First car at the Waiho - 11 hour car trip, Hokitika to Franz.1911.

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Descriptionthe first car at Waiho, 18th July,1911.
The crew of Reo Roadster,photographed at Batson`s Hotel,is:Driver Bill Renton, his Brother Paul,and in the dickie seat,, the mechanic.

The 92 miles of rough road and riverbed were covered in 11 hours and 30 minutes, of which 6 hours and 30 minutes were driving time.The car was towed through all rivers except the Whataroa river,and each time the magneto was unbolted and carried across inside.

Frequent punctures led the team to reduce the high pressure tyres from 60 pounds to 20 pounds per square inch.Date of Photo18th July,1911Map^[1]ContributorTony Kokshoorn

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Location (city or town)Franz JosefPersonBill RentonPaul RentonAustin HaymanEventFirst car at the Waiho

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First car at the Waiho - 11 hour car trip, Hokitika to Franz.1911.

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