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8th November 1935, Page 181

8th November 1935

Page 181

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Single-deck Passenger Model of Unorthodox Design, a 7i-ton Lorry, and a New Automatic Gearbox

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I NTRODTJCED some twelve months

ago, the Maudslay SF40 chassis for single-deck coathwork is worthy of close inspection. A model is to be seen with a streamlined coach body built by H. V.Burlingham, Ltd.; a feature being the diagonal seats which give additional width for the passengers' shoulders.So far as the chassis is concerned, it -is of interest to note the manner. hi :which the front axle has been set back so that the area ahead of the axle is how included in 'the body space.' _ Good riding 'comfort is obtained, due to the fact that the front and rear-axle . loads are practically equal. '

Two further examples of this model are available, one 'With d& luxe-coach bodywork by the Duple concern, and the other as a streamlined coach with a Brush body. A feature of the latter is that the unladen weight of the complete vehicle is but 5 tons 8 cw t . .

The fourth exhibit is the new PrIL5 model. This is powered by a four cyliuderecl 5.3-litre engine, and it is seen equipped with a. Willowbrook 39seater dual-purpose body incorporating a swept roof with a sliding head.

• In addition to passenger vehicles, visitors will be interested. to see the

Maudslay • Six-Four 71-ton . goods model. This is powered by a Gardner 4LW oil engine, and is shown in chassis form. A working model of the Hobbs automatic infinitely variable gear, which has been developed by the Maudslay concern, is also given prominence on the stand. This model is of particular interest to those who study the newer forms of transmission' and, in addition, a number of the major components is available for inspection.— Maudslay Motor Co., Ltd., Park Side, Coventry.