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AUSTIN The new addition to the


Austin range is the 3-litre de luxe which, unlike its predecessor, is in produc­ tion with models in the


hands of distributors. This is a ear which the


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public helped to design, fol­ lowing the testing of pre- production prototypes by some 100 motorists chosen from all walks of life. While some of the demands were for more luxury, and


mechanical improvements were not omitted.


this lias been fulfilled with c om p le te


re-trimming,


drive ratios have b e en changed, the air cleaner


reduced and detailed atten­ tion to comfort and driving control lias been obtained through such alterations as changes in the height and angle of the steering wheel and re-positioning some of the minor controls.


Wind noise has also been


range is also in effect new, because earlier came both the rationalisation of models and the introduction of the Mark 2 types.


Tlte rest of the Austin FORD


change might have been expected from Ford, whose new Escorts int -oduced this year have already topped 200,000 in sales, but detailed changes have been made in


Not much in the way of


these and other models. They get new safety door


and window handles and the foot pedals are now specially


padded. On the Super and GT


furnishings, such as the wheels, column shroud, ash


models there is a wood grained facia finish and the


trays and so on, are colour- keyed to the upholstery


pings on the doors for the GT and Twin Cam and both have n black radiator grille.


scheme. There arc wood grain cap­


new gear change mechanism and also get the safety treat­ ment together with the black grille. The bonnet release mechanism operates f ro n t inside the car and there is new bucket-type front seat­


Cortinas have a completely deeply-embossed PVC


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Volkswagen. riV ' Irtf" ‘ 'V- - £ t ‘ t 3 i <. •- i,»“ \.f ■ [ ■ T h e n e w 411 i s n ’t e v e r y t h in g y o u ’d e x p e c t a V o lk sw a g e n to


b e . I t ’s m o r e . T h e r e ’s a f o u r - d o o r v e r s i o n a s w e l l a s a tw o . M o r e s p a c e . In th e f r o n t , t h e r e a r e 5 2 .7 in c h e s b e tw e e n th e


s i d e s . In th e b a c k , 5 1.2. A n d n o w th a t w e h a v e n o h u m p in th e f lo o r , w e c a n g e t t h r e e


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p r o b a b l y e v e r n e e d . 4 0 0 a l l to ld . E x c e p t f o r a R o l ls , n o o th e r c a r c a n h o ld a c a n d l e to t h e 411’s


h e a t i n g s y s tem . I t ’s th e rm o s t a t i c a l ly c o n t r o l l e d , a n d y o u c a n k e e p i t o n e v e n


w h e n t h e ig n i t io n i s n ’t. T h e 411 h a s a l l th e s a f e ty f e a t u r e s o f o th e r V o lk sw a g e n s a n d -


m o r e b e s i d e s : A d o u b l e - jo i n t e d r e a r a x le a n d r a d i a l ty r e s , fo r in s t a n c e , w h ic h


im p r o v e y o u r g r a s p o f th e r o a d . A p a r t f r o m a l l th a t , th e 411 i s ju s t a n o th e r V o lk sw a g e n .


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ing. The upholstery is of a new


The gearbox and final


quietened and extra insula­ tion provided.


material and now fully 1 crim­ ing seats are available on Ibc Cortina 2-door models Theic Is a similar colour-keying of the furnishing.


seating restyled to a twin bucket seat with a central arm rest. The E also add-, map pockets, a resi package tray, a safety vanity miiror for the passenger and a matt black -finish rear panel.


Hie 1600E has the ical HILLMAN


real going over since they were launched. Even so. no fundamental changes have been needed.


Tlie Imps get their first


with a re-styled front and extra trim. The Super Imp and the Californian have decorative aluminium panels at the front and rear incor­ porating their name.


Exterior changes come


changes are in the seating, and facia. The individual front seats have a new slide mechanism which gives five inches of adjustment and maintains uniform headroom in all positions.


Hie more im p o r t a n t


There are also anti-burst door locks. The seat cushions and squabs are of a hew design for better comfort, the covering featuring a dis­ tinctive ‘‘button back” effect. The Californian has fully reclining seats.


An anti-tilt lock is fitted. BOND


Equipe models, based on the Triumph engine and mech­ anicals, gets a boost with the introduction of the Mark 2 version and convertible.


Bond’s success with the


has a four seater body in glass fibre. Its sporting character is well borne out in the interior with leather bound steering wheel, black perforated leathercloth facia and trim and bucket-type front seats.


The 2-litrc GT Mark 2


for two adults in the rear and the improved power of the engine, now giving 104 b.h.p. means a speed in the region of 100 m.p.h.


There is no lack of space


and all the Bond Equipe GTs is the "invisible” aerial. This is a standard fitment, but it is concealed in the glass fibre roof where it cannot be played with by car vandals.


A unique feature in tills


specially designed fold-away hood which can be raised or lowered in a few seconds.


The convertible . has a HUMBER


only representative of this well known name, but in its new form, springing out of the basic Hillman Hunter model, it continues to be a top seller.


The Scepire remains the


with twin carburettors, it combines the most luxurious model in this Rootes range with that of the best perfor­ mance. I t has over-drive as standard and very complete instrumentation and fittings.


Using tlie 1725 c.c. engine S IN G ER


have been carried out for these cars which represent an upper luxury choice in the Rootes range.


M any detailed changes


Chamois Sport and Chamois Coupe are the elegant deri­ vatives of the Imp and they get a completely restyled front with four headlamps.


The S in g e r Chamois,


grille which Includes a con­ cealed push button lock for the front boot. Side mould­ ings with white inserts arc another new feature. On the Sport tlie moulding will he in signal red.


These flank a decorative


circular instruments set in bun- walnut-type facings


Interior changes include


taking the addition of volt meter and oil pressure gauges.


expected round this stand to sec the XJ6 models which have caused even more enthusiasm than the E-type.


Biggest


JAGUAR crowds can be


car in the metal to appreciate the improvements which have been made. Fractionally longer, a little wider and lower, its styling is as suc­ cessful as the changes that have been made to its mechanical pints.


I t is necessary to see this


and steering even manages to result in a marked Improve­ ment on the road holding and handling of the earlier models, outstanding as they were.


The new front suspension


2.8 litre engine is new in effect, having been derived from the 3-litre unit origi­ nally designed with sports car racing in mind.


Not only the car, but the


versions of the two 2.8 cars, standard and luxury, and the 4.2 model, all having the high performance associated with Jaguar luxury.


There are the three main


sion, with or without over­ drive, of fully automatic floor control transmission, over­ drive is incorporated in the gear lever knob.


All offer manual transmis­ M.G.


cars bearing the M.G. name are able to offer even more this year with the Mark II version of the MG 1300 in a two-door saloon.


The better performance


revised and uprated power unit developing 70 b.h.p.' at 6,000 r.p.m. This is an increase of


Across the bonnet is a


seven per cent. I t has been obtained by a new high com­ pression cylinder head with larger inlet ports, twin car­ burettors and tuned inlet and exhaust manifolds. The crankcase has been


The exciting new Jaguar XJ6 saloon which incorporates arm ohair comfort and quiet speed. V OLKSWAGEN


the 1800 and appreciation of its virtues has led to the demand for such a car and the S fully meets it.


The general acceptance of


the standard model is 100 b.h.p. a t 5,560 r.psn. com­ pared with 90 b.h.p. at 5,300 r.pjn. This has been achieved by raising the compression ratio to 95 to one, fitting a new induction manifold and a tuned exhaust system in conjunction with redesigned ports and twin carburettors. To cope with the increased power there are larger disc brakes.


This increase in power over


car compared with the 92 maximum of the standard one.


The result is a 100 m.p.h. RJLEY


the Show opened that the wraps were taken off a Mark II model of the Riley. This is the 1300 model which is being made only as a 4-door saloon. The change is confined


It was only just before


cutaway tail spoiler and broad racing stripes. The special wheels are finished in silver and black. The interior closely follows the present Rapier which continues.


I t Is distinguished by a


the Volkswagen stand is the 411—perhaps the only chal­ lenger to the Jaguar as the car of 1969.


Taking pride of place n TRIUMPH


tag stands is this one where a trio of new models take the floor—the Mark IT versions of the GT6 and -the Vitesse 2- •litre and the 2.5 P.I.


One of the more interest


improvement of the smaller cars is in the new rear sus­ pension which completely removes the taii-skittishness that was apparent under stress before. The road hold­ ing and handling gives com­ plete confidence under all conditions.


The most im p o r t a n t


mainly to the engine and transmission but this is quite considerable in the way of increased power.


an extra output of more than 7 per cent by developing 70 b h p at 6,000 r.pjn. This lias been obtained by a new high compression cylinder head. I t has larger inlet ports and tuned inlet and exhaust manifolds, the former fed by •twin carburettors.


Hie revised engine gives


power, the crankcase has been stiffened and a specially hardened crankshaft h a s


To carry this increase in


•been used. T h e transmission h a s


stiffened and a specially hardened crankshaft fitted to cope with the extra power which now gives a maximum of around 90 m.p.h. Tile gear ratios have been


raised to provide for easy long distance cruising at high speeds. The interior is well fur­


nished. The instruments in­ clude a rev-counter and there arc switches of the rocker type.


MORGAN


stand become in its position near the main entrance that for many years people have been apt to pass it by. This year- will be an exception with the Morgan Plus 8 and the 4/4 with a 1600 engine as a 4-seater as well as in 2- scater models. Tire Plus 8 still retains the


So familiar has the Morgan


similarly been mated to the output with a new dose ratio all-syncromesh gearbox and the overall gear ratios have been raised to give the advantage of unlaboured working of the engine in long distance high-speed cruising.


about 90 m.p.h. maximum and the acceleration figures show only just over 9 seconds for 0—50 m.p.h. and 0—60 m.p.h. can be obtained in under a quarter of a minute.


There is a potential of


the Interior with its deep car­ peting and improved seating. The rear seat is now fitted with a centre folding and padded armrest. The walnut finished facia carries rocker- type safety switches and is lined with padded crash rolls.


There are improvements in ROVER


the Rover Three Thousand Five comes to the Show for the first time and forms the centrepiece of this Stand.


Launched earlier this year,


typical and traditional look, but it is longer and wider. Even the suspension is more supple and the seating is improved. The power-to-weight ratio


has been an immediate suc­ cess and, although the home market is certainly not fully satisfied and there is a wait­ ing list of orders, it will be exported later in the year.


This high performance car


of the 3J like engine gives an outstanding performance that matches cars of a much higher cost. With a top speed in the region of 130 m.p.h.. the acceleration gives a 0—60 m.p.h. reading in just over five seconds. From 0—100 m.p.h. takes less than 20 seconds-


MORRIS


Morris stand is that of the 1800 S. the high performance version of the 1800 saloon.


Hie new model on the SUNBEAM


Show announcement brought the disclosure of a new high performance R a p ie r , the fastest car made by Rpotes with a top speed in the region of 110 m.p.h.


Exciting opening-of-the-


powered by a 110 b.h.p. ver­ sion of the 1725 c.c. engine in a specially tuned form, by Holbay Racing Engines.


This is the Rapier H120,


change, the power output of the engine has been increased by nearly 10 per cent, an electrically heated window is fitted as standard at the rem­ and the interior has been re- trimmed with re-contoured seats to give more headroom. A more efficient heating


Added to this m a jo r


and ventilation system is also provided as standard. The Vitesse also gets this


up-rated engine and new sus­ pension, thus also being able to out-perform its predecessor throughout the performance range yet still having good flexibility and quiet manners. Facia changes bring the


change and largest car. though the engine—of 1679cc —is still mounted at the rear and is still air cooled with horizontally opposed cylin­


This marks VW’s biggest


vaguely recalling the “Beetle” look with good luggage capa­


ders. It is a full five-seater only


rear seat. Hie heating sVn has been so arranged that the


car can be heated when h engine is switched off bv means of an auxiliary heater Susupension is by struts ii,


the front and a double-jointed rear axle which gives good


road holding. Both 2 aiw < door saloons are being made.


The 411 L model gives i luxury choice. The standard model


however, lavishly trimme~ti and equipped. Front seats have full adjustment Inchid- tag back rake and even height. Wings are bolted on for ease of replacement.


FIAT Fiat can boast of har,n»


the lowest priced-nnd the car which has been longest in production—in the Fiat 5oo. There have been manv de


i retained, there is a luxurv one with an impressive arrav of exterior fittings ana in­ terior trim. The instrument panel now


tailed changes in its life and now, while the basic model is


includes a fuel gauge. The floor is carpeted and the lower seast. incorporate fully adjustable backrests. The 850 Fiat Coupe is, how­ ever, the newest in the raise


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of the existing 843 cc engine it develops the high blip of 52 and many mechanical changes have been made to the unit. It is distinguished in the frontal view by twin headlamps. The floor is car­ peted and a steering lock is standard.


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ever, is given to the new 2.5 P.I. now the largest car in the Triumph range with its 21 litre engine which has. petrol injection as standard. This gives it high accelerar


tion. great flexibility and a maximum of 110 m.p.h. Its badges and simulated


magnesium wheels distin­ guish it from the 200 which continues. Braking has been improved to cope with the extra power and a 14 gallon fuel tank fitted to give more than 250 miles range at a high cruising speed. A higher axle ratio keeps


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engine revs at a contented speed a n d performance figures show a 20 per cent, improvement over the 2000.


VAUXHALL


Vauxhall added not just one or two new models but eight by announcing that 4-door bodies would be available right across the Viva range. A selection from this


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range, which now totals 26, is on the stand together with the Victor which made its successful debut last year, the big saloons and estate cars. The addition of rear doors


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has been cleverly arranged in the Vivas wrtnout disturb­ ing theta styling. The doors give comfortable room for entry and exit and they carry armrests—also nowT on the front ones—with ashtrays in those at the rear. The Vivas also get the


energy-absorbing steering column which was first put into the Victor. Switches, of the rocker


type, arc now below'the in­ struments, a move which


12 gallons is fitted to the’GT and 'the Viva 1600 to extend theta non-stop touring, range.


gives easier access to the full-width parcel shelf stan­ dard on nil models. A larger tank holding up to


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