Halley' s 30-cwt. and 2-ton Chassis.
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In our issue of last week (pages 59 and 6o), we gave a brief description of the two " Halley " vehicles which are taking part in the R.A.C. trials. We are now able to supplement that description by reproducing line drawings of the general arrangement of the chassis. 'rile two-cylinder engine develops 2oh.p. at its normal speed of 1,000 revolutions per minute. The system of lubrication on these engines is entirely automatic and is wholly independent of the skill or attention of the driver, the chances of smoke emission, due to excess of lubrication, are thus considerably reduced. This automatic means of lubricating the engine, together with the very large, cone clutch and simple change-speed gearing make these vehicles extremely easy to handle, whilst the simplicity of the whole arrangement and the accessibility of all its parts are points which will favourably impress the prospective purchaser. Halley's Industrial Motors, Ltd., is a live concern, and it is quite to the front with its two demonstration vans which are accompanying the trials. One of these vans, which we photographed at Cheadle, is being utilised by the R.A.C. for conveying its bulky stationery from town to town while the trials procession is passing through the northern district. AutoCar Agencies, Limited, of 3, Hanover Court, Hanover Street, London, is the depot for the south-eastern district.
The company's sales representative, Mr. Sharp, remains in attendance throughout the trials, his mission, as has been notified in our columns already, being to interview likely agents or purchasers, to arrange demonstration runs in particular localities, and to supply such other information as may be desired. Our photograph of this van is reproduced on page 107, and other views will be found in our trials re ports. These vehicles are made by a company with some considerable know
ledge of road-haulage requirements for heavy loads; their construction and design are the outcome of that experience.