general information:
lettering - Mazi: in order, several scratches

Gears:
good condition

Tubes /Tyres:
old but in order

Saddle:
leather saddle

Frame:
in order

© Embacher-Collection, Photo: Bernhard Angerer

19.05.2015 - 18:00

Realized price: **
EUR 3,750.-
Starting bid:
EUR 1,200.-

MASI / Gran Criterium


DATE: 1978
COUNTRY: ITALY
WEIGHT: 9,7 KG / 21,34 LB
FRAME HEIGHT: 59,3 CM / 23,3 INCH
GEARS: 2 x 6, CAMPAGNOLO SUPER RECORD
CONDITION: 2
- designer Faliero Masi (an ex-racing cyclist) produced frames for professionals
- Eddy Merckx began his career riding a Masi (disguised as a Peugeot)
- Tommy Simpson, Rik van Looys Masi, Fausto Coppi, Jacques Anquetil and Vittorio Adorni also rode re-branded Masi
- Masi was nicknamed "The Tailor" and "the Enzo Ferrari of frame building"
- his workshop was small and exclusive
- together with his son Alber to he produced high-class bikes
- the Masi Gran Criterium is one of the most sought-after collectors items
- this 1978 model is one of the last ever produced
- model is numbered HAT58486M
- small dent on top tube

THIS BIKE APPEARS IN
- Cyclepedia - A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs - Cyclepedia - Application

NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINESSELECTION
- Time Out Apr. 11

EXHIBITIONS
- MAK 2013

Condition report
Paintwork and general information:
lettering - Mazi: in order, several scratches

Gears:
good condition

Tubes /Tyres:
old but in order

Saddle:
leather saddle

Frame:
in order

© Embacher-Collection, Photo: Bernhard Angerer


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Auction: Bicycles from the embacher-collection
Auction type: Saleroom auction
Date: 19.05.2015 - 18:00
Location: Wien | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 09.05. - 19.05.2015


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