GREAT MOTOR SHOW

Southland Times, Issue 19102, 21 November 1923, Page 9

GREAT MOTOR SHOW

A WONDERFUL DISPLAY. i LONDON, November 4. r Three miles of motor-cars, valued at j £1,000,000, are exhibited at the world’s » largest motor show, which, has been r opened at Olympia. Critics are gathered - from all parte of the world to examine 1 • the products of an industry now engag--1 ing 14,000 firms. » The principal features are reductions in f the prices of small cars by £25 to £125, i four-wheel brakes on the majority of the > larger cars, largely increased equipment, t many time and labour-saving devices for ; owner-drivers, and the introduction of r low-pressure balloon-type tyres designed r for more comfortable riding. There is a wonderful display of luxurious . little saloon cars on light-car chassis, while as the result of the season’s camping boom ; many enterprising firms are exhibiting cara- , vans for towing behind touring cars. , One contains a kitchen and a number of > wardrobes, with full-length mirrors for • women passengers. Increased knowledge of metallurgy has enabled a leading maker to lighten the 40 h.p. chassis. The show marks the end of three years of depression. There are indications of an enormous demand for a 14 h.p. family type of car The day’s sales by one northern firm alone amounted to £500,000.