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One of the most interesting cars in the range which the Sunbeam Company are now manufacturing is the new enclosed drive Weymann Limousine on the 25 h.p. aix cylinder Sunbeam chassis. This car has been built to serve a dual purpose, and it is also priced at the lowest figure at whicli enclosed bodywork of any type has ever been offered on the 26 b.p. chassis.

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Д Beven-seater car, occasional seats being Atted in the rear compartment, and these be quickly removed when not re- quired. The division between the front seat and rear compartment is controlled by a mechanical regu- number play lator, and a special feature of the prominent parts in their per-design is that when the division formance and comfort. New ex-la lowered it disappears entirely haust and inlet manifolds, for in- behind the driver's seat. In this. The New Programme. stance, give I creased power and position the body is then an open

Prince Carl of Sweden, President of the Swedish Red Cross. nccepts a gift for his organization from General Motors "Nordiska, Stockholm- Cully equipped Chevrolet ambulaner.

HILLMAN CARS.

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The designers "of Hillman cars may justly be proud of the fact that within the last few years they have led motoring fashion in three distinct ways. They were first in the fleld with the fabric sports- type coupe, a form of body which they evolved in close" co-operation with the famous racing motorist! and, designer, Sir Henry Segrave; they were frat in the production, of "Safety" models; and they were the first British manufacturera to make a Straight-Eight car at a popular price.

The Motor Trade has shown the Hillman Company the sincerest form of flattery by following its example. Cars similar to

the original Segrave model are now listed by most maiufacturers, as are "Safety" models with un- splinterable glass 'and' Servo-UN- sisted brakes whilst the popularity of the Straight-Eight ear is shown by the increasing number of manu- facturers, both in Great Britain and overseas, who are now includ ing it in their lists of models.

"Obviously the Hillman Company, which is controlled by progressive and far-seeing men who are not content to rest on their laurels, has a better chayre of supplying what the public wants than lave its man imitators. The 1930

cars

have been improved in many respects, and there is no gainsny- ing the fact that they represent na fine a value for money as anything which is offered by a British manu- facturer.

Mechanical Detalls.

The engine capacities of the two types are the same as 'in the past. The Straight-Eight has dimensions af 63 X 105 m.m. (2,620 cc.), those of the 14 hp. model being 72 X 120 (1,954 e.c.).

Of the many detail improvements which have been incorporated in

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Bhould Hilońce to the Straight-Eight. The saloon, and this feature chassis frame on both models has appeal particularly to those who been re-designed.. to give greater require a car which will be driven strength, and this allows the by the owner and also by the batteries to be housed. inside the chauffeur. This new model fulfils frame, The brakes have been the dual purpose admirably. The their per seating and interior appointments further, improved, and formance is stated to be remark-are very similar to those provided in the conchbullt limousine. They ably good.

been have been designed to afford the The front springs have lengthened, and now give better utmost comfort, and special atten- suspension than in the past, whilst tion has been given to the front, rubber shackles are sents to ensure the standard" of Silentiske

#il springa. These comfort desired by the must critical Atted to eliminate twelve greasers, improve owner-driver.

No firm has had greater ex- suspension and are "noiseless and

perience in the design and con- practically everlasting.

struction of coachwork of the Sir Henry Segrave's Part..

Weymann type than the Sunbeam Company. This firm was probably Outstanding amongst the range of new ears are the Segrave models, the first British manufacturer to which are found on both Straight recognise the advantages of the Eight

and 14 h.p.. chassis. As Weymann method and to foresee the demand which would eventually already mentioned, the original

be experienced for such conchwork. Segrave model Hillman was the As a result the Sunbeam Company first of this very popular two-door has been able to evolve the most sports type. Sir Henry Serrave is striking designs of Weymann famous not only as the holder of satoons, and the new enclosed: the world's motor speed record, but limousine model referred to above as a bodywork designer of ex- should prove one of the most ceptional brilliance. He has been closely allied with body manufac popular types yet produced. ture for some years, and he has studied body design in America and in several European countries.

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For 1930, therefore; again 'in collaboration with Sir Henry, the Hillman Company has gone "one. better" by producing a four-door Segrave model. This has an even better appearance than the two- door type, whilst at the same time it allows geater, ease of exit and entry. The rear seat now give in- creased comfort and ample leg room is provided by a well let into the floor boards. The body is of genuine Weymann construction, made under licence, and a luggage container is built into the rear of the body. The Straight-Eight Segave model in priced at 2385. A Sunshine roof is obtainable on either model at an extra charge of} £10.'

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