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NEW GENERATION HOLDEN • HEW GENERATION HOLDEN On display at- HUHH BLACKWELL MOTORS LTD Cnr. of Durham & Klimore Sts. GIBSONS MOTORS LTD (Darfield) KORRELLS MOTORS LTD (Rangiora ARTHUR BURKE LTD INTRODUCING MODEL 'KINGSWOOD* FULL OF YOUTH, VERVE AND VITALITY ■ "Kingswood"—this is the model now on display at Blackwell Moton Ltd., and their subsidiary companies. It's the smoothest blend of dash and drive anyone could wish fo,. Every aspect of Holden's ride and handling is now dramatically better than before. The track is over Zin wider, wheelbase Sin longer. Wheels are bigger with fatter 'lowprofile' tyres. Centre of gravity is lower. Steering is lighter and more positive, suspension huskier, brakes 12% bigger than before. "Kingswood" is available with the 114 h.p. *l6l* motor or tho popular 126 h.p. *lB6*. The petrol tank now holds 16| gallons, 5 more than before, to take you non-stop for many more miles. Safety is all round you in a host of new waysTHE FOLLOWING SAFETY ITEMS ARE INCLUDED AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON ALL THE NEW HOLDENS ■| • Bigger Brakes adjust themselves automatically. • Low profile or recessed instruments, conj trols door handles to eliminate BBSaiaaa dangerous projections. • Safety padding where • Childproof doors with anti-burst locks and extra strong hinges. glare* type. DUAL CIRCUIT BRAKING SYSTEM • ’Modified-zone' In windshield ensures vision if rest of glass area becomes • Separate hydraulic systems for front and opaque through shattering, rear brakes. Loss of pressure in either system still leaves effective braking on two wheels. • Shatterproof inside rear-view mirror designed to knock out under impact. • Glare-reducing interiors Instruments, controls, pading, ornamentation all designed to keep glare to a minimum. • Parking and Turn lights now visible from side as well as front and rear. W • Double-sided safety rims an all wheels. • Fusible link wiring removes danger of r *•*”'* ENERSY . ABSOR „ NG STEERING • Seat belt anchorages front and rear. COLUMN • Tev^eT mO,,ea,,y W,WB • « -re you engage reverse gear. chesf ON ALL THE NEW HOLDENS- • Wide range of options • 12 months 12,000 miles General Motors Written Warranty EARLY DELIVERY WITH OVERSEAS FUNDS. Corner Durham and Kilmare Streets. Phone 62-999. (L.M.V.D.)

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Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31597, 7 February 1968, Page 5

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Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31597, 7 February 1968, Page 5

Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31597, 7 February 1968, Page 5