New Commer 15-cwt. De Luxe Model
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REPRESENTING an addition to its range of goods chassis, a new 15cwt. model is announced by Commer Cars, Ltd., Luton. It is designed to appeal specifically to the operator who sets store by appearance and perform: ance. Unlike the other Commers of the same rating it has a six-cylindered engine Described as a De Luxe chassis, it is orlered at £220, and comes within the £20 taxation class. An outstanding feature is that it has independent front-wheel suspension.
Much is contributed to its good appearance by the long bonnet, which
.sweeps back from the sloping plated radiator grille, whilst high speed and accelerative characteristics are assured by the 68 b.h.p. developed by its power unit. Refinement appears to be the keynote of this chassis, for it has a synchromesh gearbox, rubber-mounted engine-gearbox unit, hydraulic shock absorbers and low-pressure 7 by 17 tyres.
Among its other interesting points may be mentioned the box-girder-type frame, Bendix brakes, .and well-raked
steering column. Deliveries of this new model have already begun, but, as yet, it is available Only in chassis form.