Speed and Power
Well over 70 miles an hour is to be had if needed (by indicator) and the cruising speed of the car is a very ready 55. Steep hills are tackled in proper fashion, though I noticed that with the 3-speed gear-box and the slightly higher gear of second speed one " controlled ' climb took the new car two seconds longer than the 1937 model which had a 4-speed box. That is only to be expected, and in view of the general liveliness I cannot think it matters in the least. The body is roomier than it was (on a longer wheelbase and wider track) and they have taken a lot of trouble to insulate it from sound. It has good luggage accommodation, 8 cubi.: feet in all, and generally speaking it is a well-equipped car.
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