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North Otago Times, Volume C, Issue 13178, 6 October 1914, Page 2

j|^«l(g!P*' -otit&r -«ca»«.'tV;!-'-;'^.'!:^- s^'^'s -''^^^^' I I i"t . > . THL OREATLu 1 ; ';§ : To satisfy the'demand for a reliable, clftssy 4-cylinder car of moderate price, we,have secui'ed the sole agency of the, "SIRRON" 10-15 HP. 2 to 3 Passenger Car. NOTE.—This is emphatically NOT a Cycle Car, built for good roads only, but a strong British-built ear, specially made to stand the back country roads, at Complete - £260 Complete i*~ »*' km m W.-Ji—-a," 'iS» *m& m * Ki '$ 10-15 "SIRRON" ■. Without,division in seat'as, shown if desired. practically every light car and cycle car agency on the New Zealand market, but our wide experience'of baek'"country roads has taught us that they were altogether top flimsy to stand up to the arduous work.required' of them for any length of time on average : New , Zealand roads. We have therefore consistently- turned t all the offers down, as being far TOO/ FLIMSY in construction until the "SIRRON" appeared, which .\ will take its owner anywhere that an ordinary car will take oneback to enjoy the charming Southern' Lakes if necessary, in thi ' holiday season, Complete with hood, screen, gas and oil lamps, pump, jack, horn, &c. ■ :''!■ ■ r ; Long Stroke Engine - 4(260 WEIGHS only 14| cwi!! ' WILL scamper up hills like a rabbit. BUILT RIGHT up to the latest Automobile Engineering practice. THE CAR that multitudes have been waiting for—viz., a reliable ■^■r?.cxr:K=Ktrft ; ' \h,-,i.i«. " '"■ JW/ i' »V- ■'^^'s*^**¥''£ ,^****&^'*^ : : ;*f;Mf4fW fif v -,y as above BEAUTY combined with STRENGTH! THE NEW MAXWELL 25 has a charming body' of the Prince Henry Type, fitted with Tan Hood (not the common black American hood, but after the English'style). Stream-line model, so classy in appearance as to give owners a genuine pride in their car, the Nickel Silver Mountings adding to the tone of classiness and being far easier kept clean than brass mountings. THREE SPEEDS forward and ONE reverse of the proper selective sliding type, giving A BIG ADVANTAGE on hill work, which every HONEST possessor of the old-fashioned two-speed gear -knows and-admits. THE BACfrAXLEis pfcthe same style-MPROVED FLOATING ut;; , is used on cars of about double the cost. THE IGNITION SYSTEM is also right out in the very front rank -SIMM'S British High Tension MAGNETO, which leaves no risk to the owner of having to potter about half his time with a faulty ignition system. ' .JUST LOOK AT'ftllS PICTURE OF A MAXWELL "25" WITH 25 WILD TEXAS BOYS ON BOAKD AND BEAD WHAT HAPPENS I SPRINGS.-Observe the springing, four springs the same as used on cars treble the price of the Maxwell. • And RIGHT THROUGH THE MAXWELL you'll find y the latest engineering practice embodied, and - YOU'LL WONDER HOW THE MAKERS GOT THERE AT THE PRICE. THE 2 PASSENGER CHASSIS is exactly as above, and is just as classy, speedy, reliable, and economical. TESTERS have had these Cars over all kinds of the roughest roads, in the most mountainous country, with instructions to give them a thorough gruelling—smash them if you can, pro*; ~ yidingthe cars are kept on the roads. HERE IS A SAMPLE of results from one such test: 2300 miles covered in 7 days and. 7 nights. The engine never for an) instant being allowed to stop during the whole arduous task—a performance that would do credit to any British or French car selling at treble the price of the MAXWELL, • lillPiiSw. 'On **« v. Hi HSffi !3K 8$ YET THE MAXWELL sells at £260, and does work its aristocratic relative might well • NO WONDER A BIG RUSH has set in for MAXWELLS the world oyer, orders for just on 30 cars having already been Booked in the Invercargill district. AND NEW ZEALANDERS will be just as quick to appreciate the immense advantages of this latest and up-to-date production. COMPLETE Get your further information FIRST HAND; your name and address attached to this advt. and posted to the District Agent will secure to you fullest particulars at first hand and by first mail. When O. H. Potthaat, MaiweU [ Potthaat took the outfit over ten dealer in Weimar, Texas, wanted to mil* of the worst roads in Texas and demonstrate the stability of the Max-' made the trip in 20 minutes. Only on well "25" he didn't look for the very steep hills was he forced to Bteepest hill. Every one in Weimarl change froin direct drive into interhad seen the Maxwell take all theV mediate speed. The demonstration was grades in and about town. What one of the most remarkable tributes to Potthaat did was to gather up abak-' the stamina of, the Maxwell ever Been , er's dozen (thirteen in x Weimar) of in tho Lone Star State. the most substantial citizens and take Following are the citizens who made them for a 30-minute joy-ride. tne affidavit to the performance of the As the Weimar weekly paper car after the ride: Joseph Wonja, phrased it, "An enjoyable time was Emil Gold, and J. Juengermann, merhad by all." None of the gentlemen chants; Boss McMillan, lineman; Will -in tho party weighed less than 1501bs Lassater, telegraph oporator; Ira and several tipped the boain at 200. Townsend, transfer; Gus ■ Wannit, mail The total weight of the husky crew carrier; M. E. Broor, mechanic; An« amounted to 2,283 pounds, a sizeable drew Sieber, hotel proprietor; Oscar load for a commercial truck, Michaels, contractor. r And this is the latest Marvellous Value that is selling at Same Car as created such a stir at the Dunedm Show " " The same chasis exactly as the 2 Passenger MAXWELL purchased by Messrs. Dalgety & Co., Oamaru mm My mmm ~;,,iMimi >»» mm K.'J m WS ..■i'^l « ■•4" ; -; ; ymm&??* fc*S '»^^|W!'s;s;i|yJ i.-.-j r.;^j;-,:.XL:.2 m m THE LATEST NEW HUDSON 25 H.P. LIGHT 6-CYLINDER CAR One of the loveliest and most luxurious cars that has ever landed in New Zealand. Has a wonderful range of from 4to 50 miles on top gear. Designed by America's foremost automobile engineer-Howard Coffin. Electno self starter and lights. JUST LANDED. ■■»• ■ ■ As purchased by Mr. Jas. McDiarmid, Oamaru. Also two-seater purchased . by Very Bev. Dean Burke, Invercargill. . . Applications for .. PARTICULAJRS CONCERNING ANY CAR OR ACCESSORIES Will Receive Promp Attention. bW 0 r l ff -:, */// Wmmßb. Wfa^sZ mzmmM ft*sXff mmm WM mis* Business 97 'Phones: Private Residence 326, ALSO AGENT FOR B.S.A. CARS The name that is a guarantee of England's best, from £385. Two B.S.A. cars have junt made a name for themselves by doing the trip to Lake wanaka district in the dead of winter, without a hitch.. Old residents declare the roads were never in such a bad condition. One of the cars struck 4 inches of snow on the ground, with mud and slush axle deep. Yet the B.S.A. went through it smiling. ' "EENAUI/T'CAES from £2BB. "gtJNBEAM"OAESfrom.£SSS, , "COMMER" MOTOfe LORRIES and PASSENGER VEHICLES to carry from Ito tons. The most reliable make of British-built lorries for severe service, as proved by those at work in Central Otago, We Biggest Stock of Cars ever seen in North Otago - Now on View at the Garage - Inspection Invited ■I- ■■'.! 1 DIRECT MOTOR IMPORTER