Motorists generally took a very keen interest in the recent petrol consumption test held under the auspices of the Auckland Automobile Assn . and the wonderful record made by the Overland Four was the subject of much admiring comment. This remarkably economical light car secured 1 first place with a record of 33 miles per I gallon of spirit, proof of what the scientific I design of Overland Four means when ■ economy is to be considered. Another and ■ even greater victory was achieved at the ■ Queensland Auto Club’s Economy Contest, B where Overland Four cars finished in ■ first, second, and third places, the winning ■ car covering 41 2-3 miles per gallon. The ■ Carnarvon to Perth record was also broken this famous car, which covered the 775 on a petrol consumption that gives I miles to the gallon. Overland Four. I true economy ear, merits your further I Wanganui and Wellington ’ A. Hatrick and Co., Ltd.
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XI, Issue 63, 2 March 1921, Page 4
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