Van Version of A.C. Petite
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A GOODS-CARRYING Version of the A.C. 1-1.. Petite three-wheeled car has been produced by Buckland Body Works, Ltd., Buckland, ner Buntingford, Herts. The vehicle has one wheel at the front and a Villiers 346 c.c. engine mounted at the rear., All wheels are independently sprung. Otherfeatures of the specification include Girling hydraulic brakes, and a three-speed gearbox with steering-colunm change, The fuel consumption rate is claimed to be 60-70 m.p.g.
The Buckland van version provides a loading space of 21 'cu. ft., measuring 3 ft. long, 2 ft, deep and 3 ft. 6 in. wide. There is a single door at the rear 3 ft.. high and 2 ft. wide The vehicle can carry 2-3-cwt. loads and weighs 8 cwt. unladen. Annual tax is 15. The price is £308 13s. 9d. • •
The company produce a special bogie for towing new .Petites-and• Ministry"of Pensions invalid cars.' This can be, carried in the back, Of the 'Van.
Overall dimensions of the vehicle are 10 ft: 3 in. long, 4 ft. 7 in. wide and 4.ft. 5 in. high. The wheelbase is 6 ft. and the 'rear track 3 ft. 6 in. Ground clearance is 61 in.