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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1968
Page
7
Regular tyre inspection should go beyond a casual walk around the car. Look underneath to study sidewalls for groove depth, cracks, cuts, or wear, and check treads for signs of danger. Replace or recut tyres only per safety standards and consider tyre type and wear patterns.
The NRMA notes rising motor cycle interest and urges careful helmet selection under Australia Standards. It highlights two helmet standards, inflation pressures, proper sizing, and the need for competent technicians to assess safety and fit, linking to broader vehicle maintenance concerns.
A test of a modern Volkswagen shows a refined automatic transmission and rear suspension that absorb rough roads. The car delivers quiet, comfortable performance at speed around 65 mph, with tight steering, discs brakes, and versatile seating. two occupants gain extra luggage space by folding the rear squab. Supplied by Greg Cusack Prytd, Braddon.
Price 2160 engine four cylinder opposed air cooled bore stroke and 149 displacement compression develops 33 bhp at 4200 rpm maximum torque 7Ash at 2600 cpA transmission three speed with torque converter and vacuum operated clutch two pedal control final drive half shafts with universal joints independent front suspension trailing arms torsion bars independent rear suspension semi trailing arms four wheel hydraulic disc brakes front dual circuit dimensions length 1586 inches wheelbase 64.5 inches weight fuel tank 8 gallons approximate range 270 miles
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