Sporting marque reappears at Motor Show
After an absence of 70 years, the Invicta name could be set to return to racing following the launch of the S1 sportscar at the Motor Show in October. Designed and…
THE ” COLMORE ” F AZER-NAS1-1
NEW MODEL WITH SPECIAL GUARANTEE.
PAR.TIC I:LABIA’ attractive new model now figures in the range of cars manufactured by Frazer-Nash Cars Ltd., of Hounslow, Middlesex. Known as the ” Colmore ” type, it consists of the standard long chassis mounted
with a three-four seater panelled sports body. The engine is of 1,496 c.c. capacity, and has overhead valves and twin carburettors. (Arnal or S. U. instruments are supplied according to the owner’s requirements.) A compression ratio of 6.25 to 1
is used, and each engine is specially timed before being passed, so as to give a minimum Output of 50 h.p. at 4,000 r.p.m. A guarantee is given to this effect together with a bench test report by the makers. As is the case with other Frazer-Nash models, the ” Colmore ” is available as either a three-speed or four-speed machine, and any deviation from standard in respect of the ratios is possible. Similarly, if the purchaser desires, coil ignition may be supplied in place of the Magneto system.
The bodywork and equipment is of a very high standard. Seats are upholstered in hand-buffed leather, with pneumatic cushions ; the windscreen has Triplex glass, and a Bluemel steering. wheel is fitted as standard. The equipment includes Lucas 12-volt light and starting, revolution counter, speedometer, and electric windscreen wiper.
The price of the ” Colmore ” FrazerNash, which may well be described as a de luxe sports car, is £499.