

Track test - Goodwood
Racing returns to Goodwood this month. Andrew Frankel, in the last of this series of track tests, visits the legendary West Sussex circuit and looks back to the future Photography…
BRIEF SPECIFICATION
Engine : Four cylinders, bore 69 mm., stroke 100 m.m., capacity 1,497 c.c. R.A.C. rating 11.9 h.p. 58 b.h.p. Tax £9. Push-rod o.h.v. Twin S.U. carburetters. Magneto Ignition. 7 to 1 compression ratio.
Gearbox : Four speeds and reverse. ” Crash ” change with silent third. Ratios: 4.0, 5.56, 9.2, 14.88 to 1. Reverse 19.50 to 1. Central remote lever.
Suspension : Quarter elliptic at front. Half elliptic at rear. Frictional shock-absorbers of H.R.G. design.
Brakes : Cable operation. Adjustable from driving compartment.
Dimensions : Wheelbase : 8 ft. 7 in.
Track : front 4 ft. rear 3 ft. 9 in. Weight : 14 cwt., fully equip
Price: Open two-three seater : £395.