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611:, launched at the beginning of April 1935. On account of its front-wheel drive and low centre of gravity it was said to be remarkably stable taking corners in safety which would be impossible with a normal design. This new addition to the range of small open cars for young motorists was intended to further embellish BSA's reputation for sound design, robust construction and complete reliability.
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The gearbox was centrally controlled by a lever in the facia providing three forward speeds and reverse The propeller shafts from the differential to each wheel had flexible fabric joints and enclosed universal joints. The multi-plate clutch had two light alloy discs with cork inserts and ran in oil.
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Easy-clean (pressed steel) wheels are now fitted in place of the wire wheels. The coupé is now a 4-seater. The 9.8 engine has been redesigned, water-jacketing has been increased and a three-bearing crankshaft incorporating improved lubrication is now provided. Induction improvements include larger
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described the two-seater as "a rakish looking body with two wide cut-away doors with cord-operated locks and pockets. The floor is flat and unobstructed, there is luggage space in the tonneau behind the squab with a cover, and the hood folds down completely when it is concealed. There is a single
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During 1936 an open four-seater sports tourer body also became available at £169.10.0. and a two-seater coupé complete with recessed traffic indicators, sunshine roof and other closed car fittings: £185. These bodies became known as series 3.
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The conventionally designed chassis was made of channel section side members suitably braced by cross members. Suspension was by eight quarter-elliptic springs in front—four to each wheel giving independent front springing.
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panel safety glass folding screen with a curved top line and the detachable side screens are stored behind the squab. The instruments are in front of the driver with a good-sized cupboard and grabrail on the left."
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The car was built for speeds approaching 70 mph (110 km/h). Petrol consumption was expected to be an average of 35 to 40 miles per imperial gallon (8.1 to 7.1 L/100 km; 29 to 33 mpg
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The pneumatic cushioned upholstery was leather and the frame of the body of ash panelled in aluminium. An open two-seater it had attractive and sporting lines yet with enough leg and elbow room.
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The car's four-cylinder, 9 (RAC) horsepower 1,075 cc (65.6 cu in) engine and transmission had powered thousands of BSA three-wheelers over the previous five years.
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valves and a downdraught carburettor. The front and rear tracks are now the same—4 ft 0 in (1.22 m) and the wheelbase of all cars is now 7 ft
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A new two-seater drophead coupé was announced in August 1939 (similar to the car which won the coachwork award in the Welsh Rally. The price was to be £195
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October 1936 Motor Show—either a two-seater coupé by Mulliners or a 4-seater open tourer on the same chassis as the 2-seater named series 2.
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Electrical equipment was six-volt and a five lamp set supplied with dip and switch control to the head lights was included. The tyre size is
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A new drophead coupé 2-seater was announced on 1 August 1939 but war broke out on 3 September and very few of these cars were made.
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carburettor, (optional twin an extra five guineas), mechanical pump from 10 gallon tank at rear (6 gallons on four-seater and coupé)
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Chairman's address, AGM, Birmingham Small Arms
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General Meeting, Birmingham Small Arms Company.
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1077:, Monday, 14 September 1936; pg. 8; Issue 47479
731:The price of the two-seater and the two-seater
668:by 18 inches (110 mm Ă— 460 mm).
417:Suspension, transmission brake and differential
1090:, Tuesday, 1 August 1939; pg. 10; Issue 48372.
1044:), Monday, 30 August 1937; pg. 16; Issue 47776
1004:, Friday, 16 October 1936; pg. 7; Issue 47507.
566:gear type pump by skew gears from crankshaft,
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380:gear type pump by skew gears from crankshaft
299:1,075 cubic centimetres (66 cu in)
963:, Tuesday, 2 April 1935; pg. 6; Issue 47028
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161:4-seater 93 in (2,400 mm))
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171:2-seater 135 in (3,400 mm)
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597:Tax rating 9.8 h.p.
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959:A New B.S.A. Car.
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1153:Categories
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376:Oil system
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351:side-valve
347:Valvetrain
269:Production
149:Dimensions
118:Powertrain
90:sports car
74:Birmingham
66:early 1935
63:Production
20:Scouts BSA
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1002:The Times
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848:4-seater
762:The Times
745:ÂŁ166.10.0
701:‑US
605:BSA Scout
553:Fuel type
191:2-seater
155:Wheelbase
128:1,075 cc
31:BSA Scout
909:interior
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814:series 2
772:Series 5
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