I was so tempted on that one. Glad I didn't bid it up on you now.
I have a 1976 and a 1979 Competition. Both are black. I think the silver is rarer. I can only remember selling blacks one in our bike shop.
Great buy!
I guess I'm Raleigh Crazy this is my current list
1965 Raleigh Sports 3 speed with rod brakes
1969 Raleigh Pro - my father's bike
1975 Raleigh Record - Team colors - just a beat up frame now
1976 Raleigh Competition
1977 Raleigh 20 folder
1978 Raleigh 20 folder
1979 Raleigh Competition - my brother's
1981 Raleigh Sports 3 speed coaster brake - Canadian Factory - match pair his & hers
1982 Raleigh TEAM Pro 753 ---- the ultimate Raleigh !
1984 Raleigh Team 555R - English made for Raleigh of America
and still looking ...
I might bug you one day about some Raleigh info... I have what I think is an '83 Raleigh Comp that I'm bringing back to life and *might* have some questions about.