RECORD TRIP—NEW PLYMOUTH TO WELLINGTON IN OVERLAND 75. This road record proves Overland efficiency, speed and petrol economy. There were three passengers in the car; 102 miles from New Plymouth to Wanganui took only 3 hours 9 minutes. Previous record was 3 hours 25 minutes, and the train takes 5J hours. Wanganui to Pelmerston North, the speed averaged 334 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 Rimutakes, occupied only 14 hours, almost entirely on top gear in a raging gale. Average petrol consumption was 21J miles per gallon. Inspect the Overland 75’ For free catalogue and particulars apply:— Pothan and Powdrell, Hastings; Carson and Son, Waipawa; S.- Parkes, Dannevirke. A Hatrick and Co., Ltd., Wanganui, distributors for North lilaati.
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume VI, Issue 274, 4 November 1916, Page 2
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