A NEAT "EIGHT."

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18182, 19 September 1924, Page 5

A NEAT "EIGHT."

ANOTHER SMALL ENGLISH CAR. There is a natural inclination to regard the modern ultra-liglit ear of 8 h.p. or thereabouts as rather a, fairweather vehicle without claims to longevity, but anyone who holds these views should inspect and, better still, drive the 8.3 h.p. Renault (writes Captain E. de Normanville in the "Daily Chronicle"). The makers have always had a name for tho robustness, simplicity and i cleanliness of design of their products, | arid rlio latest model well upholds their 4 name in these respects. Its characteristics tend towards fcedateness and reliability rather than the intense and sometimes erratic sensitiveness of some of the "racehorse" typo ct' its rivals. But the car is capable of a, good speed on tho level, is quite a good hill-climber, is simple to drive and maintain, and, above all, is essentially comfortable. The use of balloon tyres —which are now included in the standard specification—contributes largely towards this quality. The little Renault betrays none of the "bucking" capabilities so often associated with a short wheel-base, and is comfortable and steady on a really bad road. The "eloverleaf" body is well' designed to make the utmost of the available space, and the separate front seats, with a narrow passage between, give the driver and froDt passenger plenty of elbow-room, while tlio occupant of the rear seat has ample space in which to stretch his legs. As every purchaser of a- light car is. not desirous of a super-perform-ance, but places reliability and simplicity before high maximum speed, I regard the little Renault has a very valuable place in the range available for selection. No cold is NAZOL-proof. "And no cough and cold remedy is as economical as "NAZOL." Eighteenpence buys 60 doses —more than three a penny. » —2