I checked the serial number on the newly acquired 1969 Pro at the suggestion of a curious CR member. It is E4944, which according to Retro Raleighs indicates that the frame was built in 1970, not 1969. The 1970 catalog shows the Professional MkII, a much different frame from the (original?) Professional of 1969, the MKII having the color schemes we are faimiliar with in the early/mid 70's. But my serial number would indicate that the predominantly white, no chrome, original Professional was still being built in 1970, at least for part of the year.
Regards,
Jerry Moos
Big Spring, TX