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Not yet - I have picked it up a week ago, spent a good part of Saturday evening / night to get it ready for the ride. Came with gear(5-speed)/fixed BW hubs on special lightweight rims, non original derailleur, non original rear brake. It was the geared version of the Typhoon in the 50's - lower range Holdsworth, but still butted 531. Removed the rear caliper, 5-speed block and RD to use it as a fixed for now... Good fun.
Picture: the original owner from new, who ordered it as a 16-year old chap in 1953 from 132 Putney.
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bonnvelo
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Wow nice to see another La Variable!! A part from mine only see one when googling around.
Lovely!!
Mine's from 1939
Got more pictures of that?