The early Mistral was available in 1934 and was a copy of a Tour de France frame. This early model was gone by 1938.

Re-introduced in 1963 It was bang up to date in design and became the most successful Holdsworth road frame. It was a full Reynolds 531 butted frameset at a modest £13.19.6d and was an immediate success. It had 72^o parallel angles, Prugnat "I" Type Italian spearpoint lugs and a plain, sloping-shouldered crown. The 41" wheelbase made it versatile, being suitable for time - trialing to touring, with ample clearances and safe steering. Its best feature was its incredibly strong rear triangle, its 5/8 ^" seat stays fully wrapped over the seat cluster by a long tapered chamfer. It had Campagnolo forged dropouts with screw-in adjusters. It was robust, reliable and cornered well. It sold very well and effectively blew away the Cyclone and Monsoon.

1964 Mistral frameset only

1966 Mistral frameset only Cyclone The Cyclone is now a budget Mistral, in plain gauge 531 with Agrati rear ends.

1968 Mistral frame Mistral cycles Cyclone

1971 Mistral frames Mistral cycles Cyclone The '71 Cyclone is a Mistral in plain gauge 531, with Campag ends as an optional extra.

1972 Mistral frames Mistral cycles Cyclone The '72 Cyclone is a Mistral in plain gauge 531, with Campag ends as an optional extra.

1976 Mistral frames Mistral cycles

1978 Mistral cycles Mistral cycles