
Matters of moment, October 2008
History today Silverstone is the most historic active race circuit in Britain. Donington Park is older, but it can’t boast 60 years of continuous history. Brands Hatch was founded two…
Engine: 10.8 h.p. 4-cyl. 66 x 90, 1,232 c.c., flexible three-point mount ing. 3-bearing crankshaft. Pressure feed throughout. Twin carburetters. High-lift cams, large valves and
polished ports. Coil and battery ignition (twin batteries). Pump and fan cooling. Transmission: Single dry plate clutch fabric lined. 4-speed gear box, close ratio, double helical 3rd
speed and constant mesh gears, central remote-control gear-lever.
Tubular prop.-shaft, needle bearing roller universals, improved free wheel. Silent helical bevel drive.
Chassis: Cruciform-braced tramp, underslung at rear. Semi-elliptic springs fore and aft, Luvax hydraulic shock-absorbers, controlled from cockpit,. Adjustable steering column. Lockheed hydraulic brakes.
Sundry: Wire wheels, Dunlop ‘res, 6.00 x 17-in. Track 4-ft. 2-in.
Wheelbase 8-ft. Ground clearance 64–in. 10i-gal, rear tank. 10-pints oil sump. Tax £8 58. Price £275.
BRIEF SPECIFICATION Engine: 10.8 h.p. 4-cyl. 66 x 90,