Announcing THE NEW 1938 FORD VO TRUCK WCOMMERCIAL MODELS 157-inch and New 134-Inch Ford V 8 Truck Chassis These are the latest and greatest developments of one of the world's most popular heavy duty trucks. 5* mm Vm* 4liSi iiU tm. UK With New Improved New Zealand Factory-built AllSteel Cab, Safety Glass All Round, & 3-Way Ventilation Ford V 8 Light Delivery New and Improved Light Delivery, and Light Commercial units of many other styles to suit every d« nee Built to STAY on the Job! Chassis from £217 Fom can buy any Ford Product on the A.F.C. Confidential Terms Plan. Ford Motor Company of New Zealand Limited reserves the right tc change specifications and prices without notice. INVITATION; You are cordially invited to inspect the Ford Factory at Lower Halt, Wellington, THE . m. YE AR OF FORD V 8 TRUCK SUCCESS FORD MOTOR COMPANY Over twenty-one years of specialised truck building experience ... seven years of outstanding success with Ford V 8 Trucks. That’s what you get when you put Ford V 8 Trucks to work for you. That’s why Ford V 8 Trucks STAY on the job—and out of the repair shop. And these new Ford V 8 Trucks and Commercial Models*for 1938 give you many worth-while improvements. No changes have been made in them for the sake of change. Every change has been made to put more pay in every payload. The 1938 Ford V 8 Truck and Delivery units are designed to do the work of heavier, more expensive units—to do it faster, at lower cost. The more important developments include:— New modern styling with more massive, more imposing frontend. New 134-inch Wheelbase Truth, with Cab-to-axle measurement increased to6o inches. Longer load space forward of the rear axle improves load distribution. Larger Brakes, cable-operated, and of new self-energising design. Easier Steering, with new worm and roller type gear that reduces friction. Improved Cab Design , with stronger All-Steel Construction, Safety Glass in every window, Extra Roominess and greater comfort for the driver. All Ford changes add up to longer Truck or Commercial Unit life, to faster, more dependable performance more pay in every payload. And still you get the unrivalled performance and economy of the Ford V-type 8-cylinder engine, combined with Torque Tube and Radius Rod Drive and the many other exclusive Ford features. To provide economical power and to meet individual load requirements Ford Specialised Transportation gives you Light, Medium and Heavy duty Chassis, a Range of Wheelbases, the choice of Optional Axle Ratios and Tyre Sizes, and a Wide Variety of body Types including smartly-styled Commercial Vans. Call on or write to your nearest Ford Dealer today and obtain a copy of the New Ford V 8 Truck and Commercial Catalogue . 1 Authorised Ford Dealers; Dunedin: Napier Motors Ltd. OF NEW ZEALAND LIMITED LOWER HUTT WELLINGTON Fr.tr
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Evening Star, Issue 22956, 13 May 1938, Page 7
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