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Star Engineering Co., Ltd. Frederick Street, Wolverhampton.
Stand No. 25.
MITE Star Engineering Co., Ltd., are 1 exhibiting four models of their well-known commercial vehicles, two of these being 30 cwt., one 50 ewts, and one 3 ton.
The engine of all models is the same, and although at first sight it would seem
that an engine suitable for a. 30 cwt.. would he under-powered for a 3 ton, re vice versa, experience has shown that the 20-25 h.p. engine is entirely suitable. This is a four-cylinder, with cylinders east in ,pairs. The bore and stroke are 90 ram, by 150 mm. and the rating 20.1 h.p. A Ferodo-lined clutch, four-speed and reverse gearbox, and worm drive are fitted on all models. The 3 termer is epecially designed for char-a-bancs work, and has a wheelbase of 13 ft. 6 ins.
The two 39 cwt, models consist of a market iden or's wagon and a panelled bdis delivery yen. The market gardener's wagon has sides extending 2 ft. 5 ins. frorri thelloor, and aboVe these are a detachable rail or cage sides, the total depth thus coming to 4 ft. 7 ins. The length and width are 8 it. 2 ins. and 5 ft, 5 iris.' respectively. The finish of this vehicle is m Royal blue, With vermilion wheels. The panelled box delivery van has a carrying capacity el 8 ft. long by 5 ft. wide by 5 ft. 2 ins. high, two large doors opening from the centre. The price complete is £855. The tipping wagon,on a 50 cwt. chassis, is listed at £915 complete. The well known 'Sear tipping gear is employed, and the body is of the platform type, with sides 18 ins. deep. The Star chara-bancs provides comfortable seating for 25 persons, including the driver, the body being' divided into four rows of seats. A Cape-cart eXtension hood gives every possible protection in wet weather. The price of tins, finished in grey with nickel-plated fittings, is £1,275 complete