Adriatica

[bikenut2010]

Hi,
I think this is lovely, so pleased to find it in un-tampered condition:
Adriatica
Campag dérailleurs
Universal Calipers
Galli levers
Wonderful Fiamme bars and stem
Sheffield pedals
Nervar crank

 

[lewisfoto]

Very nice original state, and those Fiamme bars um wow.

 

[oonaff]

great head tube badge. id never heard of them before ! any chance abrief history on adriatica .

 

[wallonie11]

Lovely - good find!

 

[bikenut2010]

great head tube badge. id never heard of them before ! any chance abrief history on adriatica .

From translation:

The company was founded in Pesaro in 1946, thanks to enthusiasm and initiative of Umberto Cardinali, who opened an artisan workshop in “Via Morselli”, in the city center. It recently began rebuilding immediately after the end of World War II. Bicycle, this easy and popular means of transport, is a symbol of the desire to start again.
Adriatica trademark is message of optimism: a sail explained on a blue sky where the gulls fly. It is simple image that reflects the places where the company was raised, an active land, whose development model will be universally recognized.

In the 1970 Cardinali gave the company to Luigi Domenicucci (photo), an expert mechanic cyclist, who is continuing to work with perseverance, professionalism and good business sense. For over 20 years the production is done in the new plant of “Via Toscana”, in the Pesaro industrial zone.

 

[Rainbowdave]

Any idea on the history of the bike itself? It's absolutely beautiful, I can't believe some one wouldn't have wanted to ride the life out of it.

 

[bikenut2010]

The owner was 80 and kept it indoors since buying it , amazing

 

[bikenut2010]

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[sisyphus]

A thing of beauty

 

[bikenut2010]

now here
http://www.lfgss.com/thread108151.html