The Raleigh Chopper has made a spectacular return in two bold retro colourways – and for this childhood fan, it’s a dream ...

Alan Oakley, who has died aged 85, was the designer of the Raleigh Chopper, the absurd but beautiful ... dragster design of motorcycles favoured by hippie bikers and Hell's Angels.

Chopper bikes are back on the streets following demand from parents who want to “recreate the magic for their children”. The 70s arrow-wedge bike with its padded backrest and odd-sized wheels ...

The bike spent 35 years in a garden shed in Stratford-upon-Avon (Picture: Hansons / SWNS) A rusty Raleigh Chopper which was saved from being thrown in a skip has sold for hundreds of pounds at ...

The new Raleigh Chopper stays true to its roots with a retro 3-speed shifter and classic 70s styling. | Raleigh They’re so coveted, you can only order one of each colour. And at £999 ...