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8 Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, October 16th, 1980


national Exhibition Centre; 17-


^ V3 ;4 .t r * j »-> r tf Ar f*' % v > 4 -* '*«*> *' ^ j^ t* ^ ;* * ^ u y ,v rj ADVERTISING FEATURE Bert Bolton catches four-wheel, fever % I xf * No. 1 FOR VALUE!


those on view at the International Motor Show. Toyota (GB) will


There can be only one choice for seeking the best value for money . . Datsun.


the new car buyer . and the choice is


The superb range of Datsun saloons, coupes and estates have proved themselves year after year, consis­ tently topping the leagues for economy, comfort and reliability. That is why so many Datsun owners stay with Datsun when they choose a new car.


All our models are designed with your personal comfort as the foremost consideration. So all Datsuns have many features unique in cars of such size or cost.


The reason Datsun are league leaders is simple — we make cars to match what you, the driver, most wants. Call and; choose from the range in our show­ rooms now.


TAKE THE LOAD OFF YOUR MIND


with the Datsun range of commercial vehi­ cles . . . all built to the same high stan­ dards of economy and reliability. Choose from SUNNY VANS, 1 TON VANS, HI- DECK PICK-UPS OR CHASSIS CABS, E20 PANEL VANS WITH SIDE. LOAD­ ING DOORS. Details from our sales staff.


gone its f irs t major facelift since introduction into Britain two years ago. For 1981 the line-up has


have 13 cars on their stand. Shining bright among them will be the new Starlet-— in two versions, the 1200 GL five-door and. the 1000 GL three-door. The Starlet has under­


LET’S HAVE a closer, look at.some of the new models which will be among


an attractive blend of modern styling,- front wheel drive advanced en­ gineering and low: drag aerodynamics — giving outstandingly good fuel economy with brisk per­ formance. The Fuego comes as in


for this V6 2.6 litre engine big car; ' Talbot have a large


been simplified to three models — the two models on display at the show and a “sporty” 1200 -S three-door. All are freshly styled inside and out. A , new look range of


integrated, six model series, from 1400c.c. to 2000 c.c. — a compact, two door four-seater of­ fering a wide choice of engines, transmissions, equipment levels, colour and interior trim.


TOP ECONOMY


nounced. The best-selling the Renault 5,. and the Volvo ,200 series models, .renowned for their out­ standing quality and relia­ bility, , have been restyled so they are shorter, light­ er and have a more eleg­ ant and classical appear­ ance.


by a 5-door TL (1108 c.c. and . top economy car of the Renault range).


already, on1 sale in three-or five-door versions. These are now joined


c.c. 5, GTL and Auto, RE-STYLED


with new front and rear integrated bumpers, front lights and grilles, spoilers (on GL, GLE, and GLT models) and new treat­ ment around the glass area. The 1981 models have a


This has been achieved


on a new look with the 1981 models. AIL versions 1 except the


Talbot Sunbeams take


Sunbeam . Lotus get a number, of specification and visual changes. Apart from the “cosme­


board. The 340 range is proved sound insulation. expanded . and its appeal widened with the .additipn of a GL variant with an even higher level of specification.


DATSUN


CHURCH ST, BURNLEY. Tel. 38738. KING ST, BLACKBURN. Tel. 662421.


Britain’s largest overseas customer.’ for automotive components. R en au lt open . up


Volvo, incidentally, is -


another powerful chal­ lenge with the launch- of their new Fuego range into the UK. The model is


, '1 improved power and completely re-styled dash- cator units comes im-


■ up-rated suspension and a bigger (10 gall) fuel tank.


LARGE STAKE V Engine “breathing” has


. February, but the UK must wait until the spring


stretched fuel consump­ tion. On.the eve of the show Talbot have an­ nounced their new execu­ tive saloon, the Tagora. It will sell in France from


tic” treatment in areas such as radiator grille, headlamps and front indi-


Volvo cars has. beennan- the UK. Among these is 1300 ’


nificant, changes have been made to Renault’s already extensive range in


Many small, but sig­


will be several versions of -the ever-lasting Cortina; the Capri sports coupe- and other Granada, and Fiesta variants, all featur­ ing detail improvements.


display at the show, which will be dominated by the new Escort. . Four other Fords will be making their first Brit­ ish motor show appear­ ances — the luxurious high-performance Granada Ghia estate; the Fiesta GL version; the Fiesta Supersport and the Fiesta Festival, a special edition model. Backing up these cars


name but a few, but not all their permutations. . Ford will have a 30-car


DIESEL


and replace the 204 and 304 estates, Peugeot’s previous contenders in the medium estates market. Apart from this model Peugeot tell me they will be showing their full range of passenger cars and light commercials at the show. Although still small in


sized range of 305 estates are launched at the show. The combination of front wheel drive, long wheel­ base and special rear sus­ pension layout. gives the estate excellent ride and handling characteristics. The new models follow


: Peugot’s new medium


stake:-in the UK with their.Solara (six versions), Alpine and,Horizon hatch­ backs and Rancho .


to


size. The range also fea­ tures such . practicality,. as;. the -four-w'heel drive pickup vehicle.


duced an injection version of their top selling 1600 c.c. Scirocco. The GLI model is deleted from the range and -the new GTI takes its place. A com­ plete face lift has been given' to the Golf and Je t ta ranges, making, them even more desirable cars than they were.


Volkswagen have intro­


resented in this country with about 35 models av­ ailable! These range from the 988 c.c; Cherry through the Sunny range on to the Violets and; Bluebirds, the 2.4 litre Laurels and the Skyline coupe. Then there are the


Datsun are well rep­


^Introduced in •, April this year,- the model has quick­ ly found favour. There are also GLS and a two litre GLS coupe versions. •


■ Other models include three-and five-door hatch­ backs and a 1400 c.c. estate — not to mention a very exciting looking sports car . .:. the RX7. Brand new from the range is the Mazda 323. This will not be available to the- dealers until Feb­ ruary, for sale in' March.


things close to their chest lip. to the time of writing, and have the wraps over any new models they, plan to release. Current range includes the'three-and four-door Accords; the Prelude sports type • and the Civic saloon. .


' Honda, are playing


280C executive saloons and estates and the out- and-out sports version, the 280 'ZX. All come ■ complete — w i th no- hidden extras to pay for. The Poles continue to


manufacture their own version of the one-time Fiat, but the model now ow'es little to that range.


OVERHEAD CAM


rently making its mark in the UK is the completely Polish-inspired Polonez — a rugged and dependable model which has a specifi­ cation which belies the price. Lada continue their cur­


the UK, Subaru is a force already to. be reckoned with. In three years its sales have- tripled. and a - network of dealers:: has r been; established; ’.' ■


vehicle range has the same, or mechanically similar, elements — a 1.6' litre, horizontally opposed four cylinder engine mounted ahead of the front driven wheels;- all- independent suspension; servo-assisted brakes of the diagonally split dual • circuit type.


Every one of its six-


GFT hardtop, almost in the 100 m.p.h. class de­ spite its modest engine


Fastest is the Subaru


12,000 MILES-BETWEEN- SERVICES METRO RIGHT HERE.


TEST DRIVE THE The new Austin Metro goes 12,000 miles or one


full year between services. It also gets 62 miles per gallon* and has an


m.p.g.*


AT A STEADY 30 m.p.h. 62 m.p.g.


* AT A STEADY 50 m.p.h.


* A.A. test— Metro H LE. Official Department of Energy figures:


Standard Metro and Metro L— Simulated urban cycle 38.4 m.p.g. (7.4L/100 k.m.), constant 56 m.p.h.


53.1 m.p.g. (5.3L/100 k.m.), constant 75 m.p.h. 38.5 m.p.g. (7.3L/ 100 k.m.). i


Metro HLE — Simulated urban cycle 41.5 m.p.g.(6.8L/100 k.m.), constant , > 56 m.p.h. 58.3 m.p.g. (4.8L/100


" •'


k.m.), constant 75 m.p.h. 41.7 m.p.g..r, •* ■ (6.8L/100 k.m.)-


Metro 1.3S and Metro 1.3 HLS — _ -’ h-.’/r Simulated urban cycle 32.8 m.p'.g’., .fa*## (8.6L/100 k.m.), constant 56 m.p.h;.V; - 1 t 51.2 m.p.g. (5.5L/100 k.m'.),l‘constant;) jj, 75 m.p.h. 37.9 m.p.g. (7.5L/100 k.m. ) ; &


• t Folding bench seat on standard ■ Metro.


;&ht i t ,* ; f tT , ’ UN {PART CENTRE J J


THOUSANDS OF PARTS FOR M IL L IO N S OF CARS


■ ' Mon.-Fri., 8 -30 a .m .—6 ^p.m. - . Sat. and Sun. 9 a.m.—5' p.m.


■ B G OPEL V - OPEN DAYS A WEEK , JODMORDEN ROAD, -BURNLEY d *-> < - Ji M


asymmetric Split-Action back seat! ' To make an appointment for a test drive, just pick up the phone. It could be your AUSTIN


finest hour METRO


A BRITISH CAR TO BEAT THE WORLD.


h; r-- • The model which is cur­


the Skoda range are the Estelle 1046 c.c./1174 c.c. saloons. This , becomes the new top of the range with a: claimed 0/60 m.p.h. in 14 ■ seconds performance. Skodas start at £2,150 ex- works and go up to £2,998 for-the luxury 1174 c.c. Surprising really, when one considers that the cars come'complete, right down to such niceties as stereo radio and cassette player, glass sun roof and rev. counters. .


New' for 1981 among


■wheel drive , Niva, a • rugged countryitype vehi­ cle which; sells at £4,570. . • Making its debut at the show' is the Opel Commo- ^ dore, a 2-5 litre saloon" which slots between the popular Rekord and Senator ranges.


rent range. All feature overhead camshaft. en­ gines ranging in size from 1200 c.c. to 1600 c.c. They come in saloon, and estate form. There is also the four,


1600 c.c. GL saloon, the Montrose, at the show'.


1200 c.c. engine, has made a name for itself in the UK for its economy and reliability. All models have been given a face lift for 1981. Mazda feature their


The Kadett; with its .


comes BL’s hope for the fu tu re . . . the Mini Metro. Probably the most important event for some time for BL, the makers hope to rekindle the public imagination as they did with the original Mini 21 years ago.- . 1 It will go on display for the first time, publicly, at the 'NEC-show';; and the five-model range will go


Last but not least


tures a 998 c.c. engine; the Metro L has a higher specification, same engine; and the HLE contains the same engine with not only extra compression but also higher gearing plus extra equipment and trim.


all its own — neat and functional claiming low drag, easy access and spa­ cious economy. The standard model fea­


The Polonez


The best equipped 5-door hatch­ back £3,644 on the road, including 12 months road tax. Also ’


Polski Fiat Saloons £2,744 on the road, including 12 months road tax.


LOW INSURANCE AND GOOD PART- EXCHANGES


OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Sunday for inspection-2 p.m. to 5 p.m.


Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., . . Saturday 10 aim;' to 5 p.m.,


APEX MOTOR SALES


Manchester Road (Summit), Burnley Tel. Burnley 26020


B) Tel. 2217|


outofanewlhJbot Avenger Estate.


You’ll get more m FROM £3.999


on sale from that date,’ October 14th. The car has a character


. (1.6 ESTATE) AT: »•" •STEADY 56 MPH*


• YOU GET AN ECONOMICAL 40.1 MPG


• YOU GET 10,000 MILES IN BETWEEN MAJOR SERVICES.


1 • ‘YOUGET60 CU. FT. OF ' • LUGGAGE SPACE ' ;


' (WITH REAR SEAT 1 FOLDED).


JJ ontneroad


'Avenger Estate 1.6 LS/GL consumption figures at steady 56 '-v mph-40.1rnpg{70.U100km).- ■ At steady 75 mpH-31.4 mpg(D.O L/lOOkmL Urban driving-31.7 mpg • (8.9L/lOOkm). - .


Why deny | enjoy the road holdil


.luggage sr as much; inexpensnl should bej engineerir


P O L S K I F IA T an d P O L O N E Z


TALBOT ON7HEMOVE.


SIMPSONS SOUTH VALLEY,


OF COLNE


KNOTTS LANE, COLNE Tel. 864266


□PEL' MORE CAR FOR


YOUR MONEY KADETT . . from £3,500


MANTA — three models . . . from £5,363


ASCONA . . . from £4,223


REKORD v . . . from £5,698


SENATOR — two models v . from £9,222


SEE THE CARS: THAT GIVE YOU MORE FOR YOUR MONEY NOW AT


Kl


Opel test drive one today.


V ^5 VC ^ ^ 4 ' £■ ' V •» i£rt > v ^


PETERSHAW CLEGG


MOTORS LTD. Y ,


ST.BRIERFIELD. .Nelson 696221.


1 .v.’^1 K ENN ING I ’ •; ; W & 1C E N N 1N G S . Church Street, Burnley0Tel: 21312,1


•' SyCheck points include: brakes/steeringjsusp6nsion,!v : ii.tyresi lights and electrical; exhausts and’antifreeze:


■1 * ' Special'discounts.on resultant work,‘plus the « ' ; ‘confidence that your car has been checked by expert factory trained personnel can add up to real savings ’ * when you beat the winter with the confidence of , ,-o<


' ^ " i - -'v-'- ‘ t i j m r e - ^ Kenning care.,- -> f, I ¥


AUSTIN METRO why not take


advantage of ow


When you call in to see the new


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