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Temuka Leader, Issue 579, 20 March 1909, Page 1

Often people wonder how it is that owners o.f Darracq cars are so seldom troubled with mishaps, but on examining these cars thoroughly it will be found that they have one-third less parts than any other make of cars in existence. It is a recognised fact amongst all great authorities j\t Home that to anyone who wants a car for constant 3 >ard work and also for cheapness of up-keep and reliability, the Darracq stands alone. Their ever repeated wins in (Reliability Tests all over the world testify to the above points. Tho new model, 11/lG h.p., which under test is actually 1G brake h.p., although -only laiulod a fow weeks ago, is already considered by experts to be the quietest and most flexible little'* family car in the colony. Anyone) interested in the purchase of motor car should not decide vntil they have had a run in one. of these little cars, the total weight of which is 15cwt, and which travels at a speed of 10 miles .an hour, besides being a wonderful hill climber, and exceptionally economical in petrol. Darracqs are also making a small pattern '] cylinder U/]d h.p., which will bo retailed at .C 3.10. The new pattern De Dions, or which we are- also taking orders for indent, are the following : 10/12 h.p. 4 cylinder, .12/14 h.p. 4 cylinder, and IS h.p. Fiuther information and trials, will lie given on application to Messrs Skcatcs and Piockaort's garage, Timaru, this firm heinrr the sole New Zealand agents for oth De Dion and Darracqs.