“Standard” 9 H.P.

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 404, 12 July 1928, Page 9 (Supplement)

“Standard” 9 H.P.

A SMALLER AND LIGHTER YET COMPLETE CAR

Wlien a man buys a motor-car, he floes not want a model that will be ■clipsed within a short time, but rather a car that will last him tor •ears, and for all that time be as smart and as up-to-date as his neighbour's. To do this, of course, ho must, when he buys his car. choose one that is at least in the forefront of modern de_i„n, it not actually In advance of present-day trends. Motor-cars are in universal use today for every kind of transport, and the business man lias not been slow to seize the advantage of the quick transport available. But lie has found that the ordinary-sized five-passenger car is too large for him when driving ulone —too powerful and too expensive to take one or two men short distanees. Even the roadster body model is too expensive in petrol consumption. This fact was early realised by the well-known old-established “Standard” motor works of Coventry, England, and they immediately produced a car to meet the new need that is arising. The Standard 9-h.p. is their answer. This car is not by any means a “baby” car, but is in every respect a complete automobile, b" It on a smaller scale than is usual. Seen from a distance, the Standard S-h.p. would appear a conventionalsize car, so truly and accurately have the proportions been kept. In the engine, bodywork, and interior furnishings, the same thing is seen. The car is a complete, up-to-date unit, built on a slightly smaller scale. This style of cons true tion will at once be recognised by men of perception as a remarka.be feature. This car can be used for any small run, fcs quickly parked or garaged, and, above all, is economical, as it will do 38 to 40 miles to the gallon. The body is made to seat four persons comfortably if the necessity arise©. and the seats are excellently upholstered. The engine is by the famous Standard works, and embodies the experiences of building Standard cars of every size for many years, and for work in every part of the globe. An innovation to New Zealand, but a practice of long adoption in England, is the fabric bodywork in place of the sheet metal. Motorists do not yet realise what fabric bodywork means in the elimination of noises, creaking, rattles, and drumming. With this elimination, the life of the car is prolonged, and further, fabric is quite as durable as steel or wood bodies.

The Standard 9-h.p. car is wonderful for town driving, but is also good for work in the country, as it has a ground clearance of nine inches. Finally, these Standard models are a revelation, and no one should buy a car without first inspecting this little wonder. .