1986 Eddy Merckx Corsa – Team Faema – Columbus SL – Campagnolo Record Titanium 9-Speed – 3rd Gen Delta Brakes – 57cm. Description: For sale is my 1986 Eddy Merckx Corsa in the iconic Team Faema paint scheme. Martin Imports on Beverly Blvd in Los Angeles, one of the premier cycling shops of the era. The frame is built from legendary Columbus SL tubing at the Merckx factory in Belgium. The serial number confirms mid-1980s production, and the “C7″ bottom bracket stamp indicates a 57cm frame size. This is not just a wall-hanger. It’s been built into a neo-retro performance bike, combining the elegance of a classic steel racing frame with the precision and reliability of modern-era Campagnolo components. It’s equally at home on display, on a spirited weekend ride, or leading your local vintage bike club outing. 1986 Eddy Merckx Corsa. Columbus SL tubing – responsive yet comfortable. Original factory Team Faema paint and decals. Size: 57 cm (C-C) seat tube. Campagnolo Record Titanium 9-Speed groupset (late 1990s / early 2000s). Record 172.5mm crankset. Record Titanium rear derailleur. Record Ergopower carbon BB-system shifters. Record Italian-thread bottom bracket. Selle San Marco Regal Girardi saddle. Mavic CXP 33 aero rims (red anodized) with Campagnolo Record hubs. 3TTT stem and bars. Look Racing clipless pedals. Frame paint shows light patina appropriate for its age, but no dents or cracks. Components shift and brake perfectly. Wheels are true and smooth. Ready to ride or display. Why this bike is special: This is a rare chance to own an original Eddy Merckx Corsa in Team Faema colors – one of the most beautiful and historically significant paint schemes Merckx ever offered. The inclusion of 3rd Generation Record Delta brakes adds significant collector appeal. Perfect for your local vintage bike club ride, Eroica event, or simply as a standout piece in any collection.