THE TROJAN.

Manawatu Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 2715, 7 August 1923, Page 2

THE TROJAN.

A NEW LIGHT CAR.

With a running- cost of less than one penny per mile, the Trojan, a Britishmade light car of 10 h.p., is an innovation in light; car construction, and its several advantageous points should make a strong appeal to those seeking such a car' which combines comfort and absolute economy. The running capabilities of this little car were subjected to a test yesterday, when representatives of the "Times” were taken for a run over the country districts where the paper now circulates, and where it is intended to link up and extend operations. The ability of the Trojan to hang on to top gear on hills was emphasised on several occasions, and the presence of the solid tyres was rarely experienced on account of the use of ingenious springs. The principal point about the car is that it is the product of the Leyland motor lorry manufacturers —a point which at once dispels all doubts as to the ability of the car to perform the service it claims to do. Th e car is described as a two-seater occasional four, complete with electric lighting and horn, mechanical starter, hood and side curtains. The chief features of the Trojan car aro its simplicity and its extraordinarily low running cost. The solid tyres cut tyr© expense down to about one-fourth. Yet it is as comfortable in motion as a high-priced car The petrol consumption is 40 miles per gallon, and oil approximately 1000 miles per gallon. Th e engine, which is a two-stroke, has four cylinders, coupled in pairs, and has only seven moving parts. It gives full power at very low speed, bo that most hills can be climbed on fop gear. The engine can bo started, the carburettor flooded, and the reserve supply of petrol brought into use, all from the driver's seat. The Trojan has been designed on entirely novel linos, with the particular object in view of eliminating, wherever possible, those components which in current and conventional practice, have been proved either to give occasional trouble or to be expensive in maintenance. The Trojan requires the minimum of attention cither on the road or in the garage, it is very easy to wash, and there are no polished parts. The engine, lubrication system, flexible coupling, starter, gear box, change speed control, suspenson system, disc wheels, part of ignition system, priming device and reserve petrol provsion, etc., are all protected by patents. The Trojan appears to be Just the car needed by business houses for their travellers and representatives; by busy professional men, and by the ordinary man” who wants a handy car that is really easy and economical to operate. The car is at present in I* eilding, and demonstrations can 1)6 arranged with Messrs Burrell and Durraut.*