"The Grand sport was an interesting model. When Raleigh bought Carltonin 1 962, they scrapped almost the entire range of high-end Lenton andRecord A ce models, giving the business to Carlton. Raleigh in the USAhad just in troduced the 'Gran Sport', in red and white, a 2030steel-cranked machin e with Campagnolo Gran Sport gears and GB brakes."
I had a 62 Gran Sport in nearly original condition Like Don said it was eq uipped with a Gran Sport ders. and shifters and GB brakes. Mine was a beau tiful Sunset Gold color. A very sharp looking bike, heavy but a nice rid e. If it was a 25" I'd still have it. Here's a few pics. I really like th e original receipt...$114 in 1962.
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Rob Markwardt
Seattle, WA