ENTERPRISING IMPORTERS.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17296, 7 November 1921, Page 10

ENTERPRISING IMPORTERS.

v ; WORLD FAMOUS OARS. SOME LEADING EXHIBITS. (Published by Arrangement.) STAND i AT OLYMPIA. AN INTERESTING EXHIBITION. On entering the Show, one cannot help feeling amazed at the beauty and magnnfiAenqe of the oars shown on Stand 1; that same being occupied by the well-known and old-established firm of David Crozier, Ltd. Here one sees Amenoa's reliability champion, the' also America's leader of light-weight cars, the "Briscoe"; and last, but not least, England's leading utility car, the "Austin." A few details regarding these exhibits are worthy of note. In the 8-cylinder "Cadillac" one sees a com--modious all-the-year-rpund family car, with generous sized well upholstered seats. The greater convenience of the driver is considered in the tilt of the front seat, the position of the driving controls, all minimising fatigue on long trips. Entrance is direct and easy to any part of the car. There are foot hassocks, arm rests, vanity cases, and ash trays, fas well as taffeta' sun shades on the "rear doors and windows. The metal appointments are of dull platinum, finish, being .designed .after the empire period in decoration. Mere pen pictures Cannot adequately- describe this car, and it is an exhibit which no visitor "to the Show must miss. ' In describing the "Briscoe" one must first state that this is an entirely new car, under an old name,. One glance at the chassis displayed will bear this statement out. it is a car now built along rugged utility lines, with every,, part designed for service and hard work. A 4-cylinder engine, with magneto ignition, provides the power. *The gear box is short -and sturdy. The rear axle of solid conventional design. ' But two points all must see. First. —The ', magnificent., Beyep>ineh frame, which gives a sound, solid foundation for the power plant to ..rest upon. Secondly.—The long; low hung rear spring?, fifty-four inch in mea-

• surement, which give to, the car that wonderful sate, comfortable riding that one only feels in cars of the big, heavy touring type. To all classes of motorists this oar will make a genuine appeal. A stripped chassis, also a complete touring car, finished in rich wine colour, are shown. The name "Austin" is synonymous with all that is reliable; it embodies all the well-known characteristics of sound English workmanship. A car eminently suitable for prolonged use in all parts of the world. Every detail of the design for engine and chassis construction has been carefully considered. Cooling system, magneto ignition, ample ground clearance, and a standard 4ft Bin wheel track, render this car the most suitable English car for the Dominion. Two models are shown, one with the Austin Company's standard touring body, finished in green, and? the other a. beautiful example of colonial S-seater coach work, finished in cream, and upholstered in apple green antique leather. To the intending purchaser'4>f high-grade cars these machines will make a very definite appeal, and are a standard; from which others can be judged. PAIGE CARS AND TRUCKS A SPLENDID EXHIBIT. ' An exhibit which attracted to itself much favourable attention was that ot Mr A. E. J. Church, Casliel street, and we congratulate him in having obtained the well-knWn agency of Paige Oars and Trucks. Two very fine models on view are tJhe Glenbrook Model 6-cylinder 5-soaterf,and the Essex 6-cylinder 7seater, both of which came in for wellmerited admiration. A specially distinctive feature of one of the Glenbrook Models is tho Disteel Wheels. These cars are finished in a handsome green, with black mudguards, combining style, riding, comfort, and mechanical'excellence heretofore found only in car 3 priced much higher than these models. The new Paige Motor is remarkably free from vibration, and is truly, a remarkable power unit. After careful comparison with other power plants of ;this type, having world-wide reputation of all-round excellence, we sincerely believe it to be the best 6-eylinder motoij that has been developed. The complete liarmony of every detail and perfect unity of the whole car impresses even the casual observer. The straight line body gives the car the appearance of sturdiness, without taking away tho distinctive gracefulness always found in these cars. The Essex Model, finished in a handsome Paige blue, with black mudguards, is a supreme achievement of a group of engineers who have been building fin© cars over a epan of a decade. Enthusiastic owners are daily confirming the opinion of the creator that this car in beauty, silence, power, comfort, and speed is a car without a legitimate rival. This car is & very fine texample of Paige workmanship, which is designed to satisfy the most discriminating taste. Its appointments are complete' in every detail, and characterised with a touch of appealing individuality, seldom encountered in the car world. The comfort of this car reaches its culmina-tioir-in deep, luxurious upholstery of finest long grain; bright finish black leather, witth its highly-tempered springs, which give riding qualities of unexpected smoothness and ease. The beautiful streamline of the body sweeps gracefully from the nickelled, honeycomb radiator along the body sides, blending in,a.pleasing contour at the rear. Its wide, deep seats luxuriously cushioned and handsomely upholstered, I lend sufficient aid to the springs in proI viduig the utmost in riding ease and comfort. The handsomely designed top

adds to the atti active appearance of the car, while in rainy weather • tho convenience of tho side curtains, which in both models swine open with tho doors, are to be greatly appreciated. Owing to the lack of truck space in the King Edward Barracks, arrangements have been made to show both 2J and 3i'ton Trucks at Messrs Wright Bros.' Garage, Cashel street, just opposite Exhibition entrance. Many experts regard these Trucks as being the most serviceable on the New Zealand market, and intonding purchasers would be well advised to make an inspection. We venture the opinion that their judgment will be found to coincide with that of the experts.