THE MOTOR SHOW
SMALL CARS A FEATURE. BRITAIN LEADS THE WAY. London, October 11. The most outstanding feature of the motor show is Britain’s long lead from European and American rivals in baby cars ranging from 7-9 horsepower. The next arresting feature is the advent of six-cylinder British cars for which prices range from £275 to £550. It is interesting to note that British manufacturers are not too proud to learn from foreigners minor details in design, notably streamline appearances, petrol tanks in the rear and general solidity. Fifty per cent, of the British exhibits are six-cylinder cars, ranging from 12 to 20 horsepower, features of which include two-colour schemes, wire wheels and sunshine roofs which slide back half the distance. The general impression of the show is that Britain is getting down to a basis of “sixes” in baby cars.—Australian Press Association.
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Southland Times, Issue 20615, 13 October 1928, Page 7
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143THE MOTOR SHOW Southland Times, Issue 20615, 13 October 1928, Page 7
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