Recently Purchased old raleigh

[Steve Cozamanis]

Recently purchased this old Raleigh from an estate and will begin clean up. Looks like has all bells and whistles but may need help on clean up and replacing any non original parts

 

[Steve Cozamanis]

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Recently purchased this old Raleigh from an estate and will begin clean up. Looks like has all bells and whistles but may need help on clean up and replacing any non original parts

 

[Freqman1]

@jimbo53 @SirMike1983

 

[juvela]

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WOW!

Have not before encountered one of these battery holders.

The shop transfer at the base of the seat tube looks to be a stock pattern offered by one of the trade associations. A shop could order a batch of them by just giving the information they wanted printed on it. Because it was standardized the shop could save the setup costs of having a bespoke one designed and produced.

This machine is a wonderful find in this condition and originality.

Congratulations!

Shall look forward to following along.

You could also consider beginning a thread on it over in the lightweights forum.

PS -

Hope that fortune smiled upon you and you received the key for the steering lock.

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[Steve Cozamanis]

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WOW!

Have not before encountered one of these battery holders.

The shop transfer at the base of the seat tube looks to be a stock pattern offered by one of the trade associations. A shop could order a batch of them by just giving the information they wanted printed on it. Because it was standardized the shop could save the setup costs of having a bespoke one designed and produced.

This machine is a wonderful find in this condition and originality.

Congratulations!

Shall look forward to following along.

You could also consider beginning a thread on it over in the lightweights forum.

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Thanks Juvenal.look forward for help like you have given me. Steve

 

[HARPO]

Wow, what a way to start off the New Year!!! It's in BEAUTIFUL original condition!

The bike has every bell and whistle that was offered. It looks like it was purchased and placed in a corner, only collecting dust over the years until you came along. I'm jealous, lol!!!!!

 

[slowride]

Very nice find. I believe this is a 1950’s Superbe Dawn Tourist. The only difference with “standard” Superbe being roller lever brakes. It looks all original with possible exception of grips; Tire inflator is later alloy version from 70s.

http://www.sturmey-archerheritage.com/files/view-1281.pdf

 

[Steve Cozamanis]

Wow, what a way to start off the New Year!!! It's in BEAUTIFUL original condition!

The bike has every bell and whistle that was offered. It looks like it was purchased and placed in a corner, only collecting dust over the years until you came along. I'm jealous, lol!!!!!

Harpo, actually a friend from the office said his son in law purchased at an estate sale but didn’t want it and knew I was interested. Paid $300 but was shocked when I saw it. Has that nice deep green color. Have 12 others that I collected on a binge or addiction. When young family couldn’t afford a bike so used to rent for hour or so every week. Always wanted an English bike but never owned a Raleigh. Then when eBay arose I went nuts and kept buying. Stopped now and will work on cleaning and restoring what I have. Steve

 

[HARPO]

@Steve Cozamanis The old Raleigh's, Rudge and Humbers clean up nicely, especially their older chrome. I've had many over the years, and still have a few.
That bike will be in Showroom condition when you're done with it. Take your time, and you'll have a Jewel!!

 

[jimbo53]

Harpo, actually a friend from the office said his son in law purchased at an estate sale but didn’t want it and knew I was interested. Paid $300 but was shocked when I saw it. Has that nice deep green color. Have 12 others that I collected on a binge or addiction. When young family couldn’t afford a bike so used to rent for hour or so every week. Always wanted an English bike but never owned a Raleigh. Then when eBay arose I went nuts and kept buying. Stopped now and will work on cleaning and restoring what I have. Steve

“Stopped now and will work on cleaning and restoring what I have.”
Boy, how many of us have said that..SMH