Here is a truly superb Raleigh Grand Prix..

For some reason, some of the best Vintage bikes indeed come from the Middle West, this Raleigh Grand Prix is so handsome, it would be difficult to call it a "lower end bike" in the Raleigh line. Bluemels Mudguard/Fenders to boot, a touch of a leather saddle, would make this a head turner. This is Ebay item: 140459959472