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The New Design of Autoporter.

3rd October 1912, Page 11
3rd October 1912
Page 11
Page 11, 3rd October 1912 — The New Design of Autoporter.
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We are enabled to bring before our readers particulars of the latest model of the Autoporter, which is manufactured by Messrs. R. S. Currie and Co., of Salusbury Road, West Kilburn. Our readers may remember that the first detailed illustrated report of this make of parcelcar appeared in our issue of the 4th April last. Since that date, extended experience under everyday working conditions has led the designers of this model considerably to modify and improve the original design. The most important feature, as will be seen from the line drawing which we reproduce, consists of the patent under-carriage, which has now been adopted as standard. This carriage acts as a radius rod, gives easy suspension, and, at the same time, permits of the quick removal of the rear wheel. .A helical plate spring in place of the coil spring shown in the drawing, has been adopted on the latest model placed upon the market ; the maker informs us that this method of suspension has given the greatest possible satisfaction under extremely difficult conditions. The road clearance, owing to the adoption of the new under-frame, is now 9 in. In spite of this, however, the overall height is but 3 ft. 9 in. A further radical departure is seen in the engine, which is of 7 h.p. and is water-cooled by the thermo-syphon system. A radiator is located on each side of the engine, and cooling is further assisted by a. carefully-designed fan. A clutch of the multiple-disc type, working in oil, has been incorporated, and this is actuated by a side lever. An epicyclic two-speed gear has been fitted, giving a range from 5 m.p.h. to 25 m.p.h. Chain transmission driving on to a sprocket fitted on the back axle is now used. The steering has been changed from lever to wheel, and the driver will, in these later models, be situated at the rear of the machine. This also is a great change as in the earlier machines it was considered desirable to place him in the front.

We are informed by Messrs. R. S. Currie and Co., that these changes have been brought about by a constantly-increasing demand from abroad for a stronger chassis on somewhat similar lines to the first Currie Autoporters. It is now the intention of this firm, however, only to supply this model.

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