Paul’s 1978 Raleigh Sprite 10 Mixte

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1978 Raleigh Sprite 10 Mixte

I found this beauty at a garage sale.  It was in the corner and wasn’t really for sale.  The guy said that his daughter, who was now grown and gone, had put a lock on it when she was a little girl and lost the key. Personally, I believed him.  I had to cut the lock off.  It probably sat in his garage and basement for 25-30 years.  Everything is original except rim strips, tubes and tires.  She cleaned up beautifully. Every bolt, nut and bearing was cleaned and lovingly restored. He wanted $20.  I offered $10 and we settled on $12.

Thanks Paul

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  • older1

    That Raleigh is in amazing original condition, Paul! Great job rescuing a British classic!
    We believe you, too, Paul, but honestly, at that price, you leave me confused who was the real thief! Excellent find!