Raleigh Camelback help

[izee2]

Need a little help. I was asked by a customer to help id a bike. I know little to nothing about Raleigh bikes. I haven’t seen the bike in person just a couple of cell phone pics that are a bit rough. I do apologize for the pics but that’s how I got them. Any info as to the model, age etc would be appreciated.

Thanks
Tom


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[dweenk]

It looks like a Sports to me, and maybe around 1974 or later. I have one in silver.

 

[dweenk]

Sorry, the first photo is of the chain guard that came from the bike in the second photo.

 

[Oilit]

If it has 26" wheels, the camel-back frame was the "Colt". 24" inch wheels were used on the "Space Rider". Here's a link to the catalog on the Retro Raleighs web site: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/retroraleighs/catalogs/1969/index.htm
There's a year/month stamped on the rear hub, which is a good guide to the year of the bike, as long as the stamp is clear and the rear wheel is original.

 

[izee2]

Thanks for the info! How are these bike as riders? Any value to them? Think he has 40-50 bucks into it.


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[Krakatoa]

Cool bike well built better for smaller rider no current approximate value exists maybe someday maybe not

 

[bikemonkey]

Thanks for the info! How are these bike as riders? Any value to them? Think he has 40-50 bucks into it.


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Looks like it is garage kept and original...if it has a 26" wheel in certain markets it could bring $150..maybe more. Interesting style and placement of wheel reflectors...

 

[Oilit]

Thanks for the info! How are these bike as riders? Any value to them? Think he has 40-50 bucks into it.


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From the pictures it looks pretty clean, so at 40-50 bucks I'd say he's ahead of the game. I'm with @bikemonkey, cleaned up it could fetch $150.00, maybe more depending on the local market. The value of an old Raleigh seems to vary a good deal depending on which part of the country you're in.

 

[izee2]

Thanks again. I appreciate all the info!!!


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