New Kenex Ambulance
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\ DUAL-PURPOSE ambulance con version of the Thames 15-cwt., the ledford CA, and the B,M.C. 14 van has een developed by Kenex Coachwork, .td. In all cases, the conversion adds 185 to the basic price and a reinforced lastics raised roof to give increased eadroom can be fitted for an additional 87.
Longitudinal seats are employed, these eing fitted along both sides of the body. he dual-purpose feature is obtained by le seats being made to fold up against le back rests so that a clear floor space ; given to accommodate a full-size treteher. Two light-alloy wearing strips re built into the floor to take the tretcher feet and, with the stretcher in osition, there is sufficient room for an ttendant to pass down the side. When losed up, the stretcher is strapped under he. right-hand seat. • A fixed step is mounted below the rear our, and, in the case of Thames and vans with a side door in the body, ne is also mounted below this nearside our.
B.M.C.-WILLEME PRODUCTION PLANS
10INT development of a range of I vehicles Of 1.i to 7 tons p0,load on le French market will ,result from an greement signed between the British 4otor Corporation and Etablissements Villeme of Paris. Willeme are to ssemble B.M.C. 1=1to 7-tonners at their .lanterre plant, and the French company rill distribute these B.M.C.-Willeme -iodels through their sales network, rhich is to be further strengthened. This B.M.C.-Willerne plan is especially iteresting in vieW of the agreement etween A.C.V., Ltd., and Willeme nnounced in May, under which Willeme re to use A.E.C. components and ssemble and distribute A.E.C. medium/eight vehicles, A,C,V. have bought a ubstantial shareholding in Willeme.