THE FAMOUS FIAT.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18297, 13 January 1923, Page 10 (Supplement)

THE FAMOUS FIAT.

The new Fiat , aunt now to hand live well up to their name. Fiat, as ever are among the foremost thoroughbreds of engineering ! skill and are a car with an international - reputation. For speed there are few cars to touch the Fiat. They have claimed all the big races on tract and road this year, among which may bo mentioned the French ana Italian Grand Prix. But the Fiat does not sacrifice economy or durability for speed. Above all they are economical to run and have proved in the past that they will stand up to the hardest wear, year after year. These cars are built to last and on that account will always command a good eecond hand price which {'is well worthy of consideration. The body work of the latest models will compare more than favourably with anything now on the marfeet. They ard beautifully upholstered in solid leather la any colour that is desired, and the paintwork tones with the leather. Every consideration has been given to the comfort of the passengers. There is plenty of leg-room, the cars are well sprung, » one-man hood, while the side curtains, which open with the doors, are strapped neatly to the hood when not in use. t . y The new 501 Model, 10-15 H.P. Fiat carries,with it a guarantee of 30 miles to the gallon and 45 miles per hour. The Model 501 turned out to-day is a very near approach to perfection. These little cars, : starting easily as they do and running smoothly even at high speeds, make an ideal car for ladies, doctors and other professional men who require constant service from their cars. Fiat is a car of simplicity and strength. It has been found unnecessary to include overhead valves and other"' impedimenta sometimes considered necessary to efficiency. Fiat has « minimum number of parts to go wrong or wear out and yet can boast of a performance second to none. > In the recent Sydney to Brisbane reliability contest, Fiat was an easy first, gaining 696.9 points Out of the possible 700. In both the hill climbing contests, Fiat places were Ist, 2nd and 3rd, and for economy, the three Fiats entered, Jed the field and set a standard heretofore undreamed of, and yet with all, the Fiat is not an expensive car. It is a thoroughbred and is oil the market at a reasonable price.