Richard,
Is there a serial number on your Grand Prix? I can't make a definitive statement on it, but I have no recollection of that model having been built with 531 tubing. Through the 70's, they were made of 20-30 tubing, and I believe that at some point in the 80's they were made with 501or 555 tubing (and paint schemes more like the one that is on yours).
Regards,
John Barry
Mechanicsburg, PA, USA
Just picked this up from a junk pile and it seem to be in decent condition. Lavender head tube with decals fading from lavender to celery green. 105 components, plus some SR. 531 tubing, and says Raleigh USA on the top tube. Sealed bearing hubs and BB. Continental tubular tires (junk). Bike is mainly celery green and just a little rust here and there. Steep angles and short chain stays. Is anyone familiar with this bike who might tell me about the history and value? I will restore it regardless, as this was the first type of racing bike I owned back it the seventies.
P.S. I just finished my first restored Donor bike to be given to individual
who needs transportation to work. A VolksCycle, whatever that is. I
polished ever inch of aluminum on that bike until you could see yourself.
Plus the usual rebuilding of anything with bearings, truing of wheels,
correcting bends in the forks, rear triangle, derailleur mount and rims. It
was an excellent experience in many ways, and pay back for favors from the
LBS. I hope I see it some day rolling off to work.
Regards,
Richard Long
Temecula, CA