RECORD TRIP-NEW PLYMOUTH TO WELLINGTON IN OVERLAND 75. Tins 'record proves Overland claims. There were three passengers in the car; 102 miles from New 'Plymouth to Wanganui took only 3 hours !) minutes. Previous record was 3 hours 25 minutes, and the train takes 5% hours. Wanganui to Palmerston North, the speed averaged 33'/s miles per hour—sometimes it was 53 miles. The 221 miles from New Plymouth to Masterton were done at an average of 31 miles per hour. Featherston to Wellington, over the Rimutakas, occupied only }'/„ hours, almost entirely on top gear in a raging sale. Average, petrol consumption was 2*</j miles per gallon. Inspect the Colonial Overland model 758. Priee £2'.)5 fully equipped at main ports. For free catalogue and particulars apply:—B, Ryrn, New Plymouth; J. Donald Stratford; Hurrell Bros., Hawera; A. Hatriek and Co., Ltd., Wanganui and Wellington, distributors for North Island. °7
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Taranaki Daily News, 3 April 1917, Page 3
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