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Manawatu Standard, Volume LVI, Issue 304, 21 November 1936, Page 7

YOU BUY A CAR-BUT YOU INVEST IN AN AUSTIN The NEW AUSTIN wm\\ > THE GOODWOOD 14/16 SALOON Can a car be GRACE! UL yet PRACTICAL! ffl THESE NEW MOBEES AMD JUBCiE I« TOIJMEM 7 NO cars on the road to-day are smarter or more graceful than these new Austins—yet every inch of the design is practical. While sitting in a natural position you have a full view of the road ahead and wide vision all round—you are comfortable and safe. These distinguished cars include the NEW TEN CAMBRIDGE SALOON, the NEW TWELVE ASCOT SALOON and the NEW 14/16 GOODWOOD SALOON —each supplying a convincing answer to those who doubt whether a car can be graceful and practical. The new bodies are not only built for Comfort, but for Safety and Silence—they are constructed of steel throughout and all body panels as well as the roof and floor are sound-insulated. THE IMPROVED SEVEN New Engine with Three-Bearing Crankshaft— This new engine is much more powerful and responsive. It gives better acceleration and higher top speed with extraordinary sweetness and quietness. More Efficient Brakes— The new braking system adds greatly to safety and control. With the application of slight pedal pressure retardation is immediate but smooth on all four wheels, and further pressure gives positive braking free from skidding. Sweet Acting Clutch —The new flexible clutch of single plate type takes up the load smoothly—there is no “snatch,” engagement being gradual and sure. Coachwork Refinements —The body design is of greatly improved appearance. It is now fully panelled and the windscreen has increased slope. The moulding carried horizontally from radiator to rear gives an added touch of smartness. These many refinements enhance the outstanding performance and appeal of the world-famed Austin Seven. More than ever with its increased efficiency and acknowledged running economy, this car provides the most Dependable form of transport for those who wish to reduce motoring to its lowest cost. Other features are the new deeply valanced wing design, the pressed steel wheels and low pressure tyres, all of which combine to give a car of exceptional attractiveness. The Seven, too, is greatly improved; it has a full-panelled body, new type moulding and sloping windscreen. A new engine with three-bearing crankshaft gives increased power and sweeter running. A new clutch provides very smooth engagement, and the brakes are more effective. You owe it to yourself to see these new Austins —to inspect the numerous improvements —to examine the fine quality of workmanship—to appreciate how stylish they are in a new way—how practical and Dependable in the old. way! Now read the details of new features listed below. Improved Steering—Adjustable Steering Wheel —The steering has been greatly improved, giving delightfully easy handling and perfect control at all speeds. On the 14/16 Goodwood Saloon the steering wheel is instantly adjustable to the reach of the individual driver. New Clutch —On these models a new flexible clutch of single-plate type is also introduced, which takes up the drive easily and positively. New Wheels with Low Pressure Tyres —Still further riding comfort is ensured by the introduction of low pressure tyres on the pressed steel wheels, which are handsome and easy to clean. New instrument Board Grouping —In the redesigned fascia board the instruments with large-sized dials, are now grouped together in a pleasing design and are indirectly lighted, giving non-glare vision for night driving. New type scuttle mounted windscreen wipers with independent action are silent in operation. TEN, TWELVE & 14/16 New Sound-Insulated Bodies for Silence —An important feature of these new roomier and more comfortable cars is the absence of body noise. The steel roof, body-sides and floor are covered with special sound-insulating material which ensures silence. New Brakes for Greater Safety— New brakes of Girling pattern are introduced—a system which provides extraordinarily powerful braking action with smooth operation, giving a wide margin of safety. New Frame—Longer Road Springs for Riding Comfort —The semi-elliptic road springs front and rear are now longer and, in conjunction with the hydraulic shock absorbers, provide greatly increased riding comfort. New Engine Mounting—Less Vibration—Larger Body Room —The engine is carried well forward in new rubber mountings to absorb vibration. The forward position allows more room to be devoted to body space. The improvements applying to the new Austin models are summarised below. They substantiate more than ever the axiom that “you buy a car—but you invest in an Austin.” Silent All-steel Saloons —On Ten, Twelve and 14/16. Three-Bearing Crankshaft —On Seven. “Live” Rubber Power Insulation—On Ten, Twelve and 14/16. Girling-Type Brakes—On Seven, Ten, Twelve and 14/16. Re-modelled Saloon Bodywork—On Seven. New Instruments—On Ten, Twelve and 14/16. Adjustable Steering Wheel—On 14/16. New Clutch—On Seven, Ten, Twelve, and 14/16. Scuttle-Mounted Independent Screen Wipers— On Ten, Twelve and 14/16. Welded Frames —On Ten, Twelve and 14/16. Low-Pressure Tyres and Pressed Steel Spoke Wheels—On Ten, Twelve and 14/16. Longer and Low Periodicity Springing—On Ten, Twelve and 14/16. Dual Stop, and Rear Lights—On Ten, Twelve and 14/16. \ THE GOODWOOD 14/16 fully equipped £395 f . o .b.main *,«, 0 THE CAMBRIDGE TEN fully equipped £298 f.o. b .m«npom THE ASCOT TWELVE fully equipped £348 to.b.mdnpom THE IMPROVED SEVEN My equipped £222 f . o . b .main P om ‘WHAT AN INVESTMENT/ AUTHORISED AUSTIN DEALERS