Eddy Merckx Professional Campagnolo Anniversary Bike 1983

The Eddy Merckx Professional was the top model of the early Eddy Merckx brand. It was 'the bike that lives up to its name' as the first advertisements of Eddy Merckx stated.
When the unsurpassed Champion Eddy Merckx quit racing he started to set up a bicycle manufacture. Since he wanted to build the best road bikes possible, he managed to engage one of the best frame builders of all time to help him in designing the frames and teaching other frame builders. No one less than the great Ugo de Rosa welded the first frames of the Eddy Merckx Professional and helped Eddy in his first years as an entrepreneur.
Eddy Merckx Professionals from those early years are really sought after pieces of cycling history.
And here it is: A Professional from the year 1983. And it still is in excellent condition!
The original paintwork and decal set are shining as colourful as if they were new. All the nice original details are there. The pantographs on the fork crown, the stem, the seat stay caps.
On the technical side the bike is kept very simple - just the best parts have been good enough. That is an extra fine and highly collectible Campagnolo 50th anniversary groupset!
A well maintained early Merckx Professional is always something you would like to rest your eyes upon. And this one is really in an extraordinary condition. Wether you are a collector or simply a fan of beautiful bikes with a great pedigree - not wanting this bike is simply not an option.