Forward Control for New Trojans
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TWO new models of the well-known Trojan van are to be placed on the market shortly by Trojan-, Ltd., Purley Way, Croydon. One model is tO be known as the Trojan Light 10 and will be priced at £155. Of the -forwardcontrol type, features of the chassis inelude •a two-speed constant-mesh gearbox, with preselector control .oil th% steering column, and a worm-driven axle. The body has a capacity of 9i cubic ft., and the vehicle is designed to carry a pay-load of 7-10 cwt. An accompanying illustration shows the lines of the new vehicle and the departure from previous Trojan practice.
The second model is of larger capacity; and is to be called the Trojan Senior. The body has a capacity of 120 cubic ft., and forward-control has been adopted, as in the smaller model. Atwo-speed constant-mesh gearbox with preselector control is fitted, buton this model chain-drive has been tetairied. A pay-load of 10-12 cwt. may be carried, and the body has a length of 7 ft., measured from the back of the driver's seat to the rear door. The price of this model is to be £165, and B44
the equipment includes an electric starter. With a mechanical handstarter only the price of the Vehicle is reduced TO ZIA°.
On both models the engine is cea trally disposed, as is usual Trojan practice. A fully illustrated, technical description of these interesting chassis will be published' in an early issue of The Commercial Motor.