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Pcampeau,
These are links to Raleigh's with 1985 manufacture date serial numbers. One Competition model, no Prestige.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...m-america.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...ix-racing.html
https://budgetbicyclectr.com/vintage...ycle-58cm.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/g/album/9942189
The economics of sourcing bicycle frames from Japan changed in 1985 when the Japanese Yen was revalued against other currencies.