German Van Sells Cheaply The E.M.W. 13-ettl. light van from Eastern Germany sells in Denmark for the equivalent of E.700.
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SELLIN G' in Copenhagen, Denmark, for the equivalent of £700, the E.M.W. light-delivery van from Eastern Germany is claimed to be the lowest-priced vehicle of its class in the country. Manufactured in the former B.M.W. works, now Eisenacher Motoren Werke, it has a capacity of nearly 13 cwt. and is powered by a six-cylindered petrol engine of 1,971 c.c., developing 55 b.h.p. Two carburetters are employed and the compression ratio is 6 to 1.
An interesting feature of the E.M.W. is the provision of a free-wheel which operates in the lowest two ratios of the four-speed box. This promotes economical running, without depriving the driver of engine braking when travelling at high speed. All ratios have synchromesh engagement and gear changing is by means of a steering-column lever.
• The chassis and steering gear are lubricated by a pedal, operating a plunger, which delivers oil from a reservoir through a system of pipes. The independent front suspension is of the transverse leaf-spring type with upper wishbone members.
Other details include controllable radiator shutters, an
interior heater and an oil-bath air filter. Water and oil heat gauges (fittings to be expected on only high-priced
vehicles) are mounted on the instrument panel. The electrical system operates on 6 volts.
The paintwork and interior cabfittings are well finished and the timber body appears robust. The unladen weight is about 21 tons. The vehicle is also marketed as a private car and as a taxicab. In goods-vehicle form, a speed of over 703t.p.h. is claimed.