Popularity Poll

Press, Volume CV, Issue 31018, 25 March 1966, Page 11

Popularity Poll

Undoubted proof of the overwhelming popularity of HOLDEN among New Zealand overseas funds holders is contained in the recently released no-remittance registration details, cumulative to December, 1965. These figures reveal the staggering number of Holden no-remittance registrations, as 5536 units, representing 70 per cent of sixcylinder registrations. Closest rival to Holden in this field is Ford’s Falcon with 1251 units, representing 15.8 per cent of the total. Further proof of the popularity of General Motors vehicles is contained in the fact that Vauxhall’s Viva, Victor, Velox and Cresta ’ plus Holden take a lion’s (51.1 per cent) share of TOTAL NOREMITTANCE SALES in all makes and classes of motorcars sold during this period. Listed here are complete details of this release.

TOTAL CARS 13,482 100.0 The best investment for YOUR overseas funds is undoubtedly a new HOLDEN. Everybody wants to trade your Holden—your HOLDEN is your greatest asset. Inquire about YOUR new Holden now at BLACKWELL MOTORS, LTD.. L.M.V.D., Cnr. Kilmore and Durham streets, Christchurch, ’Phone 62-999. (P.8.A.) —Advt.

New Zealand Per Trade Mark Units cent Viva 525 3.9 Victor 527 3.9 Velox & Cresta 306 2.3 Holden GENERAL 5.536 41.0 MOTORS — - TOTAL .. 6.894 51.1 Anglia 496 3.7 Cortina Zephyr 6 and 1,302 9.6 Zodiac 522 3.9 Falcon 1,251 9.3 Others 1 FORD TOTAL 3.572 26.5 Hillman 112 0.9 Humber 18 0.1 Valiant 206 1.5 Others 16 0.1 TODDS TOTAL 352 2.6 Mini 219 1.6 Mini-Cooper .. 36 0.3 1100 593 4.4 M.G 345 2.5 Wolseley 24 0.2 Oxford 37 0.3 Others DOMINION 24 0.2 MOTORS — — — TOTAL .. 1.278 9.5 Mini 259 1.9 Mini-Cooper .. 38 0.3 1100 423 3.1 A60 13 0.1 1800 354 2.6 Others 58 0.5 AUSTIN TOTAL 1.145 8.5 OTHERS TOTAL 241 1.8