RECORD TRIP—NEW PLYMOUTH TO WELLINGTON IN OYERJLANI) .TJiis, iroad record proves Overland efficiency, speed and petrol economy. There were three passengers in the car; 102 miles from New Plymouth to Wanganui took only .'5 hours 9 minutes. Previous record was ,'i hours 2-") minutes, and the train takes 5J hours. Wanganui to Palmerston North, the speed averaged JtfU miles per hour—sometimes it was 53 miles. The 221 miles from New Plymouth to 1 Masterton were done at an average of 31 miles per hour. Featherstori to Wellington, over the Rimutakas, occupied only 1J hours, almost entirely on top gear in a raging gale. Average petrol consumption; was 24| miles per gallon. Inspect the Overland 75! For free catalogue and particulars iapply:—A. Hatrick and Co., Ltd. Wanganui, distributors for XVth Island. J. Donald, agent, Strat ford.
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 78, 30 October 1916, Page 5
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135Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 78, 30 October 1916, Page 5
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