Raleigh RRA original paint serial 68576
03-16-23, 04:40 AM
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Raleigh RRA original paint serial 68576
Hi I was wondering if anyone out there could shed some light on this Raleigh RRA frame and what I assume is the original fork but I’m not positive on that. Can anyone tell me what year it is and an approximate value? Thanks!
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03-16-23, 06:11 AM
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What a beautiful example in pretty nice condition given the age. I'll post this from Sheldon Brown's website, which describes a Raleigh Record Ace from the 1930s. The fork appears to be similar. No reason to suspect a replacement unless or until more info confirms it.
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/retroraleighs/rra.html
If I find anything else helpful I'll post it.
Good luck!
Edit: Found this one for sale. Includes another serial number that might prove helpful.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/255490117741
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/retroraleighs/rra.html
If I find anything else helpful I'll post it.
Good luck!
Edit: Found this one for sale. Includes another serial number that might prove helpful.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/255490117741
03-16-23, 06:20 AM
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This is a page from a 1938 catalog, found through Kurt Kaminer's information found currently on: :https://www.jaysmarine.com/TH_raleigh_cat_70_80.html
03-20-23, 04:35 AM
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From what I found they changed to the riveted head badge in 1937 and with the serial
starting with and ending with a 6 I think 1936 is a safe bet. I’m still having a hard time putting a value on it though.
starting with and ending with a 6 I think 1936 is a safe bet. I’m still having a hard time putting a value on it though.
03-20-23, 05:42 AM
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This frame is rare and valuable but I suspect that most of the members of this site do not have much experience in pricing bikes like this. I'd take a look at sold listings on UK eBay to get a ballpark number for the frame.
Lovely frame and good luck with the sale.
Lovely frame and good luck with the sale.
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That's a nice pre-war RRA indeed! Full chromed forks (yours looks original from photo) were first available in 1937 according to catalogues. As to value??? Well, I rescued a 1938 from e-bay a few years back and will never sell it. If it's all original without any touch ups or mods, it's worth a lot more for sure. Is there not a letter either preceding or following that number? The 6 in the serial number does not make it 1936. The headbadge, frame size, and overall pattern of serial number, etc are better clues to the year made.
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