Vintage Transportation: Penny-Farthing

The penny-farthing bicycle was invented in 1871 by a Frenchman called Eugene Mayer. Unsurprisingly, it became obsolete by the late 1880s as more modern chain-driven bicycles started to become available.

My LEGO adaptation pokes fun at the unwieldly design of this contraption - as you can see, our Victorian minifigure friend is gazing up at the saddle with much trepidation!

Piece count: 194

Dimensions: 8cm (W) x 20.8cm (L) x 17.3 cm (H)
Base size: 26 x 10 studs


#bicycle
#victorian
#cycling
#sports
#vintage
#antique
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