Hello everyone,
I’m looking for help identifying my vintage Bianchi bicycle. I believe it could be a Bianchi Selvino, possibly from the early 1950s. I’m based in Morocco and recently acquired the bike, which appears to be mostly original.
Here are some details:
Color: Dark green (not the usual Bianchi celeste)
Frame size: Approximately 56 cm
Shifters: Downtube friction shifters
Rear hub: Marked “FB 51”
Internal routing for rear brake and gear cables
Integrated headset on the head tube
Dynamo-powered lights
Saddle: Mondial (looks original)
Tires: 32-622
I’ve attached photos for reference. I’m especially interested in knowing:
The exact year or range of years it might have been made
Whether this really is a Selvino model
Any insights on the originality of the parts
Recommendations for restoration (tires, lights, etc.)
Thanks in advance for any help!
I’m looking for help identifying my vintage Bianchi bicycle. I believe it could be a Bianchi Selvino, possibly from the early 1950s. I’m based in Morocco and recently acquired the bike, which appears to be mostly original.
Here are some details:
Color: Dark green (not the usual Bianchi celeste)
Frame size: Approximately 56 cm
Shifters: Downtube friction shifters
Rear hub: Marked “FB 51”
Internal routing for rear brake and gear cables
Integrated headset on the head tube
Dynamo-powered lights
Saddle: Mondial (looks original)
Tires: 32-622
I’ve attached photos for reference. I’m especially interested in knowing:
The exact year or range of years it might have been made
Whether this really is a Selvino model
Any insights on the originality of the parts
Recommendations for restoration (tires, lights, etc.)
Thanks in advance for any help!
