I always wanted a Grifter, but I was a short ar** even then so I had a Strika, next model down (and I did get a lot of fun out of it). The flashy looking black one with holographic labels
. My parents said I had to keep that till I grew out of it, and so I did.... they had plenty of money but were somewhat stingy!
I remained a short ar** and so my next bike was not bought until 1987. 17 inch Peugeot road bike- I still ride it now! It sat neglected in the shed a few years but was resurrected last year to join my new bike and given new wheels. It's still fast and fun.
But I still would have liked that Grifter...