Early pedal vehicle (5-8)

I believe the answer is:

penny-farthing

(Other definitions for penny-farthing that I've seen before include "Early type of bicycle" , "Forerunner of modern bicycle" , "Ordinary - early bicycle" , "Old bicycle" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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