Description
Description
Vintage Dunlop Long Cycle Repair Outfit Australian Advertising Tin with Contents
This vintage Dunlop Long Cycle Repair Outfit is an original Australian bicycle puncture repair kit presented in its distinctive yellow and black metal advertising tin. The inside of the lid is marked Dunlop Rubber Australia Limited (Inc. in Vic.) and retains its printed repair instructions.
The tin contains an assortment of vintage repair materials, including a Dunlop rubber-solution tube, three circular patches, rubber repair material, abrasive strips and folded fabric. All contents are included exactly as photographed and are sold as collectables only, not for use.
A Collectable Piece of Cycling History
Compact repair outfits were once carried by cyclists or stored in home workshops for repairing punctured inner tubes. This surviving example combines Australian cycling history with practical workshop and advertising memorabilia.
Product Details
Maker: Dunlop Rubber Australia Limited
Product: Long Cycle Repair Outfit
Country of origin: Australia
Probable era: Circa 1960s–1970s
Material: Printed metal tin with assorted vintage repair materials
Colour: Yellow and black
Dimensions: Approximately 11.5 × 3.5 × 2.5 cm
Weight: Approximately 41 g
Condition
Good vintage condition with considerable age-related scratches, marks, paint loss and oxidation. The Dunlop branding remains clear, while the underside and interior show heavier surface wear. The contents have not been tested for completeness, safety or usability; please inspect the photographs carefully.
Why Collect Vintage Dunlop Advertising?
Dunlop’s strong connection with tyres and cycling gives its original advertising items lasting collectable appeal. This Australian-market outfit is especially interesting because it retains several period repair materials and the original instructions inside its lid.
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