That specific combination identifies a high-quality Raleigh Sports (Model S22). In 1967, "Bronze Green" was one of their most iconic colors—a deep, metallic forest green that looks almost black in low light but glows under the sun.
🎨 Design Features
- Bronze Green Enamel: This was a premium finish. Unlike the flat "Raleigh Green" used later, the 1967 Bronze Green had a subtle metallic flake.
- Block Lettering: The "RALEIGH" on your chain guard is in a bold, sans-serif block font. This was a transition style; earlier bikes used a script font, while later 70s bikes used a different "heron" logo style.
- Gold "Box Lining": A 1967 model in this color almost always featured hand-painted gold pinstripes on the fenders and frame lugs.
🏆 Quality Markers
Because it’s a 1967 model, you have several "peak quality" features:
- Thimble Crown Fork: The top of the fork (the crown) should have two "thimbles" or caps on either side. These were heavily chromed and are a sign of a classic Nottingham build.
- Oil Port Hub: Your rear hub should have a small metal flip-cap. You can drop 3-in-1 oil directly into the hub—this is why these bikes still run perfectly 50+ years later.
- Full Chain Guard: The "hockey stick" style guard with the block lettering was made of heavy-gauge steel, designed to keep oil off your trousers perfectly.