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Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 41, 17 January 1938, Page 10

For a frock to see out the season, this special purchase of floral cropos is most opportune. They are in dark grounds, black, brown, navy with smart replicas of the famous lacquer prints. Usually 2s lid yard—offered as a January special at Is lid. Cool and becoming—and can _ be washed if required. Col'.inson and Cunninghamc, Ltd. —Advt.

¥• o*o The HEUI English FORD * iiii mi — m zrtt \ , ' m mEUL) From every angle/ H ERE is motoring news indeed! An entirely New Car in the 8 horse-power field. The New Ford “Eight.’ Designed and created in England, this New car has been universally acclaimed as one of the most outstanding examples of British car workmanship and design. It embodies a host of advanced and proved features resulting from Ford’s experience in building over 300,000 English light cars. From the modem radiator treatment, with the grille merging into the front wings,' to the downswept tail, the car strikes a note of streamlined beauty which has called fourth admiring tributes. This New Ford “Eight” has the roominess, comfort and convenience hitherto associated only with cars of greater power and price; yet it provides easy handling and maximum economy—4o to 45 miles per gallon. In addition to really spacious accommodation for four passengers, there is an enclosed luggage compartment of ample capacity. Both front seats are of modem tubular-frame construction, adding to the legroom of rear seat passengers. The low flat floor has no footwells, permitting complete ease of entry. On the mechanical side, the New Ford “Eight” combines proved features, with numerous advancements ensuring the greatest efficiency and reliability. Frame, engine, clutch, gear-box, steering, brakes, springing—every feature has been designed and tested to give service of a really lasting nature. Read through the list of New Ford “Eight” features. Then examine and drive this entirely New 8 horsepower car yourself. Examine this List of Outstanding Features: Welded All-Steel Body of distinctive modern design. Roominess of a new high standard for four tall people. Roomy interior luggage compartment —away from weather and dust. 99-inch springbase (unapproached by any other car in its class). All passengers cradled between the springs. Individual body-conformity seats on tubular-steel sliding frames. Opening Windscreen with single control. Double - drop Carbon - steel Frame—scientifically cross-braced. Transverse Springs, giving independent suspension on all four wheels. Oil-less Shackles to all Springs. Four Double-acting Hydraulic Shock Absorbers. Easy-clean Pressed-steel Wheels, with 4.50 x 17 inch Tyres. Girling-type mechanical brakes. Hand-brake, latest push - pull type, located under dash. Torque Tube and Radius Rod drive (found in no other inexpensive car except Ford). Synchronised and Silent Second and Top Gears. Dry Single-plate Clutch, with light pedal action. Easy Self - centering Steering, with 3-spoke 16-inch Wheel. Four-point Engine Suspension on live Rubber. 3-Bearing Crankshaft with Pressure fed lubrication. Down-draught Carburettor and mechanical Fuel Pump. Oil-bath Air Cleaner, ensures Filtered Air to motor (an exclusive Ford feature). Precision - set Valves requiring no adjustment. Battery and Tool Box located under bonnet. Synthetic Baked Enamel Finish—lastingly proof against dullness from action of sun and weather. Spare wheel with metal tyre cover recessed into rear panel. Roof Drip Rail and Scuttle Ventilators. Non-slip Running Boards. * Front and Rear Bumpers. Vacuum-type Windscreen Wiper. Rear Window Blind. Indirect Instrument Panel Lighting. Combination Stop and Tail Light. Electric Petrol Gauge. Speedometer. Ammeter. Roomy Glove Compartment. Foot-dipper Switch for headlamps. See and Drive the New Ford “Eight” TODAY! NOW ON DISPLAY AT ALL FORD DEALERS Ford Motor Company of New Zealand Limited reserves the right to change •pecifications and prices without notice.. AUTHORISED FORD DEALERS. SELWYN MOTORS Ltd., Palmerston North FEUDING CENTRAL GARAGE Ltd., Feilding FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND LIMITED LOWER HUTT WELLINGTON FP.74A