CUtheroe Advertiser and Times, March 21st, 1074 9


Thoroughbred from Renault stable


soundness of the concept can oe seen not only in the models' continued popular- itv in the Renault range, but in the development of


a correspondent. Eloquent testimony to the


similar type vehicles by a number of other manufac­ turers. There are currently three


ENGINE: 4 cylinder 1565cc. developing S3.0 b.h.p. DIN at 5750 r.p.m. Overall length 13ft.


IN BRIEF


models in the “16" range. Ml use the same body shell, iront-wheel-drive mechani­


lOiin.. width 5ft. 4lin. Cost, including special


cal layout and engine size. However, the subject of this test, the TS (Tourisme Speclale) has a high per­ formance version of the lattice power unit, fitted wt.h a Gordini-typc cross- flow cylinder head and fed by a twin-choke Weber car­


burettor. It was also fitted with the


electronic "eomputor” sen- sor-tync automatic trans­ mission. and electrically ooernted front windows, plus ail the usual TS luxury package, to make it a very attractive-seeming machine. Going to start the car the


car tax and VAT. £1.634, plus automatic


this is really quite respec­ automatic transmission,


transmission £173 and electric front windows £50.


the French in general, and Renault in particular, do reign virtually supreme, and that is seating. Always I look forward to the com­ fort of Renault seats: once again I was in no way dis­ appointed. Importantly, too, mv passengers were equally enthusiastic at, the con­ clusion of a round trip of


morning after it had been delivered. produced a mildly frustrating game of hunt-the-choke which hides itself well out of sight under the dash panel. Fortunately a (^on-labelled > panel light warns when it is in use. I found it best after a cold night to allow the engine to warm up for a moment or two before driving away, otherwise it would stall rather too easily, iMaybe my accelerator and choke higgling act was not s'.'ffl- cle”t!v practised!. While there are Anglo-


58d miles. D o ub tl es s influenced


suspension coped noncha­ lantly with road surfaces that "had other cars bobbing about like corks In a rough sea. Damping, too. was good, with result that the ride never became too float­


ercatlv by the apparent French fondness^ for “chausse deforme,"


the


ing. There was some body roll


French differences in cer­ tain major areas of the Common Market, they also seem to extend to the lay­ out of the minor controls of the TS. False dashboard switches, a curious gear lever 'gate'1 and a gear- nositic- "’dicator


always moved the opposite wiy * to that l expected, being the principle offend­ ers ’n this respect. The handbook was written


that


but nothing excessive. Steer­ ing was heavier than I rate desirable at parking speeds, but lightened somewhat as speed increased. There is rood road surface feed-back through the foam-padded (pleasant to holdl vinvl- covered steering wheel. The servo-assisted disc/drum brakes worked well without d"ama. One thin? about these


table. If you are concerned about performance, you may be comforted to know that you can reach 50 mph from rest in just under 11 seconds and with only a little help from wind or gradient you should be able to see the speedo needle rise to over twice our current legal maximum. From past experience I know that the R1C is not a noisy vehicle even when driven fast, although a certain amount of wind roar does emanate (apparently)


were both quite satisfactory once one had become skilled at operating the controls—and finding the temperature dial hidden above the under-dash hand­ brake level. The electricallv- hcated rear window worked effectively clearing mist from inside, while aero­ dynamic effects keep the outer surface remarkably


scuttle-mounted air scoop. Heating and ventilation


fitment of carpets to the front floor, but only rubber mats for the rear passen­ gers. Otherwise the all-black trim was neat and smart. Much use is made of un­ ashamed and undisguised plastic which maybe sounds ghastly but looks well enoiU"h and certainly avoids the accusation of cheap imitation.


clean. A curious feature was the


in English, but in parts anreared to be a model of Gallic complexity. However, there is one area wherein


tunes of fuel austerity, it does teach one to drive with an eye to economy. During the test milea-e. w-hich consisted of a verv mixed bag of driving in­ cluding plenty of urban stopping and starting, the overall average was 32.1 mpg. Bearing in mind the


to adjust headlamps with two-level intensity high beam for normal or high eoeed touring; penetrating horns; generous head room in all seats; sealed cooling svsteni; no greasing points; lugeaee capacity can be varied between 121 and 421 cubic feet; nnri smooth- changing transmission. Some not so good points:


More aood points: Easv from the


Advertising feature


sixties as an exciting, revolutionary design, Incorporating the looks of a stylish luur/five seater family saloon with the practicalities of an estate car, plus ■ a variety and permutation of seating, sleeping and load-carrying arrangements greater th an anything hitherto. The concept was decidedly avant-garde, writes


THE Renault 16 was Introduced on to the UK market in the latter par t of the


Renault ServiceTeam Meet the f RENAuLT fl./tfc*;; xv.rti+.\.■ — THE practical shape and good viswuuy oi ^


v*. ....— .


. of thc 10TS arc clearly shown when looked at from


We’re throwing open our Service Department to visitors this week and a touring team of specialists from


YOUR chance to see a most popular range


HOUSEWARMING parties usually have two aims: to give a new home a good s ta r t and to wish the occupants good luck for the future. Next week


sees the " warming ” of a Great Harwood garage which already has two months of success behind it and whose future looks just s bright.


of J. H. Nightingle Ltd opened new showi - '.ms


The Harwood Bar Garage


J anuary. Next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, staff and customers ill be able to toast the encouraging start for the remodelled


i


minute information. Thei will have a service can'311 with them.


ding is in the eating, and so the full range of Renault cars—from the 850 c.c. Renault 4 to the sport.'


But the proof of the Pl,d-


Renault 17 Coupe - nil .bn available for demonstration runs.


At wheel


a gallon and genera! motor­ ing costs spiralling perpetu­ ally economy is a key word these day.". These yersatric cars certainly provide that— but not :it the expea-c o.


With petrol prices a: »»P


performance. Tliis year Renault is spon­


building at a special event called " Rendezvous with


Renault.' The gnrage w'il! bo open


each dav from 11 am. to 9 pm. Families will be able


High sill to boot: front doors could only be locked bv the key: "wipers are better for left-hand-drive layout; and very low- mounted (but


glove box.


to go along — and take their friends — to enjoy an intimate look at the wide and wonderful range of Renault cars on show.


Proof lockable i


of their top engineers to ad­ vise and provide up-to-the-


Renault are sending


soring a series of race meet­ ings v.liicli will be open to a I! sta ndard Renault 5s. Tile first is set for Miircii 31st at Brands Hatch and J. H. Nightingale Ltd will be com­


peting. Local driver Mr Roger


Shuttlewortli will te at the wheel and the car lie is going to use will be ■ ■ dis­ play at the " Rendezvous" that customers can have a


c!oco look at it. Chairman and manii.r.:


director of the garage is 23-


ye.ir-oid Mr Gordon Had- lieid Farthing. He and Ins cousin. Mr Michael Higham. took over ownership two years ago. although business still bears name of the man -tailed it all in 193G. Jack Nightingale.


who Mr


the the


of foreign cars led Mr Farthing and Mr Higham to laiks with Renault. The re-alt was that J. H.


Tiic increasing popularity


Nightingale Ltd won the :. ht to act as dealers for a ;a:s.' part oi East. Lanca­ shire taking in Ciithero',', the Ribbic Valley. Accring­ ton and RavvlellMall.


Bright


tlu* garage had to be com- p’


‘lherc was a condition:


and bv January Harwood Hr. had an attractive and


.Kflv remodelled. Work started last summer


eilirieiu new siarufle with \v.2 . bright y-howreoms and


Mjacioiis stoves. ‘The design - by a French


iivrmn'ct — has proved H- -t’.f a "oed one. The ga’ tamers7 faith in Renault is


.ayo


i:;-!:fvm2 itsolt, too. Said V Farthint?: " Al­


though new car registrations


were some 27 per cent, down in February and an overall 25 per cent, cut is forecast for the year, we are optimis­ tic of an active trading vear because of the encouraging . first two months/*


Rewording


for Renault vehicles nattir- j ally boosts his confidence, j


The nationwide demand.


" They currently hold th e : leading sales position of im- ■ ported cars.” he said.


*• When you buy Renault you . buy .service/' and that is s mnrkedlv borne out at Har- : „ wood Bar.


The company motto i?.


tensive stock of spares and accessories. the sara-ac -


As well as carrying an ex-: i


boasts an expertly-trained service team. Most of the | 1(5 men in this department} have attended courses run' by the Renault company, 1 The discerning motorist 1


worthwhile. Whv not t»ke the familv and friends aioivi ; next week? You mav well find vour " Rendezvous with ; Renaul t" tho most reward-j house wmning


can be sure that a trm to j Harwood Bar Oarage will ho ‘


you ever attended. party For details of


ADVERTISING in our


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susvsMEi? m r o m m with


vour


SWING TOAY YO AVE A CH


D U H RENDEZVOUS WITH RENAULT Come on over to our place MARCH 26th, 27th,


28th, 1974, and enjoy yourself taking a look at the exciting range of Renault cars.


Ask for a test drive in the 112 ni.p.h. Renault


17TS. Try out the armchair comfort of the Renault 16. Get to know the ideal family car, the Renault 12. And discover really economical motoring with the


Renault 5 and 6. Wc’vc laid on a special pictorial display, some


cheese and a little french wine, and we’ve organised an amusing competition which could save you £250.


So why not make a rendezvous with Renault at our place.


1. H. NIGHTINGALE LTD HARWOOD BAR GARAGE


GREAT HARWOOD BB6 7TE TELEPHONE 0254 886590


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the Renault works will be joining up with our own technical people to answer motorists queries about cars — and Renault cars in particular. How can you make your petrol go further and what


grade should you use? What is the right oil? What sort of caravan can you tow? How should you fit fog lamps.


We’ll tell you.


I f you want to talk cars, don t miss this chance to talk to the experts. There’s a special display trailer with


comfortable room to sit and chat. Just call in any time we’re open. You 11 be very


welcome. J. H. NIGHTINGALE LTD


HARWOOD BAR CARAGE, GREAT HARWOOD TELEPHONE 88B5H0


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Whiteside’s Wonderful Wines


FRENCH WINES AT WHITESIDE'S


The largest range of French wines in the County is available at Whiteside s of Clitheroe.


We ship most wines direct from source and have many contacts in Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champaigne, Alsace, Val de Loire, Cotes du Rhone and the Midi.


Our 1974 Wines Festival takes place on April 3rd, 4th and 5th, when you will be very welcome to taste a selection of these wines, in our cellars betwen 6-15 p.m. and 9-30 p.m.


Many wines to taste — purchases may be made, no obligation to buy.


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