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^^Very thoughtful of the folks donating to the bike shop. Thanks for sharing. Bikes look choice but not really that special. Dig the protective tube sleeve's but not so sure I'd want them or that color of leather. First I've seen with that color of saddle. Typical was a brown or black Brooks B66. Owners must have cherished them, condition appears excellent.

Anyhow I have the same, a mid-1960's Raleigh DL-1 (Tourist). Sturmey Archer IGH / 3peed. The rod brakes are a hoot and don't work to hardly. Worse are the steel rims and zero brakes in the rain. Just part of the charm. Its like the Ford model T of bikes. I think they first came out in 1939. I could be wrong and not a junkie for them. That said, its a quirky cool bike that belongs in any collection or guest loaner, pubster, etc.. They get more attention than a $15k modern CF racer... seriously. Go figure.

Identical replicas, (India produced) were being sold up until very recently called the Flying Pigeon. Parts interchange.

Values are all over the place. I just noticed one on CL - nice original for $250 O.B.O. and then there's a NOS 1939 that's been listed forever on Fleabay for $15,000. Mine was $40 and its not for sale. Surprisingly, if one ask around and out the countryside, there's lots of them stashed or forgotten of in barns. Smart farmers must have liked them for some sort of reason. They're lighter weight than the typical electro forged beastly Schwinns of the day but just as sturdy and robust. cheers!