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Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 96, 16 January 1918, Page 5

s «5&...} ■ '•■ STUDEBAKER 4-cylinder Chasses, whether for commercial or touring purposes; are standardised products. The only difference between the commercial and the touring chassis is that the former has rather heavier, springs and a trifle lower gear, in consideration of the much greater loads carried. The following testimony regarding a Studebaker chassis adapted to daily coach service on a suburban route by the Timaru Borough Council is, therefore, an indication of the sort of service which may be expected from a Studebaker under any conditions, anywhere. Mr. Emmerson, the Council's Omnibus Engineer, in a report on the running of this 'bus, says :— This 'bug has now run a distance of 17,724 miles, and has so far not been a day off the road. The total cost for renewals (exclusive of tyres) amounts to £5 19s. lGd. When the 'bus started running I was a little doubtful whether the pneumatic tyres would be successful for the work, but the results have dispersed all doubts in my mind, as the average life of the tyres works out at 8351 miles 30 chains per tyre (5000 miles is considered a good life for a pneumatic tyre). The cost per mile for petrei worlcs out at2.old. as against 3.5 d. per mile for the double-deck 'buses. The cost of lubricating oil works out at ,009 d. per mile. ... As far as the running of the small'bus at present in use is concerned, it has given every satisfaction. • Every motor-user knows that a daily omnibus service imposes an excep» tionally severe test on a chassis, and the record above described, which covers the period from July 16,1916, to November i 5. 1917, is quite a unique one in the-history of motor omnibus services, and emphasises the fact that "Studebaker" is synonymous with " Satisfaction." ADAMS LTD. §£££&£ Christchurch, Timaru, Wanganui Distributers and Agents : Wellington— J. B. Grove and Co. Palroereton North—C. J. Adanis. Taranaki—Newton King. Hawke's Bay—Tourist Motor Co. Masterton—Madden and Jenkins. Eketnhuna—Hutchinson Bros. Pahiatuu- A. and R. Donald. Dannevirke—E. A. Ransome. Waipawa—T. Carson and Sons. Waipukiirau—Turner and Butler. Wairoa— Marsh and Writes. Gisborne—Y. Hansen. Bulls—Ford and Barney Marten— Eolfe and Walker. * Prices of Series 18 Rflodel Studebakers—4-cyl. 5-seater, 4-cyl. 2-3-eeater, £425; 4-cyl. chassis, £375. FiUed with " Dixie " Waterproof Magneto, Electric Self-starter, Electric Lights », GOVERNMENT is a Better Car! I DEPARTMENI TT is so sturdily built that your repair i _..'_„. „ x bills arcs practically nil. EBBasaßß!aßaißssiaaffia It does wonderful work on a low petrol fivjS^S^a^^lMstMsKjVfl consumption, and tyre bills are kept WffI2wSSSB&BW* PREOTiViS LOW. down to bedrock. Above aii- | BSNUSES LARGE. The "Partin-Palmer" Car at £345 g— is the Car for the "First-Gar" Buyer, because its economy and dependability do not demand experience in running. f p o |j fi j es | ibera |. Tho "Partin-Palmer f-cylmdcr motor develops a full 31 h.p. ]:itt«\ \ with Electric Self-starter and Electric Lights. External and Internal I _ , ~ , , . >■ 7.-1.-J Brakes of great power. Strong, easy riding springs. One man Silk Mo- BUGMGSS rGStPIOteCI lO «8W Zealand. hair Top ' Fully equipped complete in every little detail. Selling at PRE-WAR PRICE OF £345, while the present slock ! flll mnfleVS invested fo tlie Dominion, lasts. Then prices will rise. ! j J Arrange for demonstration run to-day, or write for sulfations to j guaranteed by tllß SfytO. Zealanii Rotor Importing S©. s iti,, , ___ : - ; ?- ; NEW ZEALAND DISTRIBUTORS FOR "PARTIN-PALMER" CARS, j 153 FEATHEKSTON STREET, WELLINGTON. "" ' "' J. ;> w , moHMSON, KfJL p -°- Bos 705 - ,phone m - ( 4 ) ComMoniK mill I l-n-Tli ill 111 11l lllilliTHn'F"T"'ffHMli'r-'