Originally Posted by Poguemahone

"I've found a few mentions of all-chrome Raleighs in the OldRoads archives. One possibility is that they were given to Raleigh dealers in the late 50s, early 60s when they reached a sales quota. I haven't seen them pictured in any of the catalogues of that era, however. The older gentleman who gave it to me said it had belonged to his brother-in-law's father back in the day."

Whatever the reason, it's purty cool... personally, I think your bike is the catch of the month, easily outstripping my Pinarello and Mhendrick's Vitus. That's the coolest, most blingin' three-speed ever. Brilliant catch.