- Russon
Infobox Automobile
name = Russon Minicar
manufacturer = Russon Cars Ltd
production = 1951-1952
class =microcar
body_style = 2-door coupé
engine = 250 cc Excelsior
transmission = 3 speed manual
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designer =The Russon was a British
microcar with a sporting appearance and built by Russon Cars Ltd inEaton Bray , Stanbridge, Bedfordshire between 1951 and 1952.Designed by the editorial team of the
Aeromodeller magazine the Russon was at first powered by a rear mounted 197 cc JAP engine but production cars used a larger 250 cc twin from Excelsior. Drive was to the rear wheels through a motor cycle type 3 speed gearbox. The suspension was independent all round by coil springs and the body was mounted on a tubular chassis frame. Auto mph|50|0 and 65 mpg were claimed.The alloy panelled body was built on an ash frame in a traditional coachbuilders manner and was styled to look like a bit like a miniature
Jaguar XK120 . There was said to be room for 3 people to sit side by side. The car was killed by its high price of £491, for which a "normal" family saloon could be had and less than 10 were made.References
A-Z of Cars 1945-1970. Michael Sedwick and Mark Gillies. Bay View Books 1993. ISBN 1-870979-39-7
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