WINTHER MOTOR TRUCKS

Waikato Times, Volume 94, Issue 14601, 28 February 1921, Page 6

WINTHER MOTOR TRUCKS

"Practically like a moior ear,'' declared a gentleman competent to speak "ii such mailers, in discussing lhe running cap. bilities of the Whither Motor Truck, a :ct ton model which recently came through from Auckland lo Hamilton (driven by Mr J. Whitlord, in the exceptionally good time of 8 hours. The mileage was mind, better than was anticipated, the eonsumption of fuel being 10 miles per gallon. The trucks vary in sh'.e (mm IJ tons lo a 7-ton dump .wild -.',1 l o n, •'ti ton, and 5 lon sizes in between). The trucks from ii ton to 2i lon are fore wheel driven, steering on two front whei Is. The i to 1 Ion" truck is capable of doing 35 miles pec hour. A feature is the oiling system, force through board crank shaft. The engine is one of lhe best on the American market. The Win!her Motor Lorry is being introduced .to Hamilton by the vvellknqwn firm of Russcl and Co., and a model of it can lie seen at the firm's premises, known as the "Oldsmobile Garage," in Bryce Street. Several good features, makin ; for good running and service, are p, p,. found in Hi is machine, which should make i| popular among those desirous ob obtaining lhe value for their money. Another feature of this machine which will appeal to motor experts is its beautiful springing system—strong, logn ami flexible. These are very important qualities in any motor truck,

and they, certainly have not been forgotten in the Winther Motor Lorry, now being brought to the notice of the Waikato public. Other features! ere a detachable sylinder head, a multiple disc clutch which can be adjusted in two minutes, also cylinders separate from the crank ease, making it more accessible and easier to handle than many other makes. A gentleman connected for years with the motor trade, who saw a demonstration of the capabilities of Ibis truck in Auckland, declared with conviction thai he had never seen anything like the work which the Winther Truck accomplished. He was satisfied that it was quite solid, and was a safe and profitable investment for anyone desirous of obtaining such a machine. Arrangements for fie nslration? can lie made wild Hussel] and Co., Oldsrimbile Garage, \\<-yrr Street.