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Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2392, 23 February 1915, Page 4

THE ECONOMICAL MOTOR—3IS MILES ON 7 GALLONS OP PETROL, ' Last Friday, at 4.50, Mr. S, R. Stodmaif nnived at our Christchurch garage in liia 10-23-h.p. Hnmbor Car from Dnaedin. Mr, Stedman left Duncdin (whet© he is nsont for Humber Cars) on liis annual business trip to Christchurch, at G. 20 a.m., and maiutainod an average speed thivughout the journey of over 25 miles per hour. The Hurnber Car wighs 18cwt. • fully equipped for the road, and has already dona over 11,000 miles without a ■ mechanical stop. Tho petrol consumption was worked out carefully by Jfr. 0. J. Wilson, of Invorcajpill, who accompanied Mr. Stedman, and it records 30 miles to a gallon. On a gallon of lubrioatins oil the ffumbor rims 1700 miles, and tho running cost approximates three guineas, for 1000 miles. These are facts, proved and certified by Mr. Wilson. There is no need to say more. Mr. Stedman is now ait our garage, with the car that did the trip, and will be pleased-to give trial trips. This model, tho 10-23 h.p. four-seator Humber, sells every- • where in New Zealand, fully cquippod with sparo wheel, C.A.V. Electric Side and Tail Lamps, etc.,, for .£335. The above facts prove its economical qualities. Call at our garages and see the Humber to-day. Photos and full descriptive informal.ion on application. . ADAMS, LIMITED, Palmereton Norttf, Wartganui, and ChristchurcL DISTRICT AGENTS—J. Tfimbs and OoHamiltonj Tourist Meter Oe, ; 'Hastings,