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Stagg and Robson ( " Economist "): Stand 18.

24th July 1913, Page 31
24th July 1913
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Page 31, 24th July 1913 — Stagg and Robson ( " Economist "): Stand 18.
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This concern has gained a sound reputation based on many years' experience in body design generally. The undertaking has now laid itself out to cater for the commercial motor indualty by constructing both industrial and passenger-transport bodies adapted to machines constructed by all the leading manufacturers throughout the country. Two complete equipments are exhibited. The smaller of the two models is fitted with a Tyler four-cylinder engine, cast en bloc ; the features of this construction will be found in another part 'of this issue. The chassis. is built by the well-known Huddersfield

concern of Clayton and Co., Ltd., whose machines are in use in considerable numbers throughout Lan. cashire and Yorkshire. The final drive is by means of silent chains, and the rear springs are particularly resilient to ensure. comfortable riding. The body has a. seating capacity for 14 passengers, and all the control gear is within easy reach of the driver. Finished in motor green, black moulding and fine-lined red, the production is a typical example of the company's bodywork.

The larger exhibit consists of a 30-seater Blackpool type torpedo body. The engine on this model is the TyIor 45 b.h.p. type. This chassis is also constructed by Cht7rton and Co., Ltd., and the final drive is by means of silent chains. A feature of the body is that the doors are fitted to one side only; this is not only conducive to strength of body construction, but also makes it easier for the driver at once to see that all the doors are closed when starting on tour. Ample body space is provided, and the leg room upon measurement was found to be It ins The model is upholstered in repp and finished in amber-brown vith black moulding.

The equipment impressed us as being well suited for long trips.


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