
A 1948 Austin
Sir, The tales of woe, recounted by fellow readers concerning their modern BLMC cars, are similar to my own experiences, which have caused me to seek out a more mundane…
Brief specification.
Engine. Six-cylinders—bore and stroke dimensions, 57 mm. x 83 mm., cubic capacity 1,271.3 c.c., overhead valves and camshaft, 4-bearing crankshaft. Battery-and-coil ignition, S. U. carburetter.
Clutch : Dry single plate.
Gearbox : 3-speeds and reverse. Ratios—lst, 16.25 to 1; 2nd, 8.76 to 1 ; 3rd, 4.78 to 1.
Transmission : Open shaft to three-quarter floating type spiral-bevel back axle.
Suspension.: Half-elliptics with hydraulic shock absorbers.
Brakes : Lockheed type. Price. £232 10s.