Jem
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Post by Jem on Dec 30, 2018 11:11:54 GMT
I watch 'American Pickers' now and again, and on this episode Frank caught himself a bike. The question is this (off the top of your head, no researching) - how much do you think Frank paid for this Raleigh international ? (in US$'s) One of the decals of the downtube shows it as originating in a bike shop in Worksop, which isn't that far from the Raleigh factory in Nottingham.  IMG_0548 by Sooper 8, on Flickr  IMG_0561 by Sooper 8, on Flickr  IMG_0551 by Sooper 8, on Flickr  IMG_0556 by Sooper 8, on Flickr  IMG_0565 by Sooper 8, on Flickr  IMG_0566 by Sooper 8, on Flickr |
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Dec 30, 2018 17:40:08 GMT
I have no idea. Those guys always buy cheaper than I ever could! I will guess they paid a hundred bucks for it. They will most likely sell it for maybe $750?
Cheers, and Happy New Year
Jim
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Jem
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Post by Jem on Dec 31, 2018 12:15:22 GMT
The seller and Frank seemed to think it was made around 1968 (mainly due to the side pull brakes) - but I'd have put in early mid 70's myself?
Happy New Year Jim - you are a way out on that guess...I will reveal the answer later
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Post by triitout on Dec 31, 2018 18:17:01 GMT
Frank is way cheaper than Mike. I'll weigh in with a guess that Frank low balled him at $125. Will there ever be a day when Mike goes all in for a Viscount because of the "Death Fork" legend? Seems like he always looks for a good story. I'll have to find out when he's coming through Long Island and have him stop by! We do have something in common. We both raced on the Kestrel 500SCI in the day.
Happy and healthy New Year to all!
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Post by Jem on Jan 1, 2019 10:25:34 GMT
Frank offered $300 for this, which was accepted. All the components were Campagnolo and the bike in very good condition. Just had a quick look on Sheldon brown and it appears to be '70/'71.
Seems like a fair price for such a good looking bike.
It would be great if they were to feature a Viscount, and as you say Michael they love a good story, so the 'death fork' would be a good hook.
Happy New Year to all!
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Jan 2, 2019 2:13:52 GMT
My 1970 Raleigh catalog has an entry for the International. The color and equipment mostly match the one in question. It seems to have been a lower cost version of the Professional. I watched the episode on YouTube American Pickers Raleigh It will be interesting to know how well they do on the sale. I can eMail the catalog if you send a message.
Happy New Year! Jim
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