1980's Prototype Eddy Merckx aero #23.

I found something very special in the shape of this 1981 Eddy Merckx Professional Aerodynamic with Columbus aero profile tubing. This is how i found this Eddy Merckx with a mix of parts. What's particularly interesting about this Merckx is the use of the early fork crown & seat stay caps, features not generally seen until the mid-80s, I think I have found something special. A magnificent machine from the 1980s, one of the earlier Eddy Merckx cycles. This one features the same tube set used on it's younger sibling, the Merckx Chrono pursuit, seen in the 1984 catalogue. The track version was never seen in any promotional material, in fact i’ve only ever seen 2 or 3 other examples, making this a very rare beast. The general assumption is that these aero models were not part of normal production, instead they were most likely custom ordered which explains the unconventional frame detail. Frame still has the original Campagnolo super record pista headset and bottom bracket, The other parts I will switch out in the future. The paint is not original & decals that are currently on the bike has been added later as these are from the mid 80’s. I will restore the frameset. More info and detailed pictures later 59cm center center 60,5cm center top 58,5cm top tube Thanks again @gerardboogerd