I've just purchased what appears to be a 1975 Raleigh International frameset (serial # WB5007586) (see ebay item # 260194728204). My first question is: what years did Raleigh use a light metallic green colored paint on the International? I have a Raleigh catalog from 1975 and the only color mentioned for this model is "copper". This is also the only color listed for 1976 Internationals. The 1972 and '73 catalogs on the Retro Raleighs site mention "chartreuse" and "champagne", but by 1974 is appears that chartreuse (which I presume is the name of the light metallic green color of my frameset) was discontinued (color choices for that year appear to be champagne and copper). Earlier, Raleigh offered this model in either "coffee" or "bronze green". Bronze green, as seen in the 1970 catalog, appears much darker than the color of my frame. Finally, I don't believe that my frameset has been repainted.
My second question is in reference to the headset. I assume a Campagnolo headset would be correct, but which one, what height, etc. should I shop for? I believe the steerer tube is 1 inch with british threads.
George Albaugh
Bowie, Maryland