HILLMAN lINOUNCES a Men) 5 Call • NV" m v *• ’’ V ’ ' • WM . 'J. r <¥■;*[ v- msmm m&m m HILLMAN A FULL FIVE-SEATER WITH A SUPERB PERFORMANCE Again Hillman produces a "world-beater"! This time a fourteen horse-power saloon with a brilliant 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" introduced for the first time at the 1937 Olympia in England has met with phenomenal success. English motorists, quick to realise the outstanding value and performance of this remarkable car, have created a demand far in excess of the manufacturer's greatest expectations. 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. Tfie Hillman "14" is a "Big Brother" to the famous Hillman Minx—the world's leading 10 h.p. ear. Government registrations for the whole year of 1937 proved the Hillman Minx to bo the largest selling 10 h.p. car in New Zealandphenomenal sales of the Hillman "14" in England indicate that this new car will be os popular as its small brother and will lead in its field in 1938. ECONOMY This Hillman 14 has been designod to suit particularly those motorists who desire a full 5-passenger car and still secure extremely economical running UNEQUALLED LUGGAGE ACCOMMODATION. Suitcases, golf clubs, etc., fit INSIDE luggage locker with lid closed. The lowered lid forms a wide platform for carrying trunks. No side arms to lid, so there is no restriction to sire of trunks. 4-SPECD ALL-SYNCHROMESH SILENT GEARBOX. The Hillman is the only 14 h.p. car with synchromesh on oil 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. <sz2* m i INDEPENDENT FRONTWHEEL SPRINGING "Evenkeel" Suspension is the latest proved type. It is of simple, reliable design, and gives a remarkably smooth ride on oil 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. Motoring critics have been amazed at its top-gear hilhclimbing ability. It performs more like a2O h.p. car than al4 h.p., for its extremely efficient engine develops astonishing power. Simple and straightforward in design, this new engine gives proved economy in petrol and oil consumption and retains its "tune" for long periods without attention. Graceful body lines give this new "14" a distinguished appearahce. 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 the performance and appearance of this new Hillman "14." Arrange with your dealer for a demonstration right away. PRICES, DELIVERED ANYWHERE IN N.Z. 4-DOOR SALOONS AS illustrated £399 SPECIAL MODELS £429 MORSE FINE ENGINEERING ON ANY OTHER CAR ir it Ail-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. it FEATURES THAN IN ITS CLASS Hand Brake Operates on All Four Wheels, Air Cleaner and Silencer. Full Length Water Jackets "Trifles Cushion Power" Engine Mounting. "Needle-eye" Steering. "Evenkeel" Independent Frontwheel Suspension. 4-speed, 'All-synchromesh Silent Gearbox, PROVED BOX GIRDER CHASSIS FRAME. Box girder chassis frame is seven times as strong as channel type. Forms o 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 SEND FOR ART BROCHURE,* TODD MOTORS, LTD., P.O. Box 2002, Wellington. Please send me FREE Illustrated Art Brochure giving full particulars of the new Hillman "14." Geo. Frye, Garage, Alexandra. Elder & Tough, Roxburgh. Patterson’s Garage, Walkoualtl. R. S, Pringle, Ranfurly. Mlddlemarch Motor Company, Mlddlßttiarch. Gray’* Garage, Kelso. NAME . ADDRESS OAMARU MOTORS LTD., Onmarn. JOHN RIDGWELL. Beleluthe. M.Z. Distributors: TODD MOTORS LTD. Prince* Street South, Dunedin. Dee and Yarrow Street*, Invercargill. Also at Auckland. Wellington. Christchurch. Tlmam Fitted With IMPORTED GENUINE HILLMAN ALL-STEEL BODY
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 23463, 30 March 1938, Page 7
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