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Looking for opinions/info on this Raleigh mixte

Here is the listing.

My girlfriend has expressed interested in a townie-type bike - something with a step through frame, fenders, chainguard, basket etc... for runs to the library, errands, and riding around the neighborhood.

This looks like a good potential candidate (and just in time for xmas!), but I'd like to make sure I'm not getting myself into a money pit. I'm between jobs right now and money is tight so if I can pick up this bike for $15 and make it nice/rideable for under $100 I would love to do it.

It appears to have an internal hub and 26 inch wheels but I can't tell for sure. Can anyone identify the model or shed some light on the rim/rear spacing situation (I would convert to singlespeed by rebuilding the rear wheel if the internal hub is shot, but steel rims would be a dealbreaker).

I normally don't post bikes I'm considering picking up so please be considerate and don't try to buy this out from under me. Thanks for your help.
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