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A Colnago C35 with Ferrari-inspired paint

Colnago C35

The C35 was a commemorative model created to celebrate Colnago’s 35th anniversary in 1989. It was one of the first frames to be manufactured using a carbon fiber composite, and was kitted out with a gold-plated Campagnolo Super Record gruppo.

It was liveried as stock in rosso corsa or black, but one enthusiastic owner decided to take Italian flamboyance to another level with a custom paint job.

Colnago C35
Ferrari began using carbon fiber in their Formula One chassis during the 80s, and collaborated with Colnago on the C35. The Ferrari Engineering badge is seen on the downtube of this C35, and it’s also visible on the legendary, exceptionally comfortable Selle Italia Novus saddle.

Colnago C35
To stand out from all the other Colnago C35s on the road, however, you really need an all-over mural of a Ferrari F50; enjoying a moonlit mountain road on the drive side, and carousing the beachside promenade on the other.

This C35 belongs to the collection of Gregory Softley; see more of his amazing machines on his Flickr stream.

Colnago C35
Colnago C35
Colnago C35
Colnago C35
Colnago C35
Colnago C35
Colnago C35