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'72 superbe
I have a non- folder. Came with 451 wheels. I have seen a few non- folding Twenty's around. I am sure they imported non- folders the to the US. I thought I saw an ad for one on Sheldon's collection on the web.
Non folding 20's are far less common on this side of the pond and I believe that 451 equipped models were all domestic models with the 406 models being designated for export.
451 models are also quite uncommon here.
A friend collects 20's and has a Phillip's non folding 20 with 406 wheels and a folding 451 model he bought from abroad, another friend just picked up a 451 folder which I suspect was brought here by an individual rather than being exported for sale.
I do like the way the 451 model rides being that the 451 wheels and tires roll out much faster and ride a little better.