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Timaru Herald, Volume XC, Issue 13298, 29 May 1907, Page 3

The London City Council, after two years' experience with Darracq motor cars for the use of the inspectors of the Council's tramways, have given a repeat order for several 10 h.p. JDarracqs. This again proves the undeniable qualities of this ■world-famous make, and superiority above all other makes; there is no doubt that such bodies as the London Council look for tlie .two principal points, which are reliability ;and cheapness in upkeep. It is not surprising that in London, as well as in any other part of the globe, there are more Darracqs used .than any other make of car, when it is considered that 4000 c.abs and 400 Barrack buses are now being under construction for London alone. The order for these cabs represents over a million pounds sterling. No further guarantee can be expected. From a speed point of view the performances of this renowned car all over the world remain unapproachable. Possibly you evince but little interest in racing contests, but even admitting such to be the case, you cannot afford to overlook the importance of the Darracq's past four years victory. In the history of automobilism no accomplishment can compare with the Darracq relibility contest throughout the world. ...