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BRIEF SPECIFICATION
Engine : Four cylinders, bore 69 mm., stroke 100 m.m., capacity 1,497 c.c. R.A.C. rating 11.9 h.p. 58 b.h.p. Tax £9. Push-rod o.h.v. Twin S.U. carburetters. Magneto Ignition. 7 to 1 compression ratio.
Gearbox : Four speeds and reverse. ” Crash ” change with silent third. Ratios: 4.0, 5.56, 9.2, 14.88 to 1. Reverse 19.50 to 1. Central remote lever.
Suspension : Quarter elliptic at front. Half elliptic at rear. Frictional shock-absorbers of H.R.G. design.
Brakes : Cable operation. Adjustable from driving compartment.
Dimensions : Wheelbase : 8 ft. 7 in.
Track : front 4 ft. rear 3 ft. 9 in. Weight : 14 cwt., fully equip
Price: Open two-three seater : £395.