ILLUSTRATIONS
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| [Dorothy Levitt. Her favourite photograph. Photo by Foulsham & Banfield, Ltd.] | [Frontispiece] |
| [“Drive your own car.” Photo H. W. Nicholls] | [14] |
| [It is accessories that bring up the cost—you must have a hood. Photo H. W. Nicholls] | [18] |
| [One of the most important articles of wear is a scarf or muffler for the neck. Photo H. W. Nicholls] | [24] |
| [Remember to twist the veil before tying—this prevents the knot working loose. Photo H. W. Nicholls] | [26] |
| [“The useful overall.” Photo H. W. Nicholls] | [28] |
| [This little drawer is the great secret. Photo H. W. Nicholls] | [30] |
| [Unscrew the cap and peep in. Photo H. W. Nicholls] | [32] |
| [Test the quantity of oil in the tank by inserting a piece of stick. Photo H. W. Nicholls] | [34] |
| [Pull up this small rod to enable the “used” oil to run out of the base-chamber. Photo H. W. Nicholls] | [36] |
| [The adjustment of the foot-brake is a matter of seconds. Photo H. W. Nicholls] | [38] |
| [In front of your car you will notice a handle. Photo H. W. Nicholls] | [42] |
| [Release the foot from the right pedal and throttle slightly with the left foot on the left pedal. Photo H. W. Nicholls] | [44] |
| [Your next move is to take off the side brake. Photo H. W. Nicholls] | [48] |
| [It is a simple matter to remove a faulty sparking plug. Photo H. W. Nicholls] | [52] |
| [It is a simple matter to adjust the trembler or screw. Photo H. W. Nicholls] | [56] |
| [Be sure that all nuts and bolts are tight—a rattle is annoying. Photo H. W. Nicholls] | [60] |
| [“Be sure that the petrol tank is full.” Photo H. W. Nicholls] | [62] |
| [This is the switch. Photo H. W. Nicholls] | [66] |
| [This lever is used for changing gear. Photo H. W. Nicholls] | [68] |
| [First advance the spark and give more air. Photo H. W. Nicholls] | [72] |
| [The Automobile Association scouts will, if necessary, stop your car on the road and give you information. Photo H. W. Nicholls] | [74] |
| [The engine will start easily if you first flood the carburettor slightly. Photo H. W. Nicholls] | [76] |
| [The lubrication of the De Dion is extremely simple. Photo H. W. Nicholls] | [80] |
| [Miss Isabel Savory, who not only drives, but repairs her own cars.
Photo Elliott & Fry] | [84] |
| [Baroness Campbell de Lorentz, the first lady in Britain to drive her own car. Photo by Keturah Collings] | [86] |
| [The Honble. Mrs. Assheton Harbord. Drives a Rolls Royce car, owns her own balloon, “The Valkyrie,” and has competed with it in seven races] | [88] |
| [Mrs. George Thrupp, originator of the motor christening. Photo by Arthur Rouselle] | [90] |
DOROTHY LEVITT: A PERSONAL SKETCH
It is not considered difficult for mere man to write about a pretty, young woman. Yet in the case of Dorothy Levitt it is difficult. There are so many things in her delightful private life which would have a vivid interest for the public. But I am forbidden to tread too deeply in that direction.
Dorothy Levitt is the premier woman motorist and botorist of the world. And she is ready to prove and uphold her title at any time.
In the United Kingdom, in France and in Germany, she has achieved distinctions, won success and carried off trophies such as no woman and few men can claim.