
Fragments on forgotten makes, No 74
The Leidart-8 The inter-war Ford V8 engine was such a smooth and inexpensive powerplant that it is no surprise that it was the basis of several sports cars made by small-output…
Engine : Six cylinders, bore 65 -mm. stroke 100 mm.,capacity.1,991 , 1?..4 rating 16 b.p. Push-rod operated overhead inlet valves, side exhausts. Two Solex car burettors. Coil ignition,
Gearbox Four -speeds and reverse.
with _free-wheel. Constant-mesh third gear. Ratio’s 4.75, 7.28, 11.3 and 18.5 to 1. Brakes : Lock head hydraulic. Suspension:
Dimensions : Wheelbase 9ft. Gins., track 4f1 2ins.
Weight with saloon body 23 cwt. Price : £385.