AN AUSTIN 7••TONNER with trailer crosses ri Europe from Rotterdam
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to Zurich with a cargo of frozen chickens. . . just one of many Austins in use on continental routes today. Her owners are Bischofberger A.G. of Zurich, a firm that specializes in the international food trade. . . a trade that calls for rapid and reliable transport because the goods are perishable. Bischofberger have 3 lorries in operation at the moment—all of them Austins. One of these vehicles recently covered 150,000 miles in a single year.
Continental operation on long-distance high-speed routes is a severe test of a vehicle. Here's what driver Fritz Zurbrugg —on the road for 24 years—had to say about his Austin. "I can handle this 7tonner like a far smaller vehicle. It corners beautifully and it's a pleasure to drive. And its engine is wonderful."
The all-purpose Austin commercial range includes vans and trucks from 1-7 tons, plus tippers and prime movers for 15 ton weights. All with 12 months' warranty and backing of B.M.C. Service.