Hi c&v, I need another project bike like I need a hole in the head but this one is keeping me up at night. It's a complete bike that has been repainted and the headbadge removed. No idea if the parts are original, but looking at the stem (also can't identify) I would guess not. The seller says it's a Raleigh.
The brazed-on rear cable bridge and the wrapover seat stays make me wonder if this is a Carlton product? My first guess was a Grand Prix, but I haven't seen one yet with lugs that long and pointed. I also have no idea if the fork is original but my 1975 Gran Sport frame has a fully chromed 531 fork different from the catalog, so anything is possible.
I don't expect this to be a hidden gem, but I recently wrecked my commuter and this might be a good replacement. If anything, trying to identify it has been a fun distraction. Anything I can ask the seller?
