TALBOT
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Stand 96 AS one of the leading manufacturers of specialized low-loading ambulances, Clement Talbot, Ltd-, exhibits two examples of its products. The first is type AY/95, which is powered by a 20.9 h.p. six-cylindered engine and has a synchromesh fourspeed gearbox.
Self-servo-operated brakes take effect on all wheels, and the spiral-bevel final drive has a double-helical-gear( reduction for each wheee, thus permitting an exceptionally low floor level. Luvax
shock absorbers, fitted at both the front and rear, are controlled from the steering column.
Particular interest attaches to this model, which has been specially built to the requirements of Middlesbrough Corporation. An outstanding feature is the low overall height of only 0 ft. 10 ins. Nevertheless, it has been possible to obtain headroom of 4 ft. 10 ins, in the main compartment.
Accommodation is provided for two stretcher cases on the near side, Carters Portland elevating gear being installed for this purpose. Four or five patients can he seated: the.. the off side.
The second exhibit (an AY/75 model) is identical with the other ambulance in chassis features and dimensions, but it has a 17.9 h.p. sixcylindered engine and a preselective gearbox. The body mounted on this chassis is of the standard Talbot pattern, in which stretchers are mounted on each side.—Clement Talbot, Ltd., Barlby Road, London, W.10.