Austin Models and Prices for 1935
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DROBABL7 the most outstanding
feature of the 1935 programme of the Austin Motor Co., Ltd., Longbridge, Birmingham, is the fact that the 7 h.p. van is now to be sold at £108, being a reduction of £4 10s.
from the 1934 season's price. The design of -this model is unchanged, the body having a total capacity ef 511cubic ft., whilst the space available for freight behind the driver is 42i cubic ft.
In addition to the 7 h.p. model there is a 6-8-cwt. Ten-Four, a Light 12-6 and a Light 12-4, the two 12 h.p. vans being capable of carrying 7-10 cwt. of freight. All Austin commercial vehicles now have cross-braced chassis of great strength and rigidity, a deep cruciform member located amidships being so arranged that the support is given to n2Ei the part of the frame which is usually subjected to the greatest stress.
In each model, the cruciform member runs into the main channels at points around the anchorages for the springs, whilst in the centre, a deep pressing forms the tunnel through which the propeller-shaft passes, thereby assisting in giving torsional rigidity to the structure. It will be recalled that the 7 h.p.-type had a triangulated frame. All models have easy-change gearboxes, synchronising clutches being fitted to both top and third speeds.
Apart from the vans, the special. Twenty ambulance also has a cr0857 braced frame, whilst an addition to the range is a Sixteen ambulance incorporating the 10-ft.-wheelbase chassis. There is also a 12.4 h.p. taxicab with a dropped cross-braced frame, synchromesh gears for top and third ratios, a worm-drive rear axle and inverted rear springs to give an ultralow body mounting. This taxicab chassis also incorporates coil ignition with automatic advance, compensatedvoltage control and special Taxicord tyres.
The prices of the various models in the 1935 range are given in an accompanying table.