1931 Rudge-Whitworth ‘No 5’ Aero Special Speed Iron

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The Aero-Special Rudge-Whitworth was the mount of Princes.

In 1931, as a response to the world’s economic climate, Rudge-Whitworth dropped their prices. The basic model without three-speed gear was advertised at £5 18/- 6d. By 1933, with consumer confidence restored, the same model had gone up to £8 12/-.

The All Weather Standard Model retailed at £7 10/- and is particularly interesting because of its Rudge-Whitworth patent ‘V section’ mudguards combined with the extra valances that converted it to an ‘all-weather’ style. This was the last year that the company used their V section mudguards.

 

 

 

1931 Rudge-Whitworth ‘No 5’ Aero Special Speed Iron

Sturmey-Archer ‘Model K’ Three Speed Gear 

21″ Frame

26″ Wheels

Frame No 780735

This rare Rudge-Whitworth ‘All Weather’ has obviously been well cared for throughout its lifetime – the company’s patent ‘V section’ mudguards are weaker than normal mudguards and if the bike is picked up by its rear mudguard it would bend and break it. This is the first thing i look at when contemplating buying a Rudge-Whitworth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1931 RUDGE-WHITWORTH CATALOGUE EXTRACTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

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