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... it is. The Vanden Plas Princess 4-litre R. Look at it from the outside first. It repays a good look—Vanden Plas coachworksees to that. Smooth, elegant lines conceal the surging power inside—but more aboutthat later. Notice some of the finer points which go to make up the picture. The front of the car has an attrac tive, uncluttered appearance: here's where a car's personality shows, and the Princess R has the classic look. Wrapround side and flasher lamps are mounted on the wings and 'Fogranger' lamps fit on the side panels of the radiator grille. It is in the careful blending to gether of individual functional items that good coach design consists. Even the placing of the overriders is important—and precisely right. To maintain the overall smoothness of line, the windscreen merges easily and naturally into the roof peak. The whole effect is pleasing to the eye—exactly the intention of the designer. But this is only part of the story. Classic lines and a luxurious appearance are not enough and the Princess R, being the thoroughbred it is, adds grace in movement to its classic look at rest. This is achieved by superb suspension, giving perfect travelling comfort and roadholding. Independent coil spring front suspension is controlled by levertype shock absorbers and an antiroll bar. Trunnionmounted leaf springs at the ...