Data

Car: A.C. Buckland sports-tourer.

Loaned by: Buckland Body Works, Buntingford, Herts.

Speedometer reading: 30,700 miles.

Engine: Six-cylinder, 65 by 100 mm. (1,991 c.c.); o.h.c. 6½ to 1 compression-ratio; 74 b.h.p. at 4,500 r.p.m.

Gear ratios: 1st, 15:42; 2nd, 9.01; 3rd, 6.22; top, 4.55 to 1.

Tyres: (three Goodyear “Super Cushion,” one remould) 6.70-16 on Dunlop bolt-on disc wheels.

Oil: Essolube.

Sparking Plugs: Lodge.

Weight: (without occupants but with one gallon of petrol) 24 cwt. 3 qr.

Steering ratio: 2¹/₃  turns, lock to lock.

Fuel capacity: 11½ gallons, range approximately 230 miles.

Wheelbase: 9 ft. 9 in.

Track: Front, 4 ft. 7 in.; rear, 4 ft. 8 in.

Maximum speeds at 4,500 r.p.m.: (Approximately) 1st, 25; 2nd, 43; 3rd, 59; top, 86 m.p.h.

Price: £1,254 (with purchase tax £1,952 3s. 4d.).