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Here we shall find three of the well-known Star models. No alteration has been made in the design since we described these machines in THE COMMERCIAL MOTOR. The heaviest model is the 30-cwt. chassis, which employs a four-cylinder engine driving through an ample-sized cone-clutch to a threepoint-suspension gearbox giving four forward speeds and a reverse. From the gearbox the drive is taken by shaft to a double-reduction back-axle, Dunlop solid twintires, in section 880 mm. by 90 are fitted to the rear wheels, while single tires 880 mm. by N mm. in section are fitted to the front. The general construction of this model is sturdy and workmanlike. Amplesized brakes, foot and lever controlled, are fitted, and there is little that is likely to cause trouble when in service.
The remaining two models of this maker are of the well-known oneton type. These employ four-cylinder water-cooled engines having the cylinders cast in pairs and with a bore and stroke of CO mm. and 120 mm. respectively. The drive is taken through a large-sized coneclutch to a gearbox which gives four speeds and reverse, and thus to a bevel-driven back axle. Pnen made tires are fitted on these later machines ; these are also of the Dunlop make. Care has been taken to render the whole of the component parts extremely accessible, while all unnecessary complication in the chassis construction has been avoided so far as is possible. Both these machines are fitted with box-van bodies, and the final effect gives the observer the impression of businesslike machines. Owing to the unfortunate fire recently at the Star works it was impossible to equip the twotonnes with the body which was intended to be shown. The Star Co., however, exhibits an interesting notice to the effect. that, what it is lacking in show effect it can more than make up for in the amount of valuable information which the representatives of the company aie able to give.
The Star Engineering Co. has decided that the average purchaser is unwilling to expend a considerable amount of money, after acquiring a vehicle, in the purchasing of lamps, jacks, and the other accessories necessary to the modern business vehicle. Accordingly, the full range of its models is sold fully equipped with all accessories, and we are informed that this departure has proved very successful in practice,. We are informed that, despite the unfortunate fire, the company has made arrangements which will enable it to complete orders placed during the Show within the course of a. very few weeks. Users may well bear this fact in mind.
This company has been working away steadily on the business-motor side, in spite of its sustained activities in the private-car branches. Various owners, including Lever Bros., Ltd., date back many years as users of this make, which may be described as one "without frills but not without any good quality."