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Citroen-Ifegresse, with Platform and Van Bodies. London type Taxicab.
STAND No, 21.
KNOWN in some quarters as the 11-French "Henry Ford," the output ot of. Citroen's French factories exceeds that of any other Continental concern. A very complete range of vehicles is shown of the 7.5 h.p. and 11.4 h.p. types. 'l'o those engaged in the rapid delivery of comparatively light loads, the 24-cwt. van will be of particular interest. This is fitted with a four-cylinder engine, three-forward-speed gearbox with central change, single-plate clutch and the double-helical gear final drive, which is a feature of Citroen veh elms. The wheels are of the Michelin pressed-steel variety with 700 mm. by 80 mm. tyres. A dynamo lighting and-electric starting set is fitted.
A 7-cwt. delivery van is also shown, the main features of which correspond with those of the smaller model. Another 11.4 h.p. chassis is shown fitted with a farmer's wagon of approximately 7-cwt. capacity; this is known as the Normandy, and the wooden body with hinged tailboard is especially suitable
for carrying live stock and farm produce. Horse-drawn wagons of a type known as the Normandy have been used by French farmers for centuries, so that the adoption of this name for the latest Citroen is very appropriate. Comfortable accommodation is provided for the driver and passenger at. the front, behind which is the well-finished wooden body. Two more 11.4 11.p. chassis are fitted with the Kegresse-Hinstin endless band attachment., famous for the crossing of the Sahara. This enables the vehicle to be used over very rough country or particularly loose surfaces. A radiator of larger capacity than usual is fitted, and there is a two-speed gear operated from the driver's seat. This, with the gearbox, gives i range of six forward speeds and two in reverse. Steering is effected by means of special connections to brakes on the driving pulleys. One of these interesting vehicles is fitted with a platform body, whilst on the other a torpedo van is shown. The former exhibit is attractively mounted on some " desert scenery " composed of stones and sand. The flexibility of the track and the way in which it Conforms to the rough surface are clearly shown. Lastly, there is an 11.4 h.p. taxicab with an English landaulet body. This body conforms to the Scotland Yard regulations, and is shown shod with Michelin cable tyres.