Whitby Free Press, 13 Sep 1973, p. 5

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WHITBY FREE PRESS, TI-URSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1973, PAGE 5 AUTOFESI '13 Bathtub Buggy What at first glance appears to be a bathroom rolling along from out of another century is in reality the newest in unique show vehicles, the intriguing BATHTUB BUGGY. Built by Customizer George Barris ini co - operation witlî Promotions Inc., and Monogram Models, BATHTUB BUGGY includes aIl of the essentials and many of the luxuiries found in a bathroom. In front is a lavatory. Amidships is a vanity doubling as driver's seat. In the rear is a real bathtub. Connecting it ail lis tbe craziest set of brass- plated plumbing that ever made an automobile run as run this one does, powered by it's 289 Ford engine. The lavatory anîd bathtub are finisbed in a white pearl with candy gold leaf lace impressions, candy gold highlights, baud - striping ini a co - ordinatè 'd colour. Alil faucets, bot and cold taps, and the sbower head are of Grecian motif, in 24 karat gold. The driver's compartment features such items as a lighted theatrical make - up mirror, a vanity table covered in a gold metaîflake vinyl and containing a stereo tarie deck, a boudoir - type bench with upholstered toilet seat beadrest mounted on a rol- bar (whicb looks like plunibing). The flooring is wbite and gold vinyl and a combina tion of golden carpeting. For added comfort, two footrests are fasbioned from brass - plated toilet rolîs. This car is one of many to be displayed at the Oshawa Autofest car show, September 19 - 20, at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium. DRAGS 64Kinky- Drags '73" is one of the new events on this year's Oshawa Autofest schedule. This motoring event is si- ated for Sturday, Sept. lStb at the Oshawa Centre (south east corner) and will be or- ganized by the Oshawa MIotor Sport Club ic. Basically a slalom around plastic pylons, the driver mu- st pit bis driving skill and his car's manoeuverability ag- ainst the dlock and another competitor running an iden- tical course simultaneoLlsly. The driver who completes the course in the least time with the minimum of penal- ties returns to run off against other winners in round robin fashion until one winner in each class is determined. Mature Babysitter wanted for 4 - month old baby. Week days, Monday to Friday. Call 668 - 6535; 6'73"p Cars are classed according to wbeelbase and performan- ce in an attempt to make the competition between the drivers' abilities and not bet- ween the cars. Awards are given to ail class winners. Everyoiie holding a valid drivers license and driving a roadworthy car is welcome to pit bis or ber skill against tbe dlock and other drivers, and find out how good a driver be or she really is. Registration of competing cars opens at 10:00 a.m., practice is al 11 :00 a.m., with the first runs starting at 12:00 noon. See you Sturday, Sept. lStb at the south east corner of the Oshawa Centre for the running of the Autofest "'73 KINKY - DRAGS." CROXALL & SON LTD. HARDWARE CEMENT & BUILDERS CIL PAINTS DRAIN TILE SUPPLI ES .BRICKS 93 WINCHESTER, RD. BROOKLIN Phone 655-4841 September Story Houni Commencing Sat. Sept. 8, ord." On Sat. at 10:30 a.m., the Whitby we will be pres( Public Library will again pre- puppet play ""The sent the Saturday Morning Hen." The childre Story Flour for boys and Story Hour Sepi girls. To get the program take a trip via fuil off with a roaring start "Elsa Country." They and Her Cubs" will be our witness the "Greai movie feature. Other ùl is ery" and sing to be shown at that Story t he "Folksong Fai Hour are "Blaze Glory," ' ptember's falling The Animal Movie" and tend themnselves tc Hercules and the Magic Sw- craft that the ci, be doing Sept. 29. 0 am LU 1973 INTERNATIONAL PLOWING MATCH FARM MACHINERY DEMONSTRATION SEPT. 25-29 J. D. McGUGAN & NEIGHBORING FARMS ALVINSTON LAMBTON COUNTY WORLDS LARGEST PLOWING MATCH & EXHIBIT 0F FARM EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES OVER 300 EXHIBITS ON 100 ACRES OVER $20,000 IN PRIZES FOR 300 COMPETITORS AND THE CANADIAN PLOWING CHAMPIONSHIP Contact: Ontario Plowovnn Association c,'a Agriculture Soceties Bralnch Ontario Ministly of Agticulture and Fond Parliamnt Buildings TORONTO, Ontario M7A 1A9 sept. 15. ;enting the eLittle Red en attending )t. 22 will ru to "Bear ïshall also t Toy Rob- along witb intasy." Se- ,leaves will o the nature hildren will r M FERRCO ENGINEERING LIMITED has Immediate Openings for the following: Senior Structural Draftsman (woman) Two Intermediate Civil Draftsmen (women> These are permanent positions with good taries and benef its. I.' E.' Send resumne or caîl for interview: R. Vates ~hief Civil Engineer ERRCO ENGINEERING LIMITED I400 Hopkins Street ~Ihitby, Ontario 416) 668 - 9301 THESE ARE TEST RESULTS 14 SMALL CAR MAKERS WILL PROBABLY CHOOSE TO IGNORE., MOTR TREND CAS ECONOMY TEST* 2. DAlSUN ............. 903MPG 13.ULOTUS EUROPA 5-SPEED ....... 36.593 m PG 4.INONDA CIVIC ............. eoeeweau36592 MPG 5. TOYOTA COROLLA 1600 ......... 35.845 MPG 6.MG MIOGET MK U.........519MPG 7. VOLKSWAGEN SQUAREBACK. 34.440MP 8.OPEL MANTA............ omeno33T178 MPGý 9. DOOGE COLT . U*....... ncmmnnae33.77 MPG 10. CHEVROLET VEGA COUPE ..a..a..a32@527 MPG 11. JENSEN-HEALEY. . a..a à a @.a..a31@365 MPG 12.TRIUMPH SPITFIRE MK IV ..... 30.815 MPG 13.AUSTIN MARINA CT .............291170 MPG 14.RENAULT1..... ana......e.29.274 MPG iS5SUBARU 4-DOOR SEDAN ...... 26.215 MPG 'Converted from U.S.-gaIIons. The biggest selling car in Europe. "iKINKI- RUADY MIXED CONCRITE Metered. Del iver y You Pay For 'OnIy The Amount Used Doeiy Delivery Inc'ui'.ng Soturdays and Holidays 942m6501 8"441 1 't, 't, 3 L

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