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one - my grandfather who used to race time trial with his 3 speed fixed hubs (it was his work and race bicycle), and two - in the 50's, time trial were the preferred choice of the british cyclists.

That doesn't really explain anything. Other than your Grandfather rode 3 speed fixed.
The ASC was actually dropped by Sturmey in 1956. That's how popular they were in the 50's.