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Specialist-builtt for luxurious travel, with elegant coachwork by Vanden Plas,
thesee Princess models provide the Standard of motoring refinement required
byy the most particular people. They are magnificent cars,
distinguishedd in appearance, suitable for everyday use,
yett able to take their place on important occasions.
Thee range comprises the Princess 3-litre (Mk. II) Saloon with
optionall centre glass partition, and enclosed-drive Limousine and Saloon
coachworkk styles on the Princess 4-litre Long-wheelbase chassis
withh a large variety of optional extras.
Builtt in the finest traditions of British craftsmanship, the Princesses appeal
too discriminating people throughout the world.
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rWCCSSrWCCSS 3-Utre (Mk. II) Saloon
Onee of the most mechanically advanced cars on the road today, this supremely elegant saloon has
beenn provided with the most dependably engineered features for safety and smooth, untroubled
performance. .
Thee 3-litre Princess has a six-cylinder, 120-b.h.p. power unit providing a top speed in the region
off 102 miles per hour, while its three-speed gearbox is fitted with semi-automatic overdrive,
enablingg all-day cruising speeds in the seventies to be effortlessly maintained.
Becausee of its high potential speed the Princess has an extremely efficiënt braking system which
includess disc brakes at the front, leading and trading shoe drum brakes at the rear with a pressure
regulatingg valve, and vacuüm servo assistance.
Forr riding comfort and superb road-holding, independent coil spring front suspension and trunnionmountedd leaf springs at the rear are controlled by hydraulic shock absorbers and anti-roll bars.
AA car for the connoisseur, the Princess 3-litre (Mk. II) Saloon is immaculately finished down to the
finestfinest detail. Every refinement has been included to produce the classic appearance usually accredited
too cars of much greater cost . . . a tribute to the ingenuity of the designer and the exemplary
workmanshipp of master craftsmen—Vanden Plas of London.
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Noo other car in its class can offer quite the outstanding
valuee for money t h a t has been vested in the magnificent
Princesss 3-litre (Mk. II) Saloon. The resplendent interior
seatingg is deeply upholstered and completed wherever
practicablee in finest English leather, while polished
walnutt is used for the fascia and door waist panels.
Instrumentss and controls are neatly grouped before
thee driver, who will find t h a t nothing has been spared
inn his interest. Recessed instruments, fascia top trimmed
inn black leather and edged with a padded crash-roll,
easilyy reached recessed ashtray, illuminated switches and
tintedd sun visors—all help to minimize driving strain.
Centree arm-rests are provided in front and rear seats, but
ann adjustable bench seat with picnic tables for the rear
passengerss or an adjustable bench seat with sliding glass
partitionn is available at extra cost, if desired.
Thee lockable luggage compartment of the Princess 3-litre
(Mk.. II) Saloon has a counterbalanced lid for effortless
operation.. The spare wheel is carried in a special weatherproof
trayy beneath the floor of the luggage compartment, and is
woundd down by means of the starting handle.
AA further touch of luxury for the rear seat passengers is provided by the inclusion of a fold-away picnic
tablee in the back of each front seat. Beautifully finished in polished walnut, these tables are supplemented
inn automatic saloons only, by a large tray situated on the transmission cover, for the use of front passengers.
Eachh front seat squab can be adjusted for rake, and there is also smooth, silent, roller-bearing adjustment
forr leg reach.
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Alll doors have opening ventilator louvres
andd wind-down windows. For the occupants'
addedd comfort padded arm-rests are fitted,
incorporatingg (with the exception of the
driver'ss door) companion pockets for
incidentall personal belongings.
the 3-litre Princess
Thiss magnificent car, with its Vanden Plas coachbuilt body mounted on a long-wheelbase chassis, is ideal for luxurious
passengerr transport. I t is splendidly equipped with the latest motoring refinements, such as separate heating for front
andd rear, individual heating control for rear passengers, choice of upholstery, ample interior lighting
(includingg chauffeur's reading lamp), and noiseless-locking doors. I t can be specially fitted to
suitt individual tastes, and if supplied without the partition it becomes a normal saloon.
Thee forward-hinged doors are extremely wide, which, with the low mounting steps
(concealedd by the doors when closed), gives easy entrance and exit, even
forr elderly people. In addition, the positioning of the front seats and the
lightt operation of all controls give remarkable driving visibility and ease of
handling.. A large car of commanding style, the Princess 4-litre Long-wheelbasee Limousine is nevertheless eminently suitable for everyday informal use
noo less t h a n for important functions.
TttïCCSSTttïCCSS 4-litre Long-wheelbase Limousine (or Saloo
Ann exceptionally large built-in luggage compartment is
fittedd with an interior light and control switch. The lid of
thee compartment can be used as a platform to carry
additionall luggage. The spare wheel is enclosed below
withh access by a sliding panel carrying the rear numberplate.. Both compartments can be separately locked.
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Thiss illustration shows the interior of the Standard Princess 4-litre Long-wheelbase Limousine with
enclosedd drive. The front compartment, consisting of a full-width seat with fixed side arm-rests on the
doors,, will accommodate three persons. The front doors are forward-hinged and fitted with swivel,
ventilatingg panels, while the doors to the rear are hinged on the rear pillars to give easy access for passengers
occupyingg the rear or occasional seats. Between the front and rear compartments is a centre partition
fittedd with two sliding windows of toughened plate glass. The occasional seats, which fold away behind
thee front seat, are here seen in the folded position. Heat is provided separately for the front, while the
rearr has a heater situated beneath the rear seat which can be controlled individually by the rear passengers.
Demistingg and defrosting are Standard equipment and a lamp illuminates the stepboard at night. The
foldingg foot-rest shown on the right is extra equipment to ensure perfect comfort for long-distance travel.
Thee Princess 4-litre Long-wheelbase Limousine can seat as many as six people in the rear compartment.
Thee two occasional seats, being set close together, can be occupied by three people. Three people can also
bee accommodated in the rear seat, which has fixed side and folding centre arm-rests. All seats are upholsteredd in foam rubber and are trimmed with hide at the front and cloth at the rear, or hide throughout,
orr cloth throughout, at no extra charge. The interior woodwork is walnut-veneered, and the floors are
coveredd with deep-pile carpet. The illustration above shows an electrically controlled rise-and-fall division
glasss which is available as an optional extra. Radio with control in rear arm-rests and speakers in both
frontt and rear compartments and ventilator windows to the rear quarter-lights are among the many extras
available. .
SPECIFICATION N
SPECIFICATION N
P R I N C E S SS 4 - L I T R E LON G-WHEELB ASE MODELS
P R I N C E S SS 3 - L I T R E (Mk. I I ) SALOON
ENGINE:: In-line, water-cooled, overhead-valve, 6 cylinders. Four-bearing counterbalanced crankshaft.
exhaustt system.
Twin
3-2811 in. (83-34 mm.)
3-55 in. (89 mm.)
177-77 cu. in. (2912 c c . )
8-33 : 1 (7-3 : 1 if required)
.. . 120 a t 4,750 r.p.m.
1633 lb. ft. at 2,750 r.p.m.
Bore e
Stroke e
Cubicc capacity
Compressionn ratio
Maximumm B . H . P .
Maximumm t o r q u e . .
Fucll System: Twin S.U.' carburetters, type H4. Single S.U. electrical fuel p u m p , type SP, mounted in boot.
Singlee unit air cleaner with twin paper elements. Petrol t a n k capacity 16 gallons (72-74 litres). Fuel filter in p u m p
andd fuel t a n k . Lubrication System: Full pressure with wet sump. Internal gear-type p u m p driven by camshaft.
Full-floww external oil filter; gauze in sump. Sump capacity approximately 11 pints (6-25 litres) plus 1^ pints
(0-711 litre) for filter. Ignition System: 12-volt coil, and distributor with automatic and vacuüm control. Cooling
System:: Pressurized radiator with p u m p , fan, and thermostat; capacity approximately 20J pints (11-65 litres).
CHASSIS:: Transmission: Clutch—10 in. (0-25 m.) diameter; hydraulic operation by pendent pedal. Gearbox—3-speed
synchromeshh and overdrive; central, floor mounted change speed lever. Propeller Shaft—open with needle-roller
universall joints. Rear Axle—three-quarter-floating banjo type; hypoid crown wheel and pinion.
RoadRoad spceds
atat 1,000 r.p.m.
Overall Overall
11-73 3
6-111 m.p.h.
12-10 0
11-477 m.p.h.
6-45 5
16-399 m.p.h.
4-52 2
18-922 m.p.h.
3-91 1
27-944 m.p.h.
2-74 4
Overdrive Overdrive Axle Axle
Gearbox Gearbox
Gearr Ratios
3 0 00 : 1
Reverse e
3 0 9 55 : 1
lst t
1-655 : 1
2ndd
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1 1 66 : 1
O/DD 2nd
3-911 : 1 (11/43)
1-000 : 1
Topp . .
——
0-71 : 1
O/DD top
4^^ pints (2'56 litres) including overdrive
Oill capacities (approx.)
N.B.N.B.—Automatic—Automatic
transmission can be supplied if specifically requested.
Automaticc Transmission: Gearbox—fully automatic with hydraulic converter coupling; 3 speeds with single-plate
clutchh for direct drive in t o p ; speed range selector lever mounted on steering-column. Propeller Shaft—open with
needle-rollerr universal joints. Rear Axle—three-quarter-floating banjo type; hypoid crown wheel and pinion.
Gearr Ralios:
Reverse e
Low w
Intermediate e
Top p
Oill capacities
Axle Axle
Gearbox Gearbox
4-322 to 2-01 : 1
4-966 to 2-31 : 1
3 0 99 to 1-44 : 1
1-000 : 1 3-555 : 1 (11/39)
33 pints
155 pints
(1-711 litres)
(8-55 litres)
RoadRoad speeds
atat 1,000 r.p.m.
Overall Overall
15-333 to 7 1 3 : 1
4-22 to 9-03 m.p.h.
17-622 to 8-19 : 1
10-955 to 5 0 9 : 1 6-766 to 14-52 m.p.h.
20-844 m.p.h.
3-555 : 1
Steering:: High-efficiency cam and peg; ratio 20 : 1; 2-spoke 17£ in. (0-44 m.) diameter, dished, safety-type steeringwheel.. Turning circle 40 ft. 0 in. (12-19 m.). Suspension: Front—independent with wishbones; coil springs and
shockk absorber levers as top wishbones; anti-roll bar. Rear—semi-elliptic leaf springs, trunnion-mounted to axle;
anti-rolll bar; hydraulic lever type shock absorbers a t front. Anti-sway telescopic shock absorbers fitted betweenn rear axle and body floor. Brakes: Foot—front disc type, lOf in. (0-27 m.) diameter; rear d r u m t y p e ,
100 in. X 3 in. (0-25 m. X 0-08 m.); both hydraulically operated by pendent pedal, vacuüm servo assisted. Hand—pullupp lever on outside of driver's seat operates on rear wheels. Road Wheels: Pressed-steel disc, 5-stud fixing. 7-00—14
tubelesss tyres.
ELECTRICAL:: 12-volt system; 51-amp.-hr. b a t t e r y a t 10-hr. rate (57-amp.-hr. at 20-hr. rate); cowled headlamps
withh doublé dipping bulbs and foot-operated dip switch, headlamp flasher equipment also incorporated, operated
bvv finger-tip lever on steering column; sidelamps mounted below headlamps and combined with flashers; red stop
andd tail lamps combined with flashers at rear in twin units; number-plate lamp on rear bumper also illuminates
luggagee boot when open; 3 interior lamps, one over the driving mirror operated by courtesy switches on front
doors,, one each side in the top corners of rear compartmen t operated either manually or by courtesy switches on
rearr doors; self-cancelling flasher direction indicators; front flashers have separate bulbs and housings in sidelamps;; operating switch with warning lamp, which automatically dims when sidelamps are on, m o u n t e d in centre
off steering-wheel; twin electrical, 2-speed, self-parking windscreen wipers; twin windtone horns; clock centrally
mountedd in dash panel; instrument illumination lamps with switch, and rheostat to dim lights on instruments;
whichh operates when sidelamps are on; ignition and starter switch combined; no dynamo charge and headlamp high
beamm warning lamps in speedometer; warning lamp in fascia to indicate loss of brake v a c u ü m ; twin fog lamps;
cigar-lighter;; map-reading lamp; and reversing lamp. Screen washer.
INSTRUMENTS:: Speedometer with trip and total distance recorders; 4-in-l instrument containing thermometer,
ammeter,, oil pressure gauge, and petrol gauge; single interior panoramic mirror; heater and demister controls.
COACHWORK:: Five/six-seater, 4-light saloon of unitary construction. The polished burr walnut fascia panel has a
topp surface trimmed in black leather and edged with a padded crash-roll and an ashtray recessed in the top surface.
Fresh-airr jets are provided on each side of fascia panel. Instruments are grouped in front of the driver. Glovebox
onn passenger side with lock and magnetic catch, when open the lid forms a table, recessed to hold drinking glasses.
Parcell shelf each side of ash tray. Radio controls when fitted are in the centre of fascia with twin speakers, one
underr fascia and one under rear parcel shelf. Split bench-type front seats each with wide folding arm-rest and
adjustablee for rake, and leg reach on roller-bearing slides. Cushions and squabs are of full-depth moulded foam
rubberr covered with good-quality English leather. There is an ashtray in the back of each front seat with a fold away
picnicc table below. Full-width rear seat with full-depth moulded foam rubber and wide, folding arm-rests in centre.
Thee squab has a spring case with moulded foam-rubber overlay cushions covered with good-quality English leather.
Fittedd carpets to floors with thick feit underlays. All doors are fitted with large side arm-rests which incorporate
door-pullss and (with the exception of driver's door) pockets; panels are trimmed in vinyl-treated fabric. Four
windingg windows of toughened glass all with ventilating louvres and stainless surrounds. Polished walnut finishers
aree fitted to waist-rail on all doors, which have concealed hinges on front edges, push-button outside lock handles,
andd private locks on front doors. Children's safety catches are fitted to all doors and are inaccessible when doors
aree closed. Curved, wrap-round windscreen and rear window of toughened glass with stainless surrounds over
rubberr moulding. Lockable luggage boot of 18 cu. ft. (0-51 m. 3 ) capacity has spring-balanced lid, and handle with
push-buttonn release. Luggage platform is covered with vinyl-treated feit. Spare wheel carried in tray below boot,
loweredd b y means of starting-handle. Bonnet is locked from inside car; safety catch and telescopic stay fitted.
Chromium-platedd bumpers with over-riders, front and rear. Windscreen washer fitted, twin sun visors, mirror to
passenger'ss visor. Heater, demisters, and fresh-air circulation. Single or duotone paintwork. Provision for fitting
frontt seat safety harness.
OPTIONALL EXTRAS: Radio; single-piece bench seat with picnic tables; combined front seat and division, adjustable
foree and aft. Normalair air conditioning equipment. Power Steering.
EXPORTT AVAILABILITY: Alternative equipment at no extra cost: Right- or left-hand steering, km.p.h. or m.p.h.
speedometer;; doublé dipping and flasher headlamp arrangement and flashing direction equipment to suit regulations
off different countries; fresh-air circulating system with intake in scuttle panel in lieu of heater.
Optionall equipment at extra cost: Radio; single-piece bench seat with picnic tables; laminated windscreen; combined
frontt seat and division, adjustable fore and aft. Normalair air conditioning equipment. Power Steering.
ENGINE:: In-line, water-cooled, overhead-valve, 6 cylinders. Four-bearing counterbalanced crankshaft.
Boree
3-4375 in. (87 mm.)
4-3755 in. (111-1 mm.)
Stroke e
2433 cu. in. (3993 c c . )
Cubicc capacity
6-88 : 1
Compressionn ratio
1200 a t 4,000 r.p.m.
Maximumm B . H . P .
1855 lb. ft. at 2,000 r.p.m.
Maximumm torque
Fuell System: Fuel from a 16-gallon (72-litre) rear t a n k is fed by an S.U. electricc petrol p u m p to a Stromberg
carburetter.. A large-capacity 'L'-type air cleaner is fitted. Lubrication System: A pressure gear p u m p forces oil
fromm a fin-cooled cast-aluminium sump to all main, big-end, and camshaft hearings. Each main hearing oil feed
iss supplied from a circular channel cut in the bearing housing, which provides a uniform feed of oil between the
bearingg surfaces. Big-end bearing lubrication, controlled by a special oil feed in the crankshaft, also provides for
jett lubrication of the cylinder walls, while oil from the camshaft front hearings is guided by deflectors, fitted to the
camshaftt gear, onto the timing chain. The valve rocker shaft is fed by oil from the camshaft rear centre bearing.
Oill capacity 15J pints (8-996 litres) plus 2J pints (1-56 litres) for full-flow Tecalemit filter. Ignition System: Coil, and
distributorr with automatic advance and retard, assisted by vacuüm control. Cooling System: Circulation is by a
large-outputt centrifugal p u m p with a thermostat to assist rapid warming from cold. A 4-blade fan draws air through
aa patented radiator which prevents the loss of cooling water and anti-freeze either by splash or expansion. Cooling
systemm capacity 28 pints (15-6 litres).
CHASSIS:: Transmission: Clutch—the 10 in. (0-25 m.) diameter dry single-plate clutch has a spring cushion drive
andd specially compensated linkage for easy pedal control. Gearbox—provides 4 forward speeds and reverse with
synchromeshh on second, third, and top gears. The gears are engaged by a short movement of the control lever on
thee inner side of the steering-column, which has a special safety stop for reverse gear. The gearbox mainshaft is
extendedd in a housing which allows the use of a short propeller shaft and provides additional hearings to give
firmerfirmer positioning for the gears. An automatic gearbox is available a t extra cost. Rear Axle—the semi-floating
rearr axle has hypoid final drive gears to permit the propeller shaft to be underslung, thus allowing a level floor
forr the coachwork. Preloaded taper-roller hearings are used for the pinion and wheel hubs, and the large centre
gearr carrier is welded to strong axle tubes to give exceptional rigidity.
RoadRoad speeds
atat 1,000 r.p.m.
Overall Overall
Axle Axle
Gearbox Gearbox
Gearr Ratios:
18-27 7
4-09 9 1 1
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Reverse e
5-688 m.p.h.
1 5 0 66 : 1
——
3-38 8 1 1
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8-44 m.p.h.
10-266 : 1
——
2-31 1 1 1
2ndd . .
13-99 m.p.h.
6-366 : 1
——
1-43 3 1 1
3rdd . .
19-44 m.p.h.
4-455 : 1
4-455 : 1 (11/49)
1-00 0 1 1
Top p
33 pints
6JJ pints
Oill capacities
——
(1-711 litres)
(3-66 litres)
N.B.N.B.—Automatic—Automatic
transmission can be supplied if specifically requested.
Automaticc Transmission: Gearbox—fully automatic with fluid coupling; 4 speeds with epicyclic gear units hydraulicallyy governed to operate at specific speed/load ratios. This gearbox has 3 forward speed ranges. Range 2—no
changess above second gear. Range 3—changes through all gears are automatic, b u t up change to fourth gear is
delayedd for m a x i m u m performance. Range 4—changes through all gears are fully automatic.
RoadRoad Speeds
atat 1,000 r.p.m.
Axle Axle
Overall Overall
Gearbox Gearbox
Gearr Ratios:
19-22 : 1
4-30 0 1 1
——
——
Reverse e
17-011 : 1
5-00 m.p.h.
3-82 2 1 1
——
lst t
7-44 m.p.h.
11-711 : 1
2-63 3 1 1
——
2nd d
10-88 m.p.h.
6-466 : 1
1-45 5 1 1
——
3rd d
19-44 m.p.h.
4-455 : 1
4-455 : 1 (11/49)
100 0 1 1
Top p
33 pints
200 pints
Oill capacities
——
——
(11-377 litres)
(1-711 litres)
Steering:: The cam gear steering has a ratio of 20 : 1 and provision for taking up wear. The steering linkage is of
veryy sturdy construction and has p a t e n t Thompson tie-rod connections. The 18 in. (-46 m.) diameter steering-wheel,
whichh is adjustable for height, has a cellulose-acetate covering. Power-assisted steering is available at extra cost.
Suspension:: Front—independent wishbone construction controlled by helical coil springs and double-acting
hydraulicc shock absorbers. Metalastic bonded rubber bushes for all wishbone arm hearings except lower outer
hearings.. Rear—long, semi-elliptic springs fitted with zinc interleaves arranged for direct lubrication. The springs
aree mounted on rubber bushes and are controlled by double-acting hydraulic shock absorbers interconnected by an
anti-rolll torsion bar. Brakes: Power-assisted Lockheed hydraulic front and rear operated by pedal, with 2-leadingshoee brakes at the front. Pistol-grip hand brake, mounted under the instrument panel, operates mechanically on the
rearr wheels only. Road wheels: The easy-clean pressed-steel wheels have large chromium-plated centres. The spare
wheell is housed in a separate compartment behind the rear number-plate panel. 7-00—16 Dunlop Fort tyres.
J a c k i n g :: Built-in power-operated 4-wheel hydraulic jacks. F r a m e : Pressed-steel cross-braced chassis frame of
greatt torsional and diagonal stiflness, having full-length side-members of deep box section.
ELECTRICAL:: 12-volt lighting and starting with the two 6-volt batteries carried in the frame beneath the rear
seatt floorboards; b a t t e r y capacity 70 amp.-hr. a t 10-hr. r a t e ; convenient connections for trickle-charging; positive
e a r t h ;; built-in headlamps; foot operated dip switch for headlamps; built-in sidelamps and amber flashing direction
indicators;; dual fog lamps with combined switch; twin built-in tail lamps and stop lamps; dual reading lamps at
thee rear, map-reading lamp a t the front; concealed instrument lighting; dual windscreen wipers; provision for
radioo with speakers front and rear; built-in interior heating and ventilation system; demister and defroster;
reversingg l a m p ; screen washer.
INSTRUMENTS:: Oil pressure, water temperature, and fuel gauges; ammeter; speedometer with trip and total
readings;; electric clock.
COACHWORK:: Seven/eight-seater limousine, composite construction of timber and metal with separate chassis
frame.. Fitted with burr walnut fascia panel with ashtray recessed in top surface. The instruments comprise speedometerr and clock combined in the centre with the additional instruments grouped each side and switches below.
Twoo cubby-boxes are fitted in the fascia, one with lid on passenger's side and one open on driver's side. Provision
iss made for radio to be fitted in the fascia or in the rear seat arm-rest with twin speakers, one under rear parcel
shelff and the other under fascia panel. A bench-type, non-adjustable seat is fitted to the front compartment, with
aa sliding glass division attached to it, giving complete privacy to the rear compartment. The front seat cushion
andd squab are of good-quality leather on moulded latex foam; the cushion has a spring case. In the rear compartmentt the rear seats are good-quality leather or first-grade West of England cloth on full-depth latex foam on the
cushion,, and latex foam and spring case on the squab; a wide centre arm-rest is fitted and buüt-in side arm-rests
aree also fitted. Close-fitting, folding, occasional seats are fitted covered with leather or cloth oto latex foam. Ashtrayss are fitted to the rear quarters above arm-rests. Fitted carpets to the complete floor with thick feit underlays.
Alll windows are of toughened plate glass and have polished walnut finishers all round. The front doors are
trimmedd in leather and have arm-rests attached. Ventilating windows are fitted, full-drop glasses with quick lift
too driver's door and winder to passenger's door. Rear doors trimmed with leather or cloth, flush-fitting pockets,
andd full-drop winding windows. Concealed hinges on all doors, on front edge of front doors, and on rear edge of
rearr doors. Push-butto n handles with private locks incorporated are used on both front doors and near-side rear
door.. Children's safety catches are fitted to rear doors. The windscreen is a 'V'-type toughened plate glass in a
chromium-platedd brass frame; the rear window is curved toughened glass. Lockable luggage compartment of 15 cu. ft.
(0-433 m. s ) capacity with interior light. The boot lid is hinged at the b o t t o m edge and in the open position is a luggage
carrier—11 cwt. (51 kg.) load. The luggage compartment floor and boot lid lining panel are rubber-covered and also
havee protective moulded rubber strips. Spare wheel carried beneath boot floor with access panel below boot lid.
Centree hinged bonnet with prop stays; lock release from inside car for each side. Chromium-plated bumpers and
over-riders,, front and rear. Windscreen washers fitted. Twin sun visors, interior driver's mirror, heater, demisters,
andd fresh-air circulation. Separate heater is fitted to rear compartment with its own control. Saloon coachwork is
alsoo available, which excludes rear door private lock, centre glass partition and occasional seats. The front seats
aree split bench-type with folding centre arm-rests, each seat being adjustable on slides. Pockets are also included
inn the backs of the front seats.
OPTIONALL E X T R A S : Price list available on application.
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33 ft.
33 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
3 | in.
0 in.
6 in.
7 in.
9 | in.
1 0 | in.
3 in.
4 in.
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11 ft.
4 in.
111 in.
55 in.
33 ft. l l | i n .
33 ft. 6h in.
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3 ft. 8J in.
PRINCESSPRINCESS
34itre (Mk. II) Saloon
1-000 m.
0-911 m.
0-466 m.
0-488 m.
0-555 m.
0-577 m.
0-388 m.
0-411 m.
0-344 m.
0-222 m.
0-411 m.
0-288 m.
0-133 m.
1-211 m.
1-088 m.
1-211 m.
1-133 m.
Trackk (front)
Trackk (rear)
Groundd clearance (min.)
Turningg circle
Luggagee compartment capacity
*Approximatee weight of finished car
*Includingg spare wheel, tools, oil, and water.
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11 ft. 7 | in.
22 ft. 7 in.
55 ft. I J in.
22 ft. 2 in.
44 ft. 4 in.
44 ft. 7 in.
55 ft. 0 in.
44 ft. l l j i n .
44 ft. 6 | in.
44 ft. 61 in.
99 ft. 2 in.
44 ft. 11 in.
55 ft. &i in.
155 ft. 8J in.
33 ft. 1 | in.
22 ft. 1 in.
44 ft.
44 ft.
6 in.
5J in.
6ff in.
411 ft. 0 in.
188 cu. ft.
311 cwt.
0-500 m.
0-799 m.
1-566 m.
0-666 m.
1-322 m.
1-400 m.
1-522 m.
1-511 m.
1-388 m.
1-388 m.
2-799 m.
1-500 m.
1-744 m.
4-799 m.
0 9 55 m.
0-644 m.
1-377 m.
1-355 m.
0-177 m.
12-500 m.
0-511 m. 3
15744 kg.
AA
Al l
BB
CC
Cl l
DD
EE
El l
FF
GG
Gl l
HH
*tl l
II I
*J J
KK
*L L
LI I
33 ft.
33 ft.
33 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
33 ft.
33 ft.
2 in.
4 in.
0 in.
8 in.
2 in.
8 in.
lh in.
3 in.
10 in.
1 in.
H in.
2 in.
99 in.
0 in.
2h in.
55 in.
9 in.
4 in.
4-litre Saloon and Touring Limousine
0-977 m.
1-022 m.
0-911 m.
0-511 m.
0-366 m.
0-511 m.
0-500 m.
0-388 m.
0-566 m.
0-333 m.
0-344 m.
0-366 m.
0-233 m.
0-300 m.
0-377 m.
0-133 m.
1-144 m.
1-022 m.
*M M
NN
OO
PP
QQ
Qi i
RR
SS
TT
UU
VV
w
w
XX
YY
ZZ
AA A
AB B
Trackk (front)
Trackk (rear)
Groundd clearance
Turningg circle
Steering-wheell Adjustment . .
Luggagee compartment capacity
Approximatee weight
ee dimensions will vary in the case of the L.W.B. Saloon model,
whichh is not fitted with occasional seats as Standard, and the front
seatss are adjustable.
fWithh occasional seat folded this dimension is 3 ft. 0 in. (0.91 m.) to
thee back of the front seat.
44 ft. 00 in.
11 ft. 4JJ in.
22 ft. 111 in.
44 ft. 4 ii in.
44 ft. 44 in.
33 ft. 77 in.
44 ft. l i i n . .
44 ft. 99 in.
44 ft. 88 in.
44 ft. 77 in.
44 ft. 11 in.
111 ft.. 0 in.
55 ft. 100 in.
66 ft. 22 in.
177 ft. 111 in.
22 ft. 33 in.
22 ft. 2 J i n . .
44 ft. 10JJ in.
55 ft. 2JJ in.
6££ in.
455 ft. 66 in.
l|in..
155 cu ft. .
4 1 J . ;wt.
.
.
1-222
0-422
0-899
1-333
1-322
1-099
1-266
1-455
1-422
1-400
1-244
3-355
1-788
1-888
5-466
0-699
0-677
m.
m.
m.
m.
m.
m.
m.
m.
m.
m.
m.
m.
m.
m.
m.
m.
m.
1-488 m.
1-599 m.
0-166 m.
13-877 m.
0-044 m.
0-433 m. 3
21211 kg.
Thee issue of this publication does not constitute an offer, and the right is reserved to alter prices and/or
specificationss at any time without notice. Sales are made subject to and with the benefit of Vanden Plas
(England)) 1923 Ltd. or Austin Motor Export Corporation L t d . Conditions of Sale and W a r r a n t y , copies
off which are «vailable from Distributors and Dealer». For prices see separate lists.
V A N D E NN
PLAS
(ENGLAND)
1923
LIMITED
Proprietors:Proprietors: THE AUSTIN MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED
S A L E SS
DIVISION
LONGBR1DGE
BIR MI N G HAM
OVERSEASS BUSINESS:
AUSTINN MOTOR EXPORT CORPORATION LIMITED
L O N G B R I D G EE
B I R M I N G H A MM
E N G L A N DD
SOESTDIJK K
HOLLAND D
33 NOV. 1963
PrintedPrinted in England (49254) (50436)
PublicationPublication No. 1823/F