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revealed when the rear boot is opened. Access to the bench seat is via a single door on the nearside, with the driver having to slide across to reach his place. The
Clipper's lightweight body and small engine contributed to its weight of just 6 long cwt (300 kg), with a claimed fuel
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gearbox which drives the rear left wheel via chain. Suspension is trailing arm using an Andre
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