FALCON KNIGHT

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 208, 22 November 1927, Page 6

FALCON KNIGHT

NEW SLEEVE VALVE INTERESTING PRODUCT . The Falcon Knight six, an entirely new line of Knight sleeve valve engined cars, has arrived to the order of the Auckland distributors, Messrs. A. Hatrick and Co., Ltd., “Headlight” had an opportunity of inspecting this car, which should make a big appeal to the motoring public because it incorporates the well-knowp sleeve valve efficiency with chassis and bodywork features of merit. In addition to being a car of quality it has uhdoubted beauty of appearance. Some of the. features of the Falcon Knight are:—A shock absorbing member in the clutch drive, steering spindles mounted on double roller bearings, engine equipped with water thermostat and oil rectifier, and mechanically operated four-wheel brakes, of the internal three-shoe type. The bodies are of composite construction and employ an integral sun visor formed by a continuation of the roof. They have a low appearance yet provide adequate room. Body interiors are finished in a velour upholstery, satin-nickel effect hardware and walnut garnish ings.

A* brief review of the specifications of the new car show it to be powered with a high-speed, small-bore Knight engine of 2 15-16 x 3 7-Bin bore and stroke, capable of developing 46 brake h.p. at 2,800 r.p.m. Piston displacement is 157.6 cu. in. A conventional singleplate clutch with special rubber insert for cushioning the drive and a threespeed transmission are formed in unit with tfce engine, while the drive to the semi-floating spiral bevel rear axle, having a ratio of 5.11 to 1,, is through two metal universal joints and a tubular propeller shaft. The Bendix brakes operate internally on 11 37-64 in diameter drums on all four wheels with the hand brake effective on the rear wheels only. The wheelbase of the car is 110 inches^ The price brings the car within the light-six class.