Two ) hours alone on adait deserted road It always happens to others, never you, until the first time. Engine failure on an almost deserted night fit's cold and it’s raining and you’re out there alone for an hour after three cars have refused to stop. The one that does hasn’t got a towrope. Neither have you. You wait an hour longer and a driver sensible enough to carry one helps out Four miles he pulled you and you were grateful - ’specially grateful for his Intelligence to carry a rope. Most garages sell Lynn towropes. They’re 12 ft lengths of Nylon with towing cleats and bound ends. Take a 3,500 pound breaking strain. Cost about $5. Put one in your car. Can't expect others to carry one when you don't now can you? £WAf TOWROPES AT THE NEAREST GARAGE OR SERVICE STATION
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Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31753, 9 August 1968, Page 9
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