G.M.C. Goods Vehicles for British Market
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AN-accompanying illustration shows a new G.M.C. chassis, which is one of a range that is being introduced to this country by General Motors, Ltd., 21, Cavendish Square, London, WI. It is now about five years since this snake was on the British market, but many of our readers will remember the degree of popularity enjoyed by G.M.C. vehicles of 1931. and the preceding years during which they were on sale here.
The new rangeincludes goods chassis of five pay-load capacities, namely, 15 cwt., 21-3 tons, 3 tons, 34 tons and 34-4 tons. With the exception of two of these types, all are available in more than one wheelbase length. Taking the models in order and starting with the smallest, the distinguishing symbols, wheelbase lengths and chassis prices are as follow:— . 15-cwt.; T-14. 126 ins., £199. 2V:2-3-twirlers: T-16-A, 131 ins., £260; T-16-B, 157 ins., 275. 3-tqnners: T-16-RC, 1131 ins„ 4325; T-16-11C, .181 ins. (heavy-duty tyres), 4337. 3,4;-tontiers: T-13-A, 136 ins., 4367; T-18-B, 160 ma,, —A382; ins„ 4392; T-18-C. 196 ins., £440. 3i,4-tonners: T-18-it A., 136 ins., £387; T.-18-11C. 178 ins., £407.
On the T-14, 6.50 by 16 tyres are used, singles all round ; the next three have 32 by 6 T.T. tyres, with. twins
on the rear wheels, whilst on the remainder. H.D. equipment of the same dimensions is used. An models have six-cylindered engines and hydraulic brakes. A two-speed axle is optional.