Originally Posted by Sammyboy
I think it's older than you're estimating Kurt - the FG hub is a 67. Maybe I need to try cleaning it up, but to me, the paint doesn't look all that good, even if you like the colour. What it might also get is a proper sprung Brooks (rather than a mattress like it's got), perhaps a B67 or something.
Get me a closeup of the downtube and chaincase decals. Perhaps Raleigh U.K. was using the italicized logo before it was introduced on the U.S. machines in '73?
-Kurt