Lot 302: Raleigh Chopper Mark III Limited Edition Bicycle, Numbered 1122

A Raleigh Chopper Mark III bicycle, featuring high-rise handlebars and a two-part padded saddle with a rear backrest supported by springs. The metal frame is finished in pink with yellow and red decals. The bicycle is equipped with a Shimano Nexus 3-speed internal gear hub and a twist-shifter on the right handlebar. Notable fittings include metal mudguards with a polished finish, a rear luggage rack, and a kickstand. The design incorporates mismatched wheel sizes, with a smaller front wheel and a larger rear wheel. A decal on the top tube features the text LIMITED EDITION in white capital letters on a black band, alongside a white rectangular box containing the red digits 1122. Below this, the decal reads CHOPPER in red with a white outline and MARK III in white, all set against a grey hexagonal pattern. The down tube bears the CHOPPER logo in yellow with red outlines, and the vertical seat tube is inscribed RALEIGH in yellow. No other maker’s marks, signatures, or labels are visible.