Hi My Friend,
I agree and I am actively seeking a pre-production model with the gold colour triangle.
I am also looking for a 96 Pro and a 99 carbon race in black.
I have ridden a number of Kleins, Pinnacle, Pulse, Adroit and Palomino...
I prefer the Mantra overall and hence why I collect them.
I also ride mine in anger on a regular basis and they are seen in the Peak district and Lanzarote...
So I am no "Concourse collector" I have a number of really good quality original spec bikes and some that I have specified myself.
I hope that gives you a feel for my passion.
Mike