Gary Seaton's 'Jonathan Ford' Limited Edition - info anyone?
Gary Seaton's Vindec copy
A Vindec backie?
This entirely original Mk1 (apart from those handlebar grips!) example was purchased for 37 new pounds from Junner's of Elgin, Scotland sometime in 1972. With one previous owner, this fine specimen has recently been completely overhauled and is now sporting a new 'redline' rear tyre. It's rumoured that the USA-built Chopper took a 5-speed derailier.
that classic reflector
stand digging in nicely
During late 1972, almost all the early (mainly red/orange) Choppers were recalled to their local UK Raleigh dealer for complete frame exchanges. The frames were fracturing beneath the seat and Tommy Godwin's of King's Heath, Birmingham had to employ more people to cope with the problem. The staff here at Virtualgaz have tracked down one such individual and can answer any questions regarding the recall via the email link...
Rare and early circular knob-shift, replaced by that classic T-bar on later models
Proud Chopper-owning Ipswich Town football fan circa 1979. Of particular note is the original brake cable clip out front, the fact that he may try and pull away in third gear and the lowest possible seat setting.
LJ and her dad Dean Weir with their Limited Edition in London. Alloy wheels, factory lights and horns and the BMX-ish front plate. History anyone?
http://www.bixby.co.uk/chopperfamily.htm
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