FIGURES THAT TELL A STORY

FIGURES THAT TELL A STORY

According to the Western Automotive Journal imports of ears to Canada front January to June, 1955, included : 4.037 Volkswagens 270 Dagenham Fords 1,234 Nash Metropolitans 256 Triumphs 851 M.G.s 156 Austins 505 Jaguars 117 Sunbeams 455 A ust in-Healeys 116 Renaults 404 Hillmans 108 Morris 282 Porches 93 Mercedes-Benz

FREE, GRATIS, FOR NOTHING!

C. C. Wakefield Ltd. have issued a little set of 24 cards, cent of the cigarette cards we used to enjoy in the palmy days, which provide a ready means of identification of current and racing cars. The set illustrates and describes Connaught, Lister-Bristol, Lotus, Porsche Spyder, Austin-Healey 1005, Mercedes-Benz G.P. and 300 SLR. Copper 500, TI12. Ferrari.

and others. C. C. Wakefield 4S.: Co. Ltd. also offer a useful metric conversion scale, printed on thick card, for conversion of miles to kilometres, gallons to litres, and lb./sq in. to kilog./sq. cm., together with a map measured in four different scales. Both are available free, on application to 46, Grosvenor Street, London, W.1, mentioning that you read MOTOR SPoRT.

A RUBBER PRODUCT We have derived satisfaction from a of” “

We have derived satisfaction from a sample of” Suregrip ” sent to us by the London Rubber Co.. Ltd., Hall Lane, Chingford, London, E.4. Of latex, satinised inside for casygm, easy-off action, with a roughened exterior to provide a good grip, and anatomically correct for comfort and of sturdy quality to ensure a long life, these rubber gloves are just the job for use when Washing the car, or for housework or gardening, and Should prove a boon to Concours d’Elegance competitors. They are also valuable for keeping the hands clean during roadside adjustments ; they are British made. They cost 4/4 per pair.