The 1933 B.S.A.
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7-cwt. Van
ABOUT six months ago we published road-test report of the B.S.A. 7-ewt. van with four-cylinclered engine and front-wheel drive; a number of modifications has since been made to this handy little vehicle, and, in its latest guise for 1923, at £140, it would appear to represent excellent value.
The power unit, rated at 8.9 h.p. and having a capacity of 1,075 c.c., develops 24 b.h.p at 4,000 r.p.m., and is now supplied with mixture by a self-starting Solex carburetter. A slight alteration has been made to the gearbox, the ratios now being 5.2, 8.6, and 17 to 1, with a reverse ratio of 21 to 1.
In so far as appearance is concerned, the lines of the body have been improved. With a capacity of 72 cubic ft., the internal width and length have both been slightly reduced. Panelled in tibi minium, it has all wood-to-metal joints padded with felt to prevent drumming and rattling, and the interior is lined with plywood and painted grey, whilst the floor is covered with linoleum. Winding windows are fitted to the two side doors and the rear doors have rubber buffers ventilating louvres, spring-loaded bolts at top and bottom, and a Yale-type lock. An electric windscreen wiper and safety-glass windscreen are standard equipment.
Black weatherproof rubber material is employed as covering for the roof, whilst the body itself is finished in blue cellulose.
The spare wheel is now mounted on the off side, as shown in an accompanying illustration, and on the near side in the corresponding position the accumulator is accessibly carried. Formerly shod with tyres of smaller size, the latest model has 27-in: by 4-in. Demlops, The equipment includes an electric horn, a• Jaeger speedometer, Luvax shock absorbers, and ignition lock.
An adjustable bucket seat, having a spring cushion and well-upholstered back is provided for the driver, whilst an additional passenger's seat can be supplied for £1 16s. 6d. extra.
Taxed at only £10, the new B,S.A. model V9-8, as it is designated, is undoubtedly an attractive proposition for light delivery work. The vehicle is the product of the Birmingham Small Arms Co., Ltd., Birmingham.
The chassis is designed expressly for goods carrying, and, whilst capable of considerable speed, should require the minimum of maintenance.