A Capacious 5-cwt. Van with Forward Control
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ABODY capacity of no less than 90 cubic ft. is afforded by the Longate Ford conversion marketed by Messrs. Wembley Motors. Ltd., Harrow Road, Stonebridge, London, N.W.10. The chassis is a standard 8 hap. 5-cwt. model converted to forward control by the Bowes Road Garage and Engineer
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ing CO., Ltd., New Southgate, which concern is also responsible for the bodywork. Weighing under 12 cwt. the vehicle is subject to an annual tax of 110, whilst its price in grey finish is £165. The internal dimensions are 6 ft. long, 4 ft. high and 3 ft. 9 ins. wide. There are doors at the rear giving an opening 3 ft. 51 ins, wide
and they are provided • with sturdy hinges and a key-operated doubleaction locking bolt.
Panelled with metal-faced plywood and having a slatted fabric-covered roof, the body incorporates an ash frame and is strongly, although lightly. built. The equipment includes a metalframed safety-glass windscreen, and the machine has an attractive appearance despite its body dimensions.