1 an ENQJNE THAT ENDUBES-ITB SIMPLICITY DEFIEB TIME. There are but ninety-two parts in the sleeve-valve mechanism of the WiilysKnUnt engine, as 302 parts ,n , the poppet-valve mechanism of the, nearest car in size and price. W.th this simplicity the engine simply defies the wear of time. - ---•;■ i There are no racketing cams and pushrod.-™ clinkinp spring These are . replaced by simple metal sleeves, which "Hde silently up and down between the cylinder wall and piston. ; "This engine is similar in type to the engine in sucll expensive cars as the Daimler the Packard, the Peugeot, and the Jlinerva. It's the engine that improves with use! . . . The Willys-Knight body-design is long, low. and graceful; the coachwork is appealinof in its beauty and distinction. "Willys-Knight Touring Car. with AutoLite ignition. £49.>. f.o.b. main ports. A demonstration gladly given by any of ±he local agents. Distributors: A. Hatriefc and Co.. Ltd., "Wanganui and Wellington. ■ Territorial Agents: Auckland, £ Harrison and Gash; Whangarei, IR. A. i James; Hamilton. J. and Co_ , Ltd.; Rotorua, J. Davies, Taxi Motor i Works; Tauranga, T. A. Deakin; Taneatua. W. F. Ifeal; Taumaninui, P. W. Rcardonj Raurimii, F. J. Karim; Taihape. O. Carticr.—(Ad.)
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Auckland Star, Volume LV, Issue 220, 16 September 1924, Page 11
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194Page 11 Advertisements Column 1 Auckland Star, Volume LV, Issue 220, 16 September 1924, Page 11
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