Waring's New Motorvan de Luxe.
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The magnificent 11101mi-ran shown in our illustration was constructed by J. Liversidge ard Sons, Ltd., of the Old Kent Road, S.E., for Waring and Gillow, Ltd., of Oxford Street, W. It represents the latest development in motorvan bodies and up-to-date accessories, Although of exceptional size the lines of construction are well proportioned, and the general efiect distinctly " chic " and attractive. The " Africa "—for all the Waring vans are named—is replete with every modern convenience. It has: electric head lamps (" Silverlyte "); an electric siren ; a Smith's milometer and speedometer; a" New-Era " extineteur ; a Brown's patent mirror, electric lights on the dashboard ;an ambulance chest; and, boon of all boons to longdistance drivers, a lavatory which folds into a comparatively-small cabinet.. The interior of the ,,,an is padded to prevent damage to goods, whilst the spare lubricants and the kit of tools are in a large case which is suspended at the rear of the. vehicle.
Waring and Gillow, Ltd., which company was the pioneer of long-distance provincial and cross-Channel journeys, has had fitted a giant petrol magazine; we show it, on end, in the smaller illustration. This tank is capable of containing sufficient petrol for a journey of 400 miles, thus abolishing all necessity for the carrying of a number of cans and the buying of petrol on the road at excessive prices. In addition to its commercial utility, this reserve of storage must be considered in relation to its value to the War Department, in the event of a raid or other military operations. The quantity provided
would enable it to distribute supplies at a great distance from the railhead, a feat which many ordinary commercial vehicles could not—independently of extra supplies taken aboard—accomplish without returning to the base. The space under the dome-shaped hood is filled with luggage racks for parcels, and is lighted electrically. Patent buffer springs are fitted, in order to check the under-swing of the tailboard.
This unique vehicle has been designed and constructed under the supervision of Mr. T. E. Harrison, whose expert knowledge of motorvan points is very considerable, and who, by the way, is responsible for many of the artistic vans and motors which enliven the monotony of the ceaseless stream of vehicles in London streets. En passant, we may mention, in this connection, that the indefatigable Mr. Harrison is arranging for a silver cup to be presented at the next parade of The Commercial Motor Users' Association to the owner of the van that embodies the best principles of artistic design and construction.
In the illustration of the motorcar,, there will be seen a de Severs NonSkid Tire; this has an enormous mileage to its credit and, like that famous person " Charlie's Aunt," is still running. The chassis is one of the wellknown " Commer-Car " type, with 36-40 h.p. engine, for loads of four tons. The Waring fleet, all the units of which are familiar sights hundreds of miles from their metropolitan centre, is of that make.