Frankfurt Lacks Promise
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From John F. Moon
TWO days before the opening of the 40th International Motor Show in Frankfurt yesterday it became fairly obvious that by opening day most of the visitors would be asking: " Where are the new models? " Short of some real last-minute surprises putting i.1 an appearance it is obvious that this is not going to number among the more exciting European commercial vehicle exhibitions.
The Show seems larger than ever this yew., and from a clear blue sky the sun beats down remorselessly on the many exhibition halls and parks. Fresh air would be the answer, but there isn't even any air to be found in the suspensions of most of the exhibits, the flood of air springs which burst into the limelight four years ago having been turned back by most manufacturers in preference for steel leaves. A number of bus and coach exhibits are air sprung, however.
Recessed Headlamps The few new features that were distinguishable at the time of writing were mainly on Mercedes-Benz vehicles, including headlamps recessed into the front bumpers of some models to reduce dazzle when laden.
The Dutch D.A.F. concern, who have sold 350 goods vehicles in Germany this year alone, are showing their latest +-ton pick-up which has the new 750 c.c. aircooled engine. Henschel—exhibiting for the first time with the name "Saviem Renault" beneath the Henschel badge— have new forwardand normal-control cabs with attractive " razor-edged " styling.
Some surprise was expressed at Hanomag's vehicles being on display, as these are manufactured by the Borgward concern, but rumour has it that Carl F. Borgward has acquired enough funds to re-form the company, and that production should recommence in the not too distant future.
The Show closes on October 1, and a fully illustrated report will be published next week.
FarmersWant Bulk Delivery
cope with the increasing request of farmers in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Co. Durham for their grain and fertilizers to be delivered in bulk, J. H. Tait Transport (York), Ltd., were granted two additional A vehicles at Leeds on Tuesday. The normal user was modified from its original form and now Tait asked to carry fertilizers, cattle food, agricultural products and grain to Yorkshire. Lancashire. Lincolnshire and Co. Durham for two named customers. These conditions satisfied the British Transport Commission who had objected at the outset. Initially the application had been for four vehicles with much wider conditions.