Coin Op & Advertising - Spring Classic Part 1 - Day 3
Lot 2173:
Description
This is a classic Italian racing bicycle from the storied Bottecchia marque, representing a beautiful piece of mid-to-late 20th-century cycling heritage. The frame is adorned with decals celebrating “Campione del Mondo” (World Champion) status from 1966, alongside a decal indicating Italian championship wins from 1964 through 1967, reflecting the brand’s immense pedigree in the professional peloton. It features a steel frame, Weinmann Vainqueur 999 center-pull brakes, and appears to be paired with a Campagnolo wheelset featuring Vento rims. The bike is equipped with a vintage-style pump mounted to the frame and an Origin8 quill stem. The overall condition shows signs of age and use consistent with a vintage bicycle, including various scratches, paint chips, surface wear, and patina on the components. The bike is currently pictured with one wheel removed. H 39″, W 66″, D 18″.
This is a classic Italian racing bicycle from the storied Bottecchia marque, representing a beautiful piece of cycling heritage. The frame is adorned with decals celebrating “Campione del Mondo” (World Champion) status from 1966, a common tribute on these frames commemorating the victory by Felice Gimondi. It features a steel frame, Weinmann Vainqueur 999 center-pull brakes, and is fitted with an Origin8 Pro Fit saddle. The bike is equipped with a vintage-style pump mounted to the frame and retains both of its wheels. Please note a Vento wheelset is being offered as a separate lot in this auction. The overall condition shows signs of age and use consistent with a vintage bicycle, including various scratches, paint chips, surface wear, and patina on the components. H 39″, W 66″, D 18″. Please see photos for condition. Note: Pickup/ Transport required. Contacts available post auction.
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