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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume VI, Issue 272, 2 November 1916, Page 2

RECORD TRIP-NEW PLYMOUTH TO WELLINGTON IN OA'ERLAND 75. This road record proves Overland efficiency, speed and petrol economy. There were three passengers in the ear ; 102 miles from New Plymouth to "Wanganui took only- .3 hours 9 minutes. Previous record was 3 hours 25 minutes, and the train takes 5} hours. AVanganui io Pelmerston North, the speed averaged 33) miles per hour—sometimes it was 53 miles. The 221 miles from New Plymouth to Masterton were done at an average of 31 miles per hour. Featherston to Wellington, over the Riinutakes, occupied only 1) hours, almost entirely on top gear in a raging gale. Average petrol consumption was 2!) miles per gallon. Inspect the Overland 75! For free catalogue and particulars apply:— Poihan and Powdrell, Hastings; Carson and Son, Waipawa ; S. Parkes, Dannevirke, • A Hatrick and Co., Ltd., Wanganui, distributors for North Island.