RECORD TRIP—NEW PLYMOUTH TO WELLINGTON IN OVERLAND / 75. This road record proves Overland efficiency, speed and petrol economy. Thorn [were three passengers in the car; 102 miles from New Plymouth to Wanganui took only 3 hours 9 min : utcs. Previous record was 3 hours 25 minutes, and the train takes 5} hours. Wanganui' to Palmerston North, the speed averaged 33J miles per hour—sometimes it was 53' miles. The 221 miles from Now Plymouth to Masterton were done at an average of 31 miles per hour. Feathorston to Wellington, over the Rimutakas, occupied only 1* hours, almost entirely on top gear in a raging ,gale. Average petrol consumption was 24J miles per gallon. Inspect the Overland 75! For free catalogue and particulars apply:—A. Hatrick and Co.. Ltd., Wanganui, distributors for North Island. J. Donald, agent, Stratford,
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 80, 1 November 1916, Page 5
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135Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 80, 1 November 1916, Page 5
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