15 OCTOBER 1927, Page 35

The question is often asked : " How much will

I have to pay for a really sound closed family car which has a good performance and is economical to maintain ? " My answer is £500, because there is a large selection of roomy saloons at that figure to choose from, with six-cylinder engines capable of a mile a minute, and of climbing hills satisfac- torily, yet which are not costly to run and maintain. The coachwork for that figure can be either fabric covered or metal, with either cellulose or ordinary paint, the body having either a flexible frame or one insulated from the chassis. For this sum you can buy silence, easy starting and lubrication, and all reasonable extras and accessories together with a great degree of comfort in the seating accommodation.