ALL BRITISH CAR.

Waikato Times, Volume 99, Issue 16653, 19 November 1925, Page 8

ALL BRITISH CAR.

ARMSTRONG-SIDDELEY FOUR. That the British car has come to stay in the Dominion is fully demonstrated at the Summer Show this year. Messrs Treloar, Ltd., have on view at their stand two fine examples of British production. The first to attract attention is a flvc-passcnger touring model, whilst alongside is to be seen a roomy threeseater roadster, both cars being finished in mole colour. The petrol consumption is guaranteed at 25 to 30 miles per gallon, whilst the motor generates great power, which is very noticeable in hill climbing. The Armstrong-Siddeley has been thoroughly tried out over the roughest roads in the Dominion, and has proved the makers' claim that this machine has been built to suit colonial conditions. Another make of car which is handled by Messrs Treloar, Ltd., is the Stanley Steam Car. Nowadays the average motorist is rather scared of a steam car, as he conjures up visions of all sorts, which consist of steam coils, valves, etc., but on having the mechanism of the car explained it is quickly realised that the steam propelled vehicle is far simpler than the benzine-burning type, inasmuch as that the Stanley car can be controlled with the little finger. To start the car, one merely turns on the steam, and glides slowly away, whilst the reverse is obtained by just pulling back a small lever. In traffic the car is uncanny; it starts like a yacht leaving its moorings, and rides as smoothly as a Pullman. Visitors to the show should make a point of viewing both the ArmstrongSiddeley and the Stanley. Demonstrations can be arranged to suit prospective purchasers' convenience.