Armstrong GPO 1940's
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| Year of manufacture: | 1940 approx. |
| Place of manufacture: | Birmingham |
| Wheel size: | 26 x 1 1/2 inches (660 X 38 mm) |
| Frame size: | 22 inches (560mm) |
| Notable features: | Oversize pedals and Dunlop rubber saddle. No white mudguards yet. Cycle shown with front carbide lamp, rear oil lamp, postbag and tin hat (normally only found in the larger cities). |
| Notable history: | Basic design changed little for over 80 years except that up to late 1930's cycle was based on the larger 28 inch wheels. Several companies had the
manufacturing contract over this period. |
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