The Austin Princess had hydraulic jacks.
The Austin A90 Atlantic convertible had optional hydraulic window lifts,
which was excellent for use as a guillotine for dogs and/or wifes when the
top was up. Here's a pic:
http://picasaweb.google.com/Healey.Nut/PeterSAustinA90AtlanticPrototype#5186311043605541602
Probably could use it to tenderize veal cutlets as well.
Alan
'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8
On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 8:57 AM, Quinn, Patrick <
Patrick.Quinn@det.nsw.edu.au> wrote:
> G'day Bill
>
> While I have never owned one, I have had the chance to test and write about
> a
> number of Citroens.
>
> These include the 2CV, Light 15, DS21 Le Caddy, DS23 EFI Pallas and SM.
>
> Each of these could be called really cool and for different reasons.
>
> Without doubt my favourite was the DS21 Le Caddy. This model is a very rare
> convertible that is beautifully appointed and so opposite to an
> Austin-Healey
> in that you feel completely separated from the undulations and noise of the
> road. The Maserati engined SM was also fun and quick, but I didn't like its
> steering that wanted to forcibly self centre.
>
> They do not have hydraulics jacks for tyre changing, but you can set the
> hydraulic suspension so that the car leans into one corner to such a degree
> that opposite wheel is lifted off the ground.
>
> By the way quite a few real Healey models did have built-in hydraulic jacks
> for tyre changing.
>
> Hoo Roo
>
> Patrick Quinn
> Sydney, Australia
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