New Utility Tender for British Market
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High-performance Chassis, with Independent Front Suspension, Lends' Itself Well as Foundation of Attractive Pontiac Tender
WLL-RNOWN in the private-car world, the Pontiac has gained a good reputation for its quality in the medium-priced range of transatlantic. machines. As a private car, thiS make has gained many friends in this cowl:. try ; itnow makes its debut in the commercial-vehicle sphere in the form of a smart utility tender.
Basically the same as that for the private car, the chassis is of advanced design andincorporates independent suspension for the front wheels. •01 the. link type, the movement of each wheel is governed by a coil spring, rebound shock absorbers being incorporated in the system.
The sturdy frame is well braced by an X-type structure amidships, and, at the rear, it is supported on long semielliptic springs.
Having a bore and stroke of 3-,7-t ins. and 4 ins, respectively, the sixoylindered engine is rated at 28.3 h.p. and develops a maximum of 85 b.h.p. at 3,600 r.p.m.
Rubber mountings are used for the power unit, and it is claimed that vibrations due to throne reaction have been eliminated at all speeds from 8 m.p.h.
to 85 m.p.h. We can well believe that, in consequence of its high powerto-weight ratio, the machine is capable of a maximum speed around the eighties, but, in view of the tinsel tled views of magistrates regarding the Speed limit for this class of vehicle, it mighty perhaps, he inadvisable to make full use of the outfit's' capabilities in this.direction..
Lockheed hydraulic brakes previde an effective means for decelerat.on; the pedal operating shoes on all -wheels: The light utility • body is provided with a wide front seat, accommodating two passengers beside the driver, whilst behind this Seat iS another for two passengers. A further, full-width seat at the rear carries another three people. Access is gained to the two rear seats by doors on each side, and easily attached screens for the sides and back of the body make the interior snug. The two rear seats are 'held in position by fly-nuts, and they may quickly be removed when it is desired to carry
luggage. To facilitate loading -and unloading, the rear screen may be rolled up and the tailboard let down. Of striking appearance, this Pontiac provides a luxurious and rapid means for transport. For estate work it should prove of the utmost. use ; it is priced at £355.
The Pontiac is handled in this country by U.S. Concessionaires, Ltd., 36, Berkeley Street, London, W.1.