23 JUNE 1939, Page 32

A Modern Open Four-Seater The new Austin 8 does that

and, I thought when I took it over my trial route, remarkably well. At my own rc*uest they sent me the open tourer, becaute I wanted to see .1tvhat the coachbuilders' ideas are in 1939. of what such a. body should be. It is a neat affair, with good accommodation for two large persons in front and the usual lesser ones behind. I understand that the saloon is roomier. The hood and side- screens are neatly designed, there is a raffish-looking ton- neau-cover, fair luggage accommodation, a flat-folding screen and two wide doors. It is decidedly attractive in appearance and really comfortable to sit in.