Rare Bikes: The Italian Job
Italy has given the cycling world some of its most extraordinary creations. But beyond the legendary brands and celebrated racing victories lies another story of radical ideas, unconventional engineering and remarkable craftsmanship. From experimental prototypes to extremely limited productions, each machine tells a unique story. Unusual geometries, innovative materials and ingenious mechanical solutions reflected an era of relentless experimentation.
This is the Italian Job.
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I first came across Corsa Classic through its maps of Italian and French bicycle makers. The idea of mapping framebuilders was something I had been thinking about myself for decades. Corsa Classic brings elements together with serious research and a kind of publishing that very few others are doing.
Corsa Classic is doing a wonderful job of documenting the high water era of Italian cycling. Their books expose the best of the sport and the trade. I highly recommend a subscription!
Corsa Classic is an exceptional source of knowledge and insight into the world of vintage bicycles. Through its work CC preserves stories and expertise that might otherwise be lost, creating lasting milestones in the history of road cycling.
My father, Ugo De Rosa, deeply appreciated the research carried out by Corsa Classic to document the history of De Rosa. He recognized the care, accuracy and passion behind the work, and was pleased to see its bicycles preserved with such attention to detail.
