Metric convertor
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A handy gadget--the Auto Metric Convertor for drivers travelling on the Continent has been introduced by Freeline.
The device is made in plastics material and comprises two calibrated discs contained in an oblong cover. The discs can revolve and the casing has four windows in each side.
The device rapidly converts miles, gallons and pounds weight into kilometres, litres and kilogrammes. The remaining side of the second disc shows temperature equivalents in Fahrenheit and Centigrade. Made by: Freeline Ltd., Bath Road, Bristol.
Price: 5s 6d. Wilmot-Breeden is now offering various versions of its combined steering and ignition lock to the motor industry. A specially adapted steering column is required. At least 1,000 different key patterns are issued.
The keys are of the double entry type.
The latest versions of the locks have four switch positions, namely "lock", "auxiliaries", "ignition" and "start", the last one being spring-loaded. The key operates through 120deg.
A special safety feature prevents accidental locking; the key must be depressed in the "auxiliaries" position before it can be returned to the "lock" position. The key can only be inserted or removed in the "lock" position. The bolt does not operate until the key has been partially withdrawn.
Other features that can be specified include the provision of "inhibited start" to minimize the risk of a jammed starter; the key has to be returned beyond the ignition position after an h unsuccessful attempt to start the engine, before it can be turned from 'Ignition" to the "start" position a second time.
The lock is also available with an audible alarm system; if the key is left in 'either the "lock" or "auxiliaries" positions it forms part of an electrical circuit which is completed when the driver's front door is opened to sound a warning buzzer.
Made by: Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Amington Road, Tyseley, Birmingham 25.