Here is a great example of a vintage bike that was affordable and lightweight. The Grand Prix was right above the Record so just one step above their lowest priced road bike. Quite a good-looking bike for the price. Check out these pictures:
Above bike is the 23 1/2″ size. I don’t believe the saddle is stock and it did not come stock with fenders. It would however have had tires like the catalog image.
Specs
10 speeds
20/30 steel tubing and fully lugged frame
Weinmann center pull brakes with extension levers
Huret Challenger derailleurs
Huret Shifters
Raleigh Cottered Crank
Came in 4 color options: Sky Blue/Black, Carmine Red/Black, Bronze Green/Black, and White/Black.
DL115 (Men’s) came in sizes 21 ½, 23 ½, and 15 ½”
DL115L (Ladies) came in sizes 19 ½ and 21 ½”
The suggested retail price was $159.00
Frugal Average Bicyclist 
Such an elegant looking bike. I am not a bike person but I like seeing the ones you feature on this blog Jim.
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Thank you. I think they have much the same attraction as classic cars. So much charm.
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👌👌👌when I was little so in our region there was a Race of peace. Even then, I didn’t understand how a seemingly fragile structure could carry the weight of those huge guys.
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Very well constructed
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nice colour!
✨🙏🕉🌱🌿🌳🌻💚🕊☯🐉✨
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It is
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