RECORD TRIP—NEW PLYMOUTH TO WELLINGTON IN OVERLAND 75. This record proves Overland claims. There were three passengers in the car; 102 miles from New Plymouth to Wanganui took only 3 hours 0 minutes. , Previous record was 3 Hours 25 min- • u.tes, and the train takes 5J- hours. Wanganui to Palmerston North, thi > speed averaged 33£ miles per hour sometimes it was 53 miles. The 'J2I miles from Now Plymouth to Masterton were dbne at an average of 31 miles per hour. Featherston to Wellington, over tho Rimutakas, occupied only "!•? hours, almost entirely on top gear in a raging gale. Average petrol conI sumption was 24* miles per gallon, inspect the Colonial Overland model 751 Price. £335, fully equipped. For frea rntalogtie and particulars apply:— ■N.Z. Farmers'_ Co-op. Assn. ' Ltd., Cl'rist"hurch, distributors for South Agents, 0.F.C.A., 'Ltd.. Timaru. 37
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Timaru Herald, Volume CVI, Issue 16227, 24 March 1917, Page 13
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