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Mercedes &Benz at Indy ($US100). Written by American restorer and collector George Wingard, this book contains much about the American racing history of the two great makes, Mercedes and Benz,…
In the J.C.C. 200 miles race last year, the “Austin Seven” ran second only to a car of nearly fifty per cent. greater capacity, and made the run of 200 miles at an average speed of 77 m.p.h. At one time it attained a speed of 86 m.p.h. It holds its class records up to 50 miles, which it covered from a standing start at 77.7 m.p.h., while for the flying half-mile it has attained a speed of 83.64 m.p.h. The car is delivered with a ” Brooklands ” certificate for 75 m.p.h. attained before delivery. It has been as successful in hill climbing as on the track. This season the “Austin Seven” has 143 awards to its credit. The body is panelled in aluminium and the two bucket seats, staggered 9 in., have pneumatic upholstery. Shock absorbers are fitted to both axles. Equipment includes electric lighting and horn, revolution counter calibrated to show m.p.h. on top gear, and a radiator thermometer. The engine has two Zenith carburetters and ” Celerity ” valves with double springs. The price at London is £265.