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Evening Star, Issue 20720, 17 February 1931, Page 5

Up Paekakariki Vauxhall VX easily climbs North side of famous hill in TOP-GE A R . . . This actual feat was witnessed by Mr. E. A. Batt, President, and Mr. H, J. Stott, Secretary, of the Wellington Automobile Club. Carrying four passengers, the Vauxhall went from sea level up the two mile elimh to the summit (about 1000 feet higher) the whole way in top gear. ** It was a new experience for me to see an English car climb the North side' of Paekakariki in high gear. A careful inspection of the Vauxhall VX convinces me that it is England’s first practical answer to the colonial demand for a:: English car with actual top gear performance.” ( Sgd) E. A. Batt. Mr. Batt and Mr. Stott inspect the new Vauxhall VX after its performance. <-nw| W i v w^X> £ -ss', ■zs* 107:583 Over the summit at $z miles an hour after a steady two mile climb in high. That’s what you may expect from the 26 h.p. Vauxhall VX. It takes even the steepest hills without engine strain. Round a U-bend flashes the Vauxhall TAX. Steering lightly , holding the road effortlessly 3 always under perfect finger-touch control. AN that has the TOP-GEAR habit! TORTUOUS bends—Steeper as you go Paekakariki Hill from the North side—-one of Wellington’s most difficult climbs. Most drivers change down before the water trough. The driver of a Vauxhall VX accelerates up the steep incline, slackens to take hairpin bends, then sweeps over the summit at over 30 miles an hour, with the gear lever in top all the way. The top gear does all the work in the new Vauxhall VX. Its power comes from a 26 h.p. (R.A.C. rating) engine designed for just such performance as this. The new Vauxhall is made in England, but is not offered for sale there. It was built without thought to English motoring conditions —built to suit the colonies. That’s why its performance is so utterly different from that of other English cars. The highly efficient and economical engine develops maximum power at low engine speeds. The special Zenith carburettor doles out filtered spirit economically. Bishop steering gives finger-light control. Servo-assisted brakes assure safety. In riding and driving qualities; in slim lines and true English finish; the VX worthily extends Vauxhall prestige to a lower-price class. In the showrooms of the dealers mentioned below there is a new Vauxhall for you to see and drive. The N. ew CONSIDER THESE POINTS; 26 h.p. (R.A.C.) engine... 4bearing crankshaft... Pressure lubrication . . . Petrol pump and. filter ... Crankcase ventilation ... Servo-assisted brakes . . . Bishop steering Hydraulic shock absorbers .. . Lucas electrical equipment . . . Twin beam headlamps ... Adjustable front seat. £4 4 5 for the de Luxe Saloon, fully equipped. 26 h.p. Vauxhall OTAGO MOTORS LTD. 35-37 Maclaggan Street, Dunedin. WRIGHT, STEPHENSON & CO. LTD., Gore WRIGHT, STEPHENSON & CO. LTD., Oamaru Motors New Zealand Limited, Petone, Wellington. Important Announcement “ Century ” Motors “Regal & Regina” Pumps Wo have pleasure In announcing that wo have been appointed Otago and Southland Agents for the above two well-known lines, and shall be glad to give quotations and all particulars. Electric & Plumbing Supplies Ltd. Stuart Street r better pill than MARTIN S. Yon k ean rely upon MARTIN’S PILLS. Sold by allChctnith and Siertt. A TEMPTING NEW RECIPE N 0.5. Vanities BEAT 2 eggs and a very little salt, add sifted flour with | teaspoon Edmonds Baking Powder to enable to roll out thin, cut in shapes, and fry in boiling fat. When cold place jelly on each and a dab of whipped cream. 1007. dear vision is essential No matter what your calling your eyes are constantly being taxed. If you are experiencing trouble have them examined by a qualified optician—before the trouble gets serious. Fairmaid Optical Co. Ltd. Queen’s Building, 61 Princes Street, Dunedin. A. H. FAIRMAID, Registered Optician. ,7rn . A., n fq|jnne t.nm 'Evenin'. Star' ALL you want to know and should X Office for large or small quantities of ’A. about The . Garden is obtained from the ~ . .. . . —•Sfoi.’ rJarden Annual.