The Hillman Estate Car

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Engine: Four cylinders, 76.2 by 76.2 mm. (1,390 c.c.). Push-rod-operated o.h. valves. 8.0 to 1 compression-ratio. 47½ b.h.p. at 4,600 r.p.m.

Gear ratios: First. 18.60 to 1; second. 12.89 to 1; third, 7.78 to 1; top, 5.22 to 1.

Tyres: 5.50 by 15 Dunlop tubeless on bolt-on steel disc wheels.

Weight: 1 ton 0 cwt. 3 qr. (without occupants but ready for the road, with approximately half a gallon of petrol).

Steering ratio: 2¾ turns. lock-to-lock.

Fuel capacity: 7¼ gallons. Range approximately 220 miles.

Wheelbase: 8 ft. 0 in.

Track: Front. 4 ft. 1 in.; rear, 4 ft. 0½ in.

Dimensions: 13 ft. 4½ in. by 5 ft. 0¾ in. by 5 ft. 1 in. (high).

Price: £938 17s. inclusive of p.t. With extras as tested: £985 7s. exclusive of fitting charges.

Makers: The Hillman Motor Car Co., Ltd., Ryton-on-Dunsmore, England.