Originally Posted by
due ruote
It does look like a Gran Prix other than the canti brakes. Odd but cool.
Beware the possibility of Raleigh's proprietary 26tpi threading.
Agreed. Looks like a GP that had cantilever posts added. Aside from the bottom bracket threading, and rather sound choice for a first project.
Note to the OP - I advise cleaning it up and riding it to be sure you like it and that it fits well before sinking money into refinishing it. Otherwise, you'd have a ton of time and a few hundred dollars spent on a bike that you could maybe get $100 for on a good day.