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Waikato Times, Volume 126, Issue 21040, 16 February 1940, Page 3

LET’S GET DOWN TO BRASS TACKS There’s no need to make frantic claims about the merits or performance of a car, if the car itself is capable of delivering the goods. There comes a point where claims and advertising hysteria disappear in their own fog. So let’s get down to brass tacks .... Here's what Mr. J.D.M.H., Lower Hutt, says : “I have recently completed a trip in an 8 Horse-Power Ford from Lower Hutt to Auckland through New Plymouth, and back through Waikaremoana and Napier, a total of 1498 miles ... I used 33 gallons of benzine on the whole trip, which is a little better than 45 miles per gallon, and I used no oil.” and Mr. S.D., Christchurch :— “So far I have covered approximately 18,000 miles in my 8 Horse-Power Ford in seventeen months ... My work takes me over all classes of roads . . . My petrol mileage works out at 43 miles to the gallon dodging round town, and I have no difficulty in getting 51 miles to the gallon on long country runs.” and Mr. W. D., Papakura : “I have now completed 20,770 miles on my second 8 Horse* Power Ford . . . This second car has given me as much as 46 miles per gallon, hut I consider its present performance of 43 m.p.g. is excellent after 20,770 miles of running.” These are only three examples taken at random. Any Ford Dealer will gladly show you other similar letters—not merely one or two, but one or two dozen if you like. What’s more, he will invite you to prove the 8 Horse-Power Ford under your own conditions. But petrol consumption is only part of the economy of the 8 Horse-Power Ford. Equally important facts are : Long tyre life, low oil consumption, freedom from repairs. A still more vital economy feature is the quality of materials and craftsmanship that arc built into this great little car. And you can still buy the 8 Horse-Power Ford at £249 —the lowest priced closed car in New Zealand. LIMITED LOWER HUTT WELLINGTON M. If*

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