1958 Blue Raleigh
04-09-14, 04:44 PM
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1958 Blue Raleigh
Except for the seat post, the 1958 Raleigh bicycle I recent purchased is ready for paint prep. It was last painted a powder blue. Using a citrus paint remover the first color I uncovered is a Royal Blue. The overspray on the front fork interior leads me to believe this is the original factory color. I thought they were only painted black, green or coffee. Why not blue?
04-09-14, 05:48 PM
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is it from Canada? I know they had different colors for Canadian models, like red, silver, yellow. wouldn't be surprised if this was a Canadian bike..pics would help
04-09-14, 06:03 PM
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If it's been repainted, are you 100% sure it's actually a Raleigh, and not just Raleigh-made? Some of their sub-brands came in more exciting colors in the states. Raleigh-made Hercules (though those would be post-1960, I think) are somewhat common in a pretty nice royal blue color, and also red and a weird shade of yellow and probably a few others I forget. Not sure about the pre-'60 brands like Robin Hood, though; not sure I've ever seen a Robin Hood that wasn't black or green. (Edited to add: Whaddya know, there are several blue Robin Hoods on eBay right now... though I'm not sure of the years of any of them.)
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04-09-14, 10:52 PM
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Il pourette etre?
Gordo,
Considering where I purchased the bike, that's a real possibility. I'll check that out.
Ankheg,
The "Raleigh" on the seat and down (?) tubes and the head tube tag confirm it's a Raleigh.
Thanks for the reply.
Marc
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04-10-14, 08:07 AM
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Here's a sample of Raleigh and Rudge colours from olden times
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Pictures? Without pictures, this thread is pretty much useless. 
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2 time capsule his and hers Raleigh Superbes from 56.They are a royal blue.
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I really like the blue-red thang on this lenton tourist. Note the "neat and effective" chainguard.
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