8 Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, March 26th, 1981


The LANCIA DELTA SPECIAL OFFER


MARCH 27th — APRIL 30th, 1981


AH Delta cars bought and registered before April 30th, 1981 are offered with


.


★ 2 years free routine servicing ★ 6 years anti-corrosion warranty ★ 1 year free RAC membership PLUS these many features


PRACTICALITY: ★ Compact yet roomy overall size? ★ Easy to manoeuvre and park. ★ Electronic ignition. ★ Large boot capacity (35 cu. ft. with rear seats down). ★ Protective plastic wheel arch liners. ★ Adjustable steering column. ★ Rear wash/ wipe. ★ Internally adjustable door mirror.


COMFORT:


SALES SERVICE


THREE years almost to the day, Jubilee Garage opened their new show­ rooms, service and spares complex on Accrington Road, Burnley, another milestone to the already successful dealership is the acquisition of the main distributor for the excit­ ing Lancia range. To quote Mr Vincent Kelly . . . “There’s a model to suit all tastes and pockets — and we get tremendous backing from this go- ahead Italian manufac­ turer, they provide a value-for-money, utterly reliable product and give us wonderful factory sup­ port plus a six-year anti­ corrosion warranty with all Lancia models deli­ vered to customers from January 1st, 1981.


nearly 200 vehicles, an elegant showroom area, trained sales staff are on hand to give the answers to queries and supply re­ levant information on the full Lancia range of vehi­ cles, with a super special offer on all Delta cars bought and registered before April 30th, 1981, of two years free routine servicing, six years anti­ corrosion warranty, one year free RAC member­ ship.


With car park space for


snow, mud ana road salts is to stop these elements coming into contact with bare steel.


ANTI-CORROSION GUARANTEE The only way to stop any car suffering from the effects of rain, ice,


SIX YEARS


sive anti-corrosion treatments. And our latest techniques have proved effective in both arctic and sunny climates.


anti-corrosion companies in the world. Of course, there are a few conditions/ (For example, you’ll need a


corrosion treatment as standard. The treatment comes from Cryla-Gard, one of the most experienced


vehicle being damaged, misused or inadequately maintained. Should, however, corrosion penetrate the applied treatment for any


And the guarantee doesn't cover corrosion caused as a result of the


other reason, Cryla-Gard guarantee to replace or repair the affected part. So there’s no reason your Lancia shouldn’t be as attractive in 6 years time as it is now.


An important announcement for managing directors, company secretaries, transport managers. When changing your fleet cars consider fir s t . . . .


All exposed or vulnerable parts, for example, are given comprehen­


country it’s always sensible to thoroughly protect your car. That’s why Lancias sold in the UK are now given an extra anti­


However, because climates and conditions vary from country to ★ Heating and ventilation system developed with


Saab. ★ Extra interior leg room. ★ Split folding rear seats. ★ Velour upholstered seats and fitted carpets throughout. ★ Matching upholstery, door panel and roof lining pattern.


' __________ ___ v ' The Delta


THERE’S no -ar^ gument .


Delta is a driver’s delight. Six hundred or so ■


. .the'


miles of testing motor- ing,; taking- in the ' winding rustic lanes of the Cotswolds and deepest Hampshire, and the long space- spanning stretches of our motorway system, only added emphasis to the point. This really is a great


car to drive. Judging from passenger reaction, it is also a superb vehicle in which to travel. On the open motorway,


Lancia’s “Car of the Year 1980” came into its high- cruising-speed own with ah ease which could be termed the ultimate ex­ perience. Deceptively quickly,


Advertising


1 feature by ■ Bert Bolton^


ing characteristics. The Delta — front wheel drive and all — is the proof. Around the country


the driver


(thermo-coupled- cooling fan.


Maximum power comes


lanes it was possible to throw it into bends which would have lesser models scrabbling for road. The Delta was always cat-like, sure-footed, in its prog­ ress and was utterly stable and well behaved, even when pressed. It gave me one of the


and with the minimum of fuss, the miles slipped quietly by. Elegantly comfortable, the Delta en­ ables driver and passen-. gers to travel in relaxed ease, not merely as a result of the quality of the “furnishings”, but also from the way these “furn­ ishings” have been de­ signed. Interior noise is kept to the absolute minimum, with a very high sound-proof ing specification.


short, inexpensive inspection each year at your Lancia dealer. This is to make sure that every treated part is still in perfect condition).


Enjoyable


under-bonnet engineering combine to give one the impression that — at speed — the Delta is pur­ ring. If one listens really hard, the wind DOES whistle slightly round those extra large door- mounted exterior mirrors.


The suspension and


joyed a justified reputa­ tion for making cars which exhibit super handl-


LEASECOVER Fixed Cost Company Cars.


Ring BURNLEY 27328 for speedy details


Lancia. has always en­


superb; long mileages did not bring on any aches and pains. I did get one ache — in my right thigh, as a result of the rather high accelerator pedal.


most enjoyable driving experiences I have had for many a long day. Seating comfort was


Superb


cal mood, I found the level of instrument illumi­ nation rather disturbing at night. It is possible to “lower the lamps” through a variable control on the fascia, but not low enough for me, and the high level of function warning lights (high beam and side l ig h ts , for instance) always remained. Once you have .mas­


While we are in a criti­ UCP456XJ Jit* ,»*{•** * . 'V r


in at "5,'800. r.p.m. while maximum torque (90.4 lb foot) shows at 3,500. I wouldn’t rave about


Es* mm


m i n i i r i a "


Itm


petrol consumption at a high rate of knot’s — no car improves in this de­ partment >as the speed mounts — but I got a good return at a steady 50 m.p.h., turning in well over 40 m.p.g. When petrol gets low a rather alarming orange light flashes at you from the fascia, telling you that you are on “reserve” of about • two gallons in the 10-gallon tank.


Pampers


What more can one say about the Delta? Super


OUTSIDE HMS “Sultan”. Portsmouth, the Royal Navy’s top engineering school, the Delta displays its own superb engineering


tered the complexities of a really excellent and comprehensive instrumen­ tation, one begins to ap­ preciate the thought which has gone into this medium-sized hatchback. Three cheers for the re- emergence of “dials” as opposed to warning lights.


the best of both worlds — both gauges and warning lights. Why they had to


In the Delta, one has


make the needles so dif­ ficult to see at night baf­ fles me. A row of function but­


tons, including re a r window wash/wipe, heat­ ing, is a little too central and out of view of the new owner. As I say — and this includes the in­ genious LED read-out clock/chronometer just above the collapsible rear view mirror — once the owner masters the lay-out the whole situation is superb.


speedo, tachometer and other fascia information, cannot be faulted. Interior ventilation and heating is


The view of the trip


comprehensively catered for.


.sion proofing has involved some of the most adv­ anced and sophisticated techniques in the indus­ try. The paint finish and


No fuss as the miles slipped quietly by


of care has been lavished on making the model dur­ able — the standard of undersealing and corro-


A considerable amount


action of the gearlever had me foxed a few times. With five forward gears, I sometimes .fell into the trap of jumping a gear — but this, too, fades with familiarity.


trim are of the highest order. The stubby, chunky


Safety .


tual overdrive. Fourth was a little low for cruis­ ing and a little high for town work. Third was ideal for the urban round and the car was very flex­ ible in this gear, it being possible to accelerate up from 20 m.p.h. without a murmer of protest.


The fifth gear is a vir­


good control “feel”, allied to that marvellous steer-


Powerful brakes with


ing response (rack pinion), suspension,


roadholding, make Delta an extremely car to drive.


and and the safe


that one is travelling in a strengthened body cage incorporating a number of safety features.


It is also nice.to know


little more “poke” from the 1500 cc. overhead camshaft power unit. It takes its own time to wind up. ,


I rather expected a


must add that it is an extensively researched engine which should give few problems.


Having said that, I


transistorised electronic ignition; a twin choke Weber carburettor and a


It features the latest in


finish, allied to a standard of engineering and com­ fort to satisfy the most fastidious, says it.all. The D e lta pam pers both driver and passengers. A hatchback par excellence. My thanks to Jubilee Garage, for making a test car available.


* Nice to know you are in a strong body P


donors


FOUR Ribble v | people who have a total of 200 <| tions of blood honoured with awards.


■ Miss E. M. Postlethcl of The Grove, Wll and Mr Geoffrey II ton, of Bashall Eaves! Office.


Health awards for cl nations were presentl Clitheroe Mayor (<| Leo Wells) to Mrs I garet Bleazard, of (I View, and Mr A| Howarth, of Kel View, both Clithl


The Departmer. I


CE School, Mrs Biel first gave blood 26 ago.


A teacher at St Jal


“I count myself _ to be able to’give blocl


hient’s Clitheroe wl who has been a <| since 1962, believes is needed more thanl today because of de\| ments in medical scief It is more than 30 1


others who are less fof ate ,” she said. Mr Howar'th, .. cashier at Ribblesdall


since Miss Postlethvl a retired State Regisl Nurse, became invl with the blood transfl service.


was a general treal and musical spec! with the Girl Guides! sociation and has stj at the Northern Schij Music.


For many years!


NWWA, Mr Wha made his first donatil 1964 because “it \v| good idea at the time! has since been a rel donor, always thirl that it is better to" than to receive.


A water bailiff wit|


ceremony to receive : awards for 25 done! were, from Clitherocl Donald Lawson, of Jif Terrace; Mrs Ban Lawton, of Raded Street and Mrs Do! Smithson, of Waddil Road; Miss Hazel ClI of West Bradford arl Kenneth Robinsoi| Waddington.


Also present a t | ___ Praising the awardl LANCIA FANCIA FOR EVERY


As you may have gathered, There are new faces in our showrooms . . . Wickedly handsome Italian faces, With power written into every line, And superiority into every curve. They’re there because Italy’s leading car Is now available from Burnley’s leading garage. We’re celebrating the start of our new Lancia Franchise


With an exciting Open Weekend. We’ll have Free refreshments for callers, And some rather tempting special offers. So come to Jubilee this Saturday or Sunday . And have a chance to test-drive cars that, without doubt, Will make a Lancia Fancia out of you.


DELTA 1500 £ 4 ,9 9 5


BETASALOON £ 5 ,0 8 5


BETA COUPE 1500 £ 5 ,4 9 0


BETA 1600 HPE £ 6 ,2 5 0


BETA SPYDER £ 6 ,2 5 0


Delivery charges, number plates and road fund licence extra


GAMMA SALOON £ 7 ,6 7 0


GAMMA COUPE £ 9 ,6 6 9


Jubilee Garage-Accrington Road- Burnley- Phpne:27328/9 ~ f * . ■ ■ ".-■•Y- • * . . . ? • » / » . . r ., tv ;-*. if* \ *- a T. r * - . » *v -« .. v. . l .. .V,,- *\ a , \ ^


{qualifying for award the same time is uniq| the history of the tral sion service in the R | Valley.”


The Lancaster cent!


the National Blood Tl fusion Service, whicll ganises the Clitheroel sions, paid its own t r i to the gold award r ners. The ladies reed


a cake apiece and the | a tie.


■Wharton, Mr Robirf Front: Mrs Smithson,! Bleazard, Miss Post| waite, Mrs Lawton, Clarke.


tion with Coun. Well:! (back, from the left)! Howarth, Mr Lawson!


Seen after the presJ


ners, local donor ol iser Mr Bernard Shall of Somerset Avenue, f “To have nine pq


Wh;


w i m SPARKLING FOR A LIE


The fresh white!


our windows and doq today, gone tomorrow! permanent so they f discolour come rain, In fact Lifetimel


windows resist weatl better than the toug! Standard demands. [


MAINTENAh FORALIFl


Our windows anl


made from a proven, tif advanced material - uPVC, and because tfl pit, corrode or rot the! need painting.


DRAUGHl FORALIFl


Draughts can ad


the heat loss in your 11 Lifetime-Carefree wf are double glazed and double seal system wl draughts, so you s a \ |


money.


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