
Around and about, October 1989
TW (Tim) Carson, MBE On the last day of August Tim Carson collapsed in his car in Newbury and died on the way to hospital. He was 83 and was…
BRIEF SPECIFICATION
Engine: 2 cylinders. 76 x 76 mm. (684 c.c.), 7.16 h.p. Tax £6. 20 b h.p. Two-stroke cycle. Coil ignition, automatically controlled. Thermo .syphon cooling. Petroil lubrication. 5.9 to 1 compression ratio.
Gearbox: Three speeds and reverse. Dash control.
Suspension: Independent at front by transverse leaf spring. Transverse at rear. Hydraulic shock-absorbers.
Brakes: Cable operated on all wheels. Central hand-lever.
Chassis: Front wheel drive. Box-section, central member frame.
Fuel range: 7 gallons. Approx. 280 miles. Dimensions: Wheelbase 8 ft. 7 in.
Track Front 3 ft. Ot in.
near 4 ft. 11 in.
Weight (unladen) approx. 131 cwt. Price: “Special “four-light two-door saloon : 1169.
Agents Auto-Union (Sales) Ltd., 151-153 Gt. Portland Street, London, W.I.