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Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 232, 20 December 1927, Page 7

Morris Cars Are One Hundred Per Cent. British T Cutting It Out In a Morris - Cowley The other day an Auckland business man who owns a 1 927 MorrisCowley gave us, quite voluntarily, the following information. He had to run down to Wanganui on an urgent private matter. No time to lose. Left Auckland at 2.20 on a Friday afternoon, with two adult passengers, and was in Hamilton at 5 o’clock. Three-quarters of an hour for tea, and a fill-up of petrol, and off again at 5.45, pulling into Te Kuiti exactly two hours later. Total distance for the afternoon, 136 miles; travelling time, 4 hours 40 minutes. Next day the 220 miles from Te Kuiti to the motorist's destination were covered in slightly over 8 hours’ running time. The return journey was commenced on the Sunday afternoon, and Hawera (58 miles) was reached in 2 hours. A couple of extra passengers picked up here made the load four adults and one boy of 13, with four suit cases on the carrier. Mokau (100 miles) was made that evening, after about 3? hours’ running. Next morning was wet, and the 200 miles from Mokau to Auckland took hours. Not a bit of trouble—no punctures, no mechanical faults. Most comfortable riding in front and rear seats, even over the rough roads between Hamilton and Awakino. Petrol consumption worked out at a fraction under 30 -miles per gallon, and the average speed was 25 miles per hour. For miles a steady gait of 40 miles per hour was maintained, and now and again the speedometer pointed to the 52-mile mark for considerable distances. Speed-limit by-laws were observed in every town, even the 8 miles pier hour limit in a certain Taranaki village. The two lady passengers declared that the trip wasn t in the least strenuous, and did not tire them. This says a lot for the excellent springs and shock-absorbers on the Cowley. For ordinary pleasure runs or long tours over all sorts of roads, there is no more dependable or economical car than the Morris-Cowley. Call and see the latest 1928 and De Luxe Models in our Showroom. Fre “ £250 Harrison & Gash Sole Agents and Direct Factory Representatives in Auckland for Morris Cars Morris House, Foot of Khyber Pass, Newmarket. Our Only Representatives: H. Laver, Te Aroha; T. Hamden, Pukekohc; Henley, Waiuku; L. Towler, Papakura. Our Sub-Agents: Pollard & Lamb, Royal Garage, Park Road Auckland l; North Auckland Palmers’ Co-op., Ltd., Whangarei; J. Thornton, tVarkwortb; J. Pomeroy & Co., Ltd., Hamilton, P. W. Reardon, Taumarunui; Brown & Sons, Hobson and Otamatea Counties; J. Ross, Ruawai Flats; W. GUrnour, Tauranga; W. B. McAdam, Ltd., Otorohanga; F. Taylor, Kaukapakapa; H. Grainger, Te Puke; J. Ferguson & Sons, Cambridge; Jackson & Ensor, Morrinsville; Kelly & Fleming, Opotiki, ,F. Winder, Thames, Head A Ward, Whakatane; Hauraki Plains Motors, Ltd., Xgatea.

Lasting and Beautiful Our expert car painting enaur'-s an enduring finish that will outlast varnish and is easily touched up. It is NITRO CELLULOSE Produced in Dueo, Egyptian Apex, Berryloid, etc. See ns for quotations or advice. A. E. Rayner & Son (Above Cousins * Atkins) ?faone 41-010. Stanley St., Auckland. The CAIWOOD Motor Tent A tent made to pitch alongside a motor-car. The front curtain covers right over the top and down to the side rail, ensuring complete privacy at night. Size, Bft. long, 6ft. wide, 7ft. high at front, 4ft. high at hack. Any side will roll up, or pitch out as an awning. The poles are jointed to enable everything to pack into a bag 4ft. long which straps on to the running hoard. We make two Qualities. Green top, White Duck Walls £5 6 ft White Duck Top and Walls £5 5 0 Complete in bag with Poles A Pegs. Cairns & Woodward 68 HOBSON STREET. Phone 45-423. A Complete Camping Price List Sent. on Application.