Good point. I discovered the same thing. In fact I found the Atlantis referred to as "The poor man's racer". And of course, we know that it had nothing to do with the fame build. A working class guy on a budget could buy a race- ready Dawes machine with a primo frame, but one not dripping with pro Campy or Dura Ace components.

I also read that way back in the days, working class families getting by on limited wage packets would save up for a Dawes because they recognized quality that would endure. And thus Dawes was also known as "the family bicycle". I found it interesting that a company was making fine bicycles but targeting a market that was not necessarily the well-heeled "toffs". The history of Dawes says a lot a about a Britain that is now historical and almost nostalgic. It is easy to forget that while the Marshal Plan was helping rebuild continental Europe, post-war Britain remained a rather dreary place for a long time. The last ration cards were withdrawn as late as the early months of 1956!