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The Prices of Vintage Cars
Once again we must remonstrate with those vendors who are asking ridiculously lofty prices for vintage cars, often indifferent specimens. Indeed, we feel somewhat guilty, because it was largely due…
Brief Specification.
Brief Specification.
Engine : 4 cylinder narrow “‘ vee,” 69.55 MM. bore, 78 mm. stroke, cubic capacity 1,184 c.c. Overhead camshaft operated by silent chain. Oil-filter With automatic cleaning device. Unit mounted on laminated springs and shock absorbers. Bosch coil ignition, 6-volt battery, double wiring for lights. Thermostatically controlled radiator shutters. Zenith carburetter.
Transmission Mono-disc clutch. 4-.speed gearbox with silent third. Free-wheel controlled from dashboard. Tubular propeller shaft. Hypoid final drive.
Suspension : Lancia patent independent springing in front ; halfeliptics at the rear with shock absorbers.
Brakes : Lockheed hydraulics. Hand brake on rear wheels only through separate control.
Dimensions : Track 3ft.
wheelbase 8ft. nin., ground clearance 61in., weight of complete car 16i cwt. Petrol consumption 25/26 m.p.g., 10-gallon rear tank. Tyre sizes, 140 x 40. Price :
Saloon £390, De Luxe Saloon £430.
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