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News Anthony Bond 11:55, 14 Aug 2014 Updated 11:56, 14 Aug 2014 Chopper bikes are back on the streets following demand from parents who want to “recreate the magic for their children” (Image: PA) ...
In the 1970s, Choppers sold for £32, around £350 today, and originals now sell for up to £3,000 at auction. The new limited edition is available from June 20 for £995.
Raleigh has announced it is relaunching the iconic Chopper bike which rocketed to popularity in the 1970s. At present, the original MK2 Choppers are still selling for a fortune at auctions.
The cult classic Raleigh Chopper bike has made a comeback multiple times since, but they first featured on Blue Peter in 1970. Val and Peter showed off their super modern chopper bike, doubtless ...
Raleigh Choppers are highly collectable items and in 2020 an MK2 model which had never been ridden sold for £1,250. The bikes became a symbol of 1970s and 80s childhoods and each cost around £34 ...
A great picture from the Chronicle archive – it’s August 1975 and a lad is on his bike, checking out graffiti on a Tyne and Wear road bridge. The bike of course was a Chopper – a must-have ...