MOTOR NOTES.

Hutt News, Volume 1, Issue 17, 18 November 1927, Page 7

MOTOR NOTES.

(By "Blowout"). A COLUMN FOR CRANKS. Lighting up times the week:—Mon-day-Sunday: As soon as it gets dark. At the request of the owner, "Blowout" recently tried out a new "freak sedan" on the Hutt Road. The car is a distinct improvement over, previous models, particularly that of 1901. Mudguards have been fitted and separate tanks' for both benzine and water are provided—a great asset. A certain tendency to stop dead in heavy traffic, bad springing and a complete failure of the ignition system were all put down to the newness of the car, and these faults will no doubt adjust themselves in time. The engine is of the orthodox pattern, except that the serial number is stamped on upside down. This, however, does not effect the running of the car. The cranking handle has been considerably improved and remains at rest while the engine is running. The interior fittings and upholstery are well worthy of note and include many fine examples of the cabinetmaker's art. A dashboard, complete with speedometer, ala*rm clock, pressure gauge, sextant, height and depth recorder, gas-meter and barometer looks very imposing. The door at the back, seen in " earlier models, has been abolished, entrance now being effected from underneath the car. Altogether a car which ough to commend itself to readers. A section of roadway much admired by motorists passing through the Hutt is that length between the Bridge and the Town Hall. The gentle undulating nature of its surface and the pleasant sensation imparted when travelling along this stretch are often favourably commented upon. The Council are wise in providing large holes in which a whole car may hide when harassed by traffic officials. Several interesting explanations dealing with the presence of a large spotlight on a local electrician's building are to hand. One correspondent suggests that the owner, a retired naval man, is wont to recall past maritime glories when he was a searchlight operator. Another frivolously suggests that the beam shows in detail the artistic facade of our Town Hall.