The real deal
May I just reassure your correspondent Mr Black, ref his letter in last month’s Motor Sport, that what he saw in the Goodwood TT was the real Aston Martin DP212…
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.