RECORD TRIP—NEW PLYMOUTH TO WELLINGTON IN OVERLAND 75. This rood record proves Overland efficiency, speed and petrol economy. Thera were .three passengers in the car; 102 miles from New Plymouth to Wanganui took only 3 hours 0 minutes. Previous record teas 3 hours 25 minutes, and the tram takes .1:} hours. Wanganui to Palmerston. North, the speed avergod 33J miles per hour—sometimes it was 53 miles The '221 miles from New Plymouth to ifasterton were done at an average of 31 miles per hour. Foatlierstou to Wellington, over the Rimutakas, occupied only 14 hours, almost entirely on top gear in a raging gain. Average petrol consumption was 24J mills per gallon. Inspect the Overland 75! -For free catalogue and particulars apply;--B Byrn, Agent, New Plymouth, J. Donald, agent, Stratford, Hurrell Bros, Hawera, A. Haiiick and Co., Ltd., Wanganui, distributors for North Island. 10
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Taranaki Daily News, 5 December 1916, Page 2
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143Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 Taranaki Daily News, 5 December 1916, Page 2
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