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10th November 1931
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As might be expected, the exhibits on this stand have as their basis the concern's motorcar chassis suitably adapted. The largest, and what is really a new vehicle, is the 20 h.p. ambulance, which, with a longer and wider frame, a wider rear track, etc., is equipped with an entirely new coachbuilt ambulance body. The increase in the wheelbase (which is now 11 4ft. 10 ins.) has given far more room inside the ambulance than in previous models ; in addition, the overall heighi; of the platform has been decreased by some 6 ins., made possible by inclining the engine and transmission line to one side. The power unit is the famous sixcylindered 23.5 h.p. Austin side-valve model. All fittings are soundly constructed and the vehicle is replete with all accessories, such an item as hydraulically operated stretcher gear being installed; there is ample accommodation for sitting cases.

For authorities that require a smaller and lower-priced ambulance there is a 12 h.p. model mounted on the four-cylin der-engined chassis, which provides ample accommodation for one stretcher and four or five sitting cases. Provision is made for fitting a second emergency stretcher if necessary. An entirely new addition to the Austin commercial range is a fast, light delivery van capable of dealing with 10-cwt loads and powered by a sixcylindered 13.9 h.p. engine. The chassis is exceptionally wide and lends itself admirably to the mounting of the van body.

The coachwork is of Austin design and construction, and, owing to its light weight, the van is economical to operate, whilst, being under 1 ton in weight, it is taxed at £15.

The 7 h.p. 5-cwt. van exhibited now has a 6-in, longer wheelbase than was standardized during the 1931 season, and although the carrying capacity has not been increased, the loading space has been considerably enlarged. The chief dimensions of the van are as follow :—The floor measures 3 ft 4i ins, in length and 3 ft. 11 ins, in width, whilst the • aternal loading height is 3 ft. 5 ins., giving a capacity of 46 cub.

ft. Priced at £110, this vehicle is bound to attract a great deal of attention.

There are two other models of the 12 h.p. four-cylinder-engined 'chassis, one of which takes the form of a taxicab and the other a traveller's brougham.—Austin Motor Co., Ltd., Longbridge Works, Birmingham.

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