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Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 99, 19 January 1918, Page 3

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Report-.of Tnnaro liiicspal Stalks Engineer: 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 0 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 'bus 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. lOd. When the 'bus started running I was a little dojubtful 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 petrol works out at 2.01 d. 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. &very motor-user knows that a daily omnibus service imposes an exceptionally severe test on a chassis, and the record above described, which covers the period from July 16,1916, to November 15. 1917, is quite a unique one in the history of motor omnibus services, and emphasises the fact that "Studebaker" is, synonymous with "Satisfaction." LTD. Studebaker Motors Christcburch, Timaru, Wanganui Distributors and Agents : Wellington—J. B. Grove and Co. Palmerston North—C. J. Adams. Taranaki—Newton King. Hawke's Bay—Tourist Motor Co. Masterton—Madden and Jenkins. Eketuhuiia—Hutchinson Bros. Pahiatua—A. and jR. Donald. Dannevirke—E. A. Ransome. Waipawa—T. Carson and Sons. Waipukurau—Turner and Butler. Wairoa— Marsh and Wilkes. Gisborne—V. Hansen. Bulls—Ford and Barney Murton—ltolfe and Walker. Prices of Series 18 SVHodsl Studefoakers—4-cyl. 5-seater, .£425; 4-cyl. 2-3-seatei; ,£425; 4-cyl. chassis, £375- Fitted with " Dixie " Waterproof-Magneto, Electric Self-starter, Electric Lights

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