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A German Pinarello?

A Christmas Eve purchase last year. Couldn't resist an add to buy a vintage Pinarello for $100. Unfortunately it was dark and this gas pipe beauty was actually made in West Germany. I have never been able to find anything about them, but obviously not an Italian made bike but odd nonetheless that knock-offs like these occurred in the 70's. 



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