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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 01, 1917
Page
7
A 1917 letter from Barrie praising a Chevrolet bought from George McLean, claiming the car performed flawlessly through mud and hills, required no crank starts all summer, and offered comfort convenience and value, with strong recommendation for future buyers.
A letter from A Ronald of Friends Minesing expresses complete satisfaction with the Chevrolet purchased from Geo. B. McLean of Barrie Ontario. After 1700 miles including trips to Camp Borden, repairs cost only twenty five cents for ignition wire. Ronald recommends the moderate priced car for its up to date features appearance and quality material.
All Ore Station December 18 1916 letter expresses satisfaction with a Chevrolet bought from agent G B McLean Barrie. The writer credits the three speed gear electric light starter horn and reliable performance all summer praising hill climbing and rugged use, and wishes season’s greetings.
In a December 11 1916 testimonial the author reports seven months of use averaging 1000 miles monthly on diverse roads and weather. The Chevrolet is praised for strength durability hill climbing pulling heavy loads and light tire and gas upkeep. The car’s ride control steering starting and ignition are called excellent and satisfactory.
J A Garvin of 21 Thompson St Barrie writes that the Chevrolet he bought July 22 1916 from Mr G B McLean has exceeded expectations noting its simple construction durable build and remarkable hill climbing ability He praises the starting device low fuel and tire use and offers to demonstrate the car at any time backing the Chevrolet as best value for money.
A 1917 letter from Midhurst dated January 2 1917 praises a Chevrolet purchased last May. The writer Arthur A Garvin reports about 3000 miles driven in the first season with only one dollar spent on repairs and extends season’s greetings for 1917.
A buyer reports purchasing a Chevrolet on June 24 1916 after friend recommendation. Since then the car has been used on numerous trips over various roads with only oil and gasoline expenses. He praises the starter and expresses lasting appreciation for Chevrolet.
A bold sales pitch urges readers to prioritize value and neighborly duty when buying a car. It highlights an affordable model with features including electric starter, generator, storage battery, enclosed wiring, dimmable headlights, electric tail lamp, aluminum running boards, ventilating windshield, anti-rattling steering, mohair top, dash gauge, and a valve-in-head motor, arguing against overspending or underbuying.
Professional Minesing December 29 1916 R D Cunningham writes from Oshawa Ontario praising a Chevrolet bought from G B Mc Lean Barrie. He reports excellent performance on hilly roads and low operating costs noting easy handling and good fuel efficiency. He recommends Chevrolet to buyers seeking a comfortable moderate priced car.
In a letter dated December 20 1916 Thornton Ontario David Allen commends the Chevrolet car to G B McLean Barrie Ontario praising its hill climbing ease fuel efficiency and comfortable ride He states the Chevrolet is worthy of high praise and if purchasing another car he would choose Chevrolet.
In Ivy on December 23, 1915 Geo McLean and Chevro let Motor Co receive a testimonial praising a Chevrolet. The writer reports about five thousand miles with no repairs or flats, no on road stops due to car trouble, easy gasoline efficiency, comfort, and strong hill climbing, hoping to guide potential buyers.
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