News in brief , March 2003
A tribute will be paid to Basil Davenport by the construction of an obelisk at Shelsley Walsh. The memorial will mark the centenary of the birth of the `GN Spider'…
THE 7 h.p. TH. SCHNEIDER FOR 1926.
The new Th. Schneider which is to make its appearance shortly in the showrooms of the Welbech. Agency has a four-cylinder side valve engine, 63 mm. by 94 mm. (1200 c.c.) which is capable of developing 24 h.p. at 2800 though rated at 9,8 h.p. R.A.C. Four forward speeds are provided and an inverted cone clutch with Ferodo lining is used. A very efficient four-wheel brake system is one of the features of this interesting model and the equipment includes lighting and starting, grease gun lubrication, shock absorbers front and rear, low pressure tyres, speedometer, clock, oil gauge and a good kit of tools. We are informed that the 7 h..p. Th. Schneider is not intended to compete in any way with the ” popular ” grade of car, being a high-class production in all details.