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Greymouth Evening Star, 16 July 1940, Page 8

NEW EIGHT HORSE-POWER CAR. A new English car of outstanding economy has just been announced. This is the 8-horse-power Anglia, a product of the Ford Organisation, 100 per cent. English and built at the New Zealand Ford Factory. The Anglia should make a strong appeal both to the motorist who has always considered the “Eight” the ideal type of car and to those accustomed to more powerful types. Among the many desirable features its exceptional size and roominess are of paramount interest. It has the largest body of any English car of comparable horse-power and provides outstanding headroom and legroom. In addition, it has the largest luggage compartment ever fitted to an eight horse-power car. This is accessible from the outside. Using the lower rear door as well, the amount of extra luggage which can be carried is altogether unusual. The spare

wheel and tools are kept in separate I compartments of their own. I From every viewpoint the Anglia is an impressive car. Its long bonnet and graceful body lines are most attractive and streamlining has been used with restraint. Large fenders and full length bumpers at both front and rear add to a very substantial appearance. Important, too, are the particularly large windows which give splendid visibility. Inside appointments are also com- . mendable. The instruments, are cen- '• traly grouped on a plastic panel fin■ished in grained walnut, with window facings to match. Beneath the instrument panel there is a shelf, the full width of the car, high enough to 1 accommodate a man’s hat; and furi ther parcel room is given by a wide i shelf behind the rear seat. Arm ! rests are provided for rear seat pas- ' sengers. Upholstery -is genuine New Zealand leather, and many colour options of both interior finish and body are available.