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2 THE OSHAWA TIMES, Saturday, February 13, 1960 more and more people to take a seeond look at their motoring budget. ; People with comfortable in- comes found the smaller models the ideal acquisition for a two-car family -- a small car for city driving and the larger one for long-range family touring, but! people with smaller incomes, and even smaller garages, elected te stay with the European models, As a result, many who were driven to buy a small car in the first place through economic ne- cessity would net now change even if they were im a position to do so. -- VAUXHALL CRESTA'S FEATURES range of Soler Available in a new Single and two - tone new one-piece, | window. Vauxhall | grille, and a deeper wrap- -around rear the new has a wider, schemes Cresta Economy Appeals To Many Buyers Much has been said about the economy features of car -- the greater mileage with less gas consumption -- but with rising costs of living through the years motorists have been eye- ing with approval the overall economy picture of the small car. They realize that the initial purchase price does not cover extra unnecessary gadgets. The smaller type of car made its first inroad of any real pro- portion into Canada in the years immediately following World War 11. Production of .cars in Canada and the United States for eivilian use had been rigorously curtailed so that industrial facilities and steel and other raw materials could be diverted to the war ef- fort. When the war ended, most civi- | Man cars were in fairly poor shape and dealers were faced with hepelessly long waiting lists | the small | European countries began send- ing their favorite models of small | and medium-sized cars here and | each accumulated its own band of boosters. The taste for small cars began to increase. The rising costs of {living and, indeed, the costs of | buying, maintaining 'and operat- ing cars made it jmperauye. for | of hopeful prospective buyers. But the changeover from war | production to the output of civi- lian motor cars took time. At this | stage of events the motor manu- | facturers of dollar-starved Britain | saw a golden epportunity in car- starved Canada and shiploads of | British small cars began unload- ing at Canadian ports. The acceptance was a ready one. The British cars were lower | in price and they were available. | Thousands were bought and put | Valley area, A to eminently satisfactory use. of here, are confirmed by dia-| The success of the British car mond drilling operations, pros-| manufacturers in the Canadian | pector Roger Young said Thurs- | market gave similar ideas to car !day. makers in other countries. The| Mr. factories of a resurgent West Ger- | panies, {many began pouring out their |crecy, have staked almost every { models which found instant favor | acre in a 800-square-mile area | among thousands of enthusiasts stretching from Belmont Lake in| in this country. {the south to Eagle Lake in the | The trend spread. France, north, and from Oak Lake in Gd Italy and a half dozen other! | west to Gilmour in the east. Copper Indication Near Peterborough PETERBOROUGH (CP) -- Aj | prospecting rush throughout Eastern Ontario seems certain if | indications of copper in the Crow | 18 miles northeast | Young said 10 mining eom- working in virtual se- Large or Small Yes, OSHAWA AUTO TRIM can fit seat covers to any car, whether it be a standard American model (Chevrolet, Buick, Ford, Plymouth etc.) one of the new compacts or the smaller imported models such as; Volkswagen, Vauxhall or Renault. Seat covers not only protect the upholstery and thus increase the trade-in value of your car they also odd beauty to any automobile. VOLVO Pv 544 The Family Sports Car! Si of) SC DRIVE IT! ctatmmezametat] ONE TRY AND YOU'LL BUY This sensational Swedish-built 5 passenger sedan combines the high speed perform- ance of a sports car with the safety roomi- ness and comfort of the ideal family car. It gives amazing economy -- up to 35 miles per gallon -- yet boasts a dynamic 85-hp - twin carbur-tor sport; engine that's bril- liantly alive and responsive. Balanced body weight and smooth suspension plus arm- chair comfort insire relaxed, carefree motoring. Test Drive The Volvo Today at Wilbak Motors 137 KING W., OSHAWA RA 35-0732 Visit our special foreign-car tire department Firestone De Luxe Champions Available in all sizes... tubeless... blackwalls or whitewalls % Canadian made quality... proved by Firestone to be the world's best % Expert service SIZES TO PIT: by trained men using the latest in equipment and material Heavy gauge, clear vinyl seat covers. (Let the true beauty of the upholstery show through while giving long lasting protection). Custom made to fit your car. Installed, front and back by experts while you weit. 2.70 WE ALSO CARRY A COMPLETE LINE OF FLOOR MATS, CAR RUGS AND CUSHIONS OSHAWA AUTO TRIM RA 5-8042 Firestone STORE 62 BOND ST. WEST 190 KING EAST