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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 82, 3 November 1916, Page 5

RECORD TRIP-NEW PLYMOUTH TO WELLI N ETON 1X 0 V ERI -A X]) To. This road record proves Overland efficiency, speed and petrol economy. There were three passengers in the car; 102 miles from New Plymouth to Wanganui took only 3 hours 9 minutes. Previous record was 3 hours 2o ■ minutes, and the train takes 5 4 'hours. Wanganui to Palmerston North, the speed averaged 33* miles per hour—sometimes it was 53 miles, the 221 miles from New Plymouth to Masterton were done at an average of ;R miles per hour. Featherston to Wellington, over the Rimutakas, occupied only 1* hours, almost entirely on top gear in a raging gale. Average petrol consumption was 211 miles "per gallon. Inspect the Overland 75! For free catalogue and particulars apply :-A. Hatrick and Co., Ltd., Wanganui, distributors lor North Island, J, Donald, agent, Stratford,