FARMERS’ CO-OP. SOCIETY.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 27 June 1928, Page 7

FARMERS’ CO-OP. SOCIETY.

MOTOR) CAR DISPLAY. AUSTIN GARS ' : Nothing could oe more fitting in connection with a 'British Industries Fair than that .such an outstanding example of the product of the British motor manufacturers as the Austin car should form a strong exhibit and be shown under the auspices of a concern..of such importance as the Farmers’ Co-op. Society. Three models from the Austin works are shown. Taking the least first there is a “Baby” Austin Saloon. These wonderful little cars are having a great vogue, and those who speak best of them are those who ride in them. They are fax more roomy than those who have not tested them would believe; they are sturdy, fast and dependable, and will do firom 45 to 50 miles per gallon. The “Baby” is in. a class of its own, meeting a want as nothing else in the way of cans is doing. The saloon model is beautifully fitted up with full plate glass windows, good upholstery and fittings in keeping. Two adults and two children can be comfortably seated, or quite a considerable quantity of luggage carried for two passengers. The engine rated as 7 h.p. will develop 10$ h.p. at 2400 revolutions per minute. Selling at £220 there is a big market fo;i- this car.

A. 12 h.p.Austin “Clifton” touring car is ail ideal family car, classy in appearance and possesing a wonderful record of road performance the world over. The engine rated at 12.8 h.p. develops 27 h.p. at 2000 revolutions per minute, the crankshaft is carried on five bearings of large diameter; the pistons are of aluminium; vacuum system fuel supply ; forced feed lubrication; gearbox has four speeds forward and reverse; four wheel, brakes; shock absorbers, front and rear; all springs gaitered; all these are included in the specification which makes the car thorouglily up-to-date in all essential features. Thera are also many refinements which add to the pleasure of driving and the comfort of the passengers, one of these is well designed panel curtains, which give practically the protection of a closed car against weather, without outlook being sacrificed. Sold at £375, this model should 1 find general favour. The Austin “Windsor” Saloon of the same power as the tourer and the same seating capacity is a car that will attract attention wherever and iii whatever company shown. It. has beautiful lines and every' appointment is high class in quality. Both the tourer and saloon models' are upholstered in real Leather, and in each the Austin feature of individual and odj ustable front seats are fitted. Among the accessories to bg found in the saloon model are: _ A one motion lever, by means of which the driver can raise or lower the window on his side by a single movement; control by driver "of blind over rear window to obviate inconvenience from headlights of a following car in night driving; roof ventilator; roof light; special door pulls, etc. At the price of £465 the “Windsor” should appeal to the most fastidious motorist.

The loca.l agents report that the Aus-. tins are proving very popular cars here; there have been record sailed and satisfied users are endorsing the makers’ slogan of “Buy an Austin and Banish pare.” DURANT OARS. As agents for. the Durant cars, the same company show two models of a car that bears the name of a man who in America- was one of the leaders in invention and design in respect of motor oars. Both models are six cylinder, 20 k.p. One is a Sedan five-seater sold at £355 ; the other a coach, also five-seater, sold at £315. These are striking examples of the improvements effected in design and equipment of closed in cars. At the prices quoted each model is good value in appearance and on road Performance these cars have much in their favour, one special .point being that Du.rants are great hill climbers.