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A MOTOR EXPERT (Mr K W. Kemdon.) We arc inserting in today's issue a replace advertisement for Mr P. \V. Keardon, one of Masterton's leading motor experts and importers. For some years past Mr Heardou has been, carrying on a very .successful business', and lias recently concluded arrangements for considerable extensions. On February Ist Mr Iteardon will be moving into much larger and more convenient premises on the corner of Perry and Chapel Streets. Mr Iteardon has also extended his list of agencies, and after very carefully ■ investigating the merits 'of a large number of cars offered, lie lias decided to take the agency for Austin and U.S.A. cars from the Scott Motor Agency, Wellington, the New Zealand agents. Austin cars are known to rank among the best, and are made by the Austin Motor Co., of Northfield, England, in models ranging from 10-3-1 h.p. to GO h.p. \Mr Heard on is fortunate in securing such a good agency as Austin car& represent the highest quality made in England. Tho cars .sent to the colonies are all designed to suit colonial requirements and conditions. Mr G. H. j Scott, of the Scott Motor Agency,' Wellington, recently spent ..some time at tho works of the Austin Co. in England for the purpose- of bringing the Austin cars still more into line with New Zealand requirements, and was successful in arranging for a supply of extra strong eh ass with higher power engines and lighter bodies, rite 1913 model 10-14 Austin W ! I L'" OW ' llavo all «ngiu e with a bore o ? 76, the gear box running on ball bearings lias four speeds forward and revor.93. The car. with touring bodv, is capable of doing 45 miles an hour on the road,, and can climb anything. j The price, is based on English prices plus the landing charges, and including 5 detachable wheels, hood, screen, J 5 lamps and .speedometer, is £4*s,' ! or with plainer body and detachable rims £-160. The Austin Co., unlike other firms, do not forget their <• bents :fter sending out the car but •' they issue a free monthly publication j 1 ho Austin Advocate, in which, anions other things, they give hints and tips on running and maintaining Austin cars, and deal with any difficulties that clients may write about It is o. well-known fact that "upkeep" is the most important item affectinomotoring, and that Austin upkeep is lw m comparison. The 10-14 model reterred to a.bove hay been designed ) without regard to cost to compiv > with the following points: " 1 Highest possible quality of metal, maximum of efficiency m engine and parts, .climbing abilities and good speed, light weight Ixxly of host quality and finish, quality rather than quantity, comfort retained but bulk reduced, minimum upkeep maximum wearing qualities, stylish hut not freakish.

•Many people c-an afford £l7O For a «ir, but a. s is usually the case such a car would be large and cheap, and emisoqtu-ntly Las a, running cost out of all proportion. Tlio Austin is small and ,s-;oocl. and the upkeep is so Jaw that it comes within tlio reach of a number of woukl-ho motorists. Ali- Itoardon li„ s a sample ear arriving at an early date, and will he Khul to K ive trials to intending ~urcna Mrs *

Now is the time to sow v SOLE AGENTS FOR THE FAMOUS-. THE GREATEST MANGEL IN EXISTENCE HAS BEATEN ALL RECORDS THROUGHOUT THE NORTH ISLAND. Wo are also carrying largo stocks of Manures or over? description. "UTTON AND HURSTS Rf.P" 7 "FPH??.

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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 10713, 7 December 1912, Page 6

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Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 10713, 7 December 1912, Page 6

Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 10713, 7 December 1912, Page 6

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