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A W. H. Smith newspaper delivery bicycle
A W. H. Smith newspaper delivery bicycle, mid 20th Century, an adapted version of the ‘Model N’ tradesmen’s bicycle by Gundle for W. H. Smith, with pannier bags and W. H. Smith sign to the back, the wheels 23" diameter, label for Gundle, Birmingham
Provenance:The W. H. Smith Archive
Footnote:The W H Smith version of this Gundle model lacks the front basket which was the generally accepted design. By repute, the rear pannier bags and 'gabled' sign were designed, in part, to ensure the bikes were not used by newspaper boys to carry passengers.
Sold for £300
A W. H. Smith newspaper delivery bicycle, mid 20th Century, an adapted version of the ‘Model N’ tradesmen’s bicycle by Gundle for W. H. Smith, with pannier bags and W. H. Smith sign to the back, the wheels 23" diameter, label for Gundle, Birmingham
The W. H. Smith Archive
The W H Smith version of this Gundle model lacks the front basket which was the generally accepted design. By repute, the rear pannier bags and 'gabled' sign were designed, in part, to ensure the bikes were not used by newspaper boys to carry passengers.
Canvas paniers okay, painted sign above in good condition, Dunlop saddle good, frame and mud guards dirty with signs of slight corrosion, tyres poor, wheels with some surface rust but otherwise okay, pedals good (we have not ridden this bicycle!)
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Auction: The W. H. Smith Archive | Timed Online, ending 31st Aug, 2025
