Motoring.

Hokitika Guardian, 13 June 1922, Page 1

Motoring.

THIS OUTLOOK FOR THIS YEAR “It is a little difficult after having several hundred new standard and .eustoin built cars” says an American writer, “to detect any definite trend in stylo which was not visible all through 1921. Closed cars, for instance, are becoming more severe in colour, tones, and fittings. This applies equally to the economical machines made in huge quantities, and to the expensive built-to-order car as well. In other words, the public seems to demand conservatism.” It is, of course, rather a waste of money to buy a. new car when used cars looking just like new can he secured from Joseph Hamlet and Co. tor little more than half the money in some instances. The renovator has been at work all these years, and the result of his efforts is.a most pleasing one. Here is a selection of the Hamlet llect. 4- Maxwell, late model, electric light, and self starter. 5- ter Scripps Booth, nearly new. latest model, 5 wire 'wheels;, re-painted ermine. New guarantee given with this car. . 4-Cylinder Crossley, 5 sealer. Originally very expensive ear, but will be sold extremely cheap. 2-Sea ter Chevrolet, late model, electric light and self-starter. Condition as new. Overland 5 sentcr, eleetrie light and self-starter, magneto' ignition, new paint, upholstery and hood Must he seen to he appreciated. AnotOvorlnml. vnoclol 85 electric lijilit mid solf-slnrtor. TTnS boon very slightly used. Guarantee given.

,‘l-seatcr F.X. Roadster, Belgian car with good reputation. J-Seater Overland. Colonial body, side wind-screens, electric light and selfstarter. magneto ignition. A good runabout.

Tf you are looking for a low-priced serviceable car. you might as well keep several pounds in your pocket.' possibly several hundreds by coming and having a I*‘ok at these ears. They are wellworth an Inspection. Ring up ’photic 1878 or call at Hamlet’s Garage, 110112 Tunm Si. West Christchurch.