Marastoni Rare Artisan Road Bike 1980s

Licinio Marastoni was born in Reggio Emilia in 1922, the third son of a reasonably successful amateur racer. He was originally destined to become a priest but left school at the age of 11 and decided for cycling and how to build bikes. he was so good that by his 17th birthday, he made frames under his own name.
His bikes often had a very distinctive green colour, to which he was inspired, when he found a lizard on the side of the road on his way home.
After the war he had to start over again with a companion. And he started to built bikes which were pretty modern for their time. From braze-ons for bottles, cable guides and front derailleurs to maybe the first investment cast lugs in 1970: Licino did not make too many bikes but every single one was on spot regarding details. He built frames for several professional riders, including a time trial frame carrying Bianchi decals for Coppi, and a bunch of frames for Francesco Moser, one of which he rode in his victorious Giro.
Sadly, Licino's only child Marco Marastoni was fatally injured in a car accident in 1972. - Deeply grieved, Licino stopped working altogether. But after many requests, he decided to return to the torch after a hiatus of one year. From then on, his best frames were labelled Marco Marastoni and were only given to people of whom he knew that they would treat them well. This might be the reason that our Marastoni Rare Artisan Road Bike from the 1980s is in such a good condition.
The frame consists of delicate lugs which connect light and strong Columbus tubes to a masterpiece. The top tube has a groove which elegantly hides the rear braking cable. A frame like this does not deserve anything but the best parts possible. So a Campagnolo Super Record groupset is the perfect match for it.
To honor Licino's heritage, this frame should go to someone who really cares for special bikes and also rides them from time to time. Eroica would be a good opportunity for that.