KK si? ittiwss HILLMAN 14 A FULL FIVE-SEATER WITH A SUPERB PERFORMANCE Again Hillman produces a "world-beater"! This time a fourteen horse-power saloon with a brilFiant performance, wonderful top-gear hill-climbing ability and an amazing passenger and luggage capacity. It is powered with a side-valve engine of advanced design to give economy, reliability, smoothness, easy maintenance, and maximum power output (over 51 8.H.P.) - " ' The Hillman "14" is a "Big Brother" to the famous Hillman The HILLMAN "14" introduced for the first time at the 1937, Minx—the world's leading 10 h.p. car. Government registra- Oiympia in England has met with phenomenal success, tionsl fer the whole year ofl 937 proved the Hillman Minx to English motorists, quick to realise the outstanding value: and phenomenaTsoles'ofthe Hillman EngL/hXato performance of this remarkable car, have created d demand far that this new car will be as popular as its small brother and in excess of the manufacturer s greatest expectations, will lead in its field in 1938. The extent of this extraordinary demand can be judged by the fact that, only now has it been possible to obtain limited stocks —for the New Zealand market. ~ Wjj . Motoring critics have been amazed at its top-gear hill-climbing/ ability. It performs more like a2O h.p. car than al4 h.p., for its *OMY extremely efficient engine develops astonishing power. Simple and straightforward in design, this new engine gives.proved d desire a full economy in petrol and oil consumption and retains its "tune" for jmelv economirol nmninn long periods without attent.on. ECONOMY This Hillman 'l4' has been designed to suit particularly those motorists who desire a full 5-passenger car and still secure extremely economical running. UNEQUALLED LUGGAGE ACCOMMODATION. Suitcases, golf dubs, etc., fit INSIDE luggage locker with lid closed. The HfiT lowered lid forms a wide platform for — —6 l IHn carrying trunks. No side arms to lid, so there is no restriction to size of 4-SPEED ALL-SYNCHROMESH SILENT GEARBOX. The Hillman is the only 14 h.p. car with synchromesh on all four gears. Silent changes certain at all times. The new driver need not hesitate for fear of crashing the gears, whilst the experienced motorist can get every atom of performance from the car. (M INDEPENDENT FRONTWHEEL SPRINGING "Evenkeel" Suspension is the latest proved type. It is of simple, reliable design, and gives a remarkably smooth ride on all surfaces. "NEEDLE-EYE" STEERING of new design gives feather-light, positive action with the least possible number of working parts. Provides safety and control unequalled on any other car. PROVED BOX GIRDER CHASSIS FRAME. Box girder chassis frame is seven times as strong as channel type. Forms a bridge girder base for all-steel body and entirely eliminates the distortion that causes body rattle and noise. INSTANT START DEVICE. With the Instant Start Device, Hillman 'l4' starts at a touch no matter how cold the weather. No stalling or missing. No waiting to warm up. No over-choking with resultant cylinder wear. m Graceful body lines give this new "14" a distinguished appearance. British craftsmanship imparts an air of luxury to the interior that belies its moderate price. It's roomy, too, beyond what you would expect in a "14." Five six-footers can be accommodated in comfort while an amazing amount of luggage can be stowed in the spacious rear-opening compartment at the rear, You, too, will be delighted with v.. ; the performance and appearance OOOR of this new Hillman "14." Ar- SAL ooNS range with your dealer for a demonstration right away. m.illusthatp . : -W ' AS ILLUSTRATED PRICES, DELIVERED ANYWHERE IN N.Z. SPECIAL MODELS £429 MORE FINE ENGINEERING FEATURES THAN ON ANY OTHER CAR IN ITS CLASS All-steel Body With Monopiece Safety Roof. Massive 3-bearing Crankshaft. LO-EX Alloy Pistons. High Efficiency Cylinder Head. Hardened Valve Seat Inserts. Instant Start Device. Crankcase Filter and Ventilated Clutch. Hand Brake Operates on AH Four Wheels. Air Cleaner and Silencer. Full Length Water Jackets "Triflex Cushion Power" Engine Mounting. "Needle-eye" Steering. "Evenkeel" Independent Frontwheel Suspension. 4-speed, All-synchromesh Silent Gearbox. SEND FOR ART BROCHURE. : TODD MOTORS. LTD.. P.O. Box 2002# NAME * Wellington. . " Please send me FREE Illustrated Art ADDRESS ••• | Brochure giving full particulars of the new " . .. I Hillman "14." H'U~ -J■■■■h Metropolitan HiUman Distributors: AUCKLAND MOTOR CO LTD Albert DolG C ™§Rp\ AC MoV™'i L S:wJr k ,t: Hamilton Dealers: FOREMAN MOTORS LTD., Hood Street, Hamilton. Country Dealers- T O'Rourke. Warkworth; North Auckland Farmers' Co-op. Ltd., Kia Ora Motors Ltd. (foint). WhaSrel Dargavillc and Kaikohe; Auckland Motor Co. L.d c/o Middlemiss- Garage, Pukekohe; R.chardson Rrnn Waiuku* Bailey & Thomas, Te Awamutu; Donkin Bros., Thames; Paeroa Motors, Paeroa, and c/o Morton s c '' Waihi- Watson's Motors, Te Aroha, and c/ft Petry's Garage, Morrinsville; A. Ste/wart, Matamata; Hauraki Plains' Motor™ Ngatea; Gresham's Garage, Tauranga; Highway Service Station, Opotik,; Jones Bros. Rotorua- The Te Kuiti Petrol Service Ltd., Te Kuiti; H. Valder, c/o Miriam! Motors, Taumarunui; G. Smith & Sons Ltd., Huntlyj R. A. Gibbons Ltd.. c/o Brown's Service Station, Cambridge; Wheelers Garage, Whakatane; Wilson, Mooro Motors Ltd., Kaitaia. N.Z. Distributors: TODD MOTQRS LTD., Auckland (Wholesale only). Also at Wellington, Christchurch, Timaru, Dunedin and InvercargiU. Fitted with IMPORTED GENUINE HILLMAN ALL-STEEL BODY
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23009, 9 April 1938, Page 13 (Supplement)
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