THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1928.
THE CHINA MAIL,
THE MOTORISTS' PAGE [
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BUYERS GUIDE
MOTOR CARS.
ARMSTRONG SIDDELEY.-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's
Road. C.4759.
BUICK-The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 33 Wong Nel Chung
Road, Happy Valley. C.1247. CADILLAÇ.—Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. C.4769. CHEVROLET-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. C.4759, CHRYSLER.-A. Lùng & Co., 19, Queen's Road, C. : Tel, C. 1219. HANOMAG.-Wai On Taeung, Ltd., 248 Des Voeux Road, C.
Tel. C. 711,
MORRIS.-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. C4759. - OAKLAND.-Lane, Crawford, Ltd.
OLDSMOBILE.—The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 39 Wong Nei
Chung Road, Happy Valley. C.1247.
PACKARD.-The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 33 Wong Ne! Chung
Road, Happy Valley, C.1247.
PONTIAC.-Lane, Crawford, Ltd.
ROLLS-ROYCE-Hongkong Ilotel Garage, Queen's Road. 0.4759. SINGER-Gilman & Co., da, Des Voeux Road Central. STUDEBAKER,-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road, C4759. VAUXHALL-Lane, Crawford, Ltd.
WHIPPET-Gilman & Co., 4a, Des Voeux Rd., C. WILLYS-KNIGHT.-Gilman & Co., 40, Des Vaux Road Central,
MOTOR TRUCKS AND TRACTORS, BROCKWAY MOTOR TRUCKS.-The Asiatic American Co. Tel.
C. 244.
CHEVROLET.-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. C4759, FEDERAL TRUCKS.-Kin Cheong Hong, 37, Connaught Road C.
Tel C. 6.
G.M.C.-The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 33-Wong No! Chung Road,
Happy Valley. C.1247.
GUY.-A. Lung & Co., 19; Queen's Rd., C. Tel. C. 1219. MORRIS.-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. C.4759. STUDEBAKER-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. C.4759. WILLYS KNIGHT TRUCKS.-Gilman & Co., Ltd., Des Voeux Rd. C. MOTOR CYCLES.
B. S. A. The Sincere Co, Ltd., Des Voeux Road. C.1067..
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NEW HUDSON-A. Lung & Co, 19, Queen's Road C. Tel. C.
1219. RALEIGH.-A. Lung & Co., 19, Queen's Road, C. Tel. C. 1219. ROYAL ENFIELD-A Lang & Co., 19, Queen's Road C. Tel.: C
1219.
TYRES AND ACCESSORIES. ACCESSORIES-Hong Kong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. C.4759. ACCESSORIES--The Duro Motor Co., Nathan Road, Kowloon, K.226. AUTO-TOTAL FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Keller, Horn & Co., Ltd,
16-19, Connaught. Rosid, Central.
COLUMBIA BATTERIES The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 83,
Wong Nel Chung Road, Happy Valley. C.1247.4 FIRESTONE TYRES The Dragon Motor Car Co, Ltd., 38; Woug
Nel Chung Road, Happy Valley. C.1247,2 MILLER ACCESSORIES A. Lung & Co., 19, Queen's Rd,"
Tel. G.1219
MILLER T bré. Lung & Co.:10) Queen's Rd, Gs Tel #PRESTOLITE BATTERIES Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's
Road.” C.4759.
STOCK CARS
HOLDERS OF MANY RECORDS
WORLD-WIDE
IN BRITAIN
„STATE OF THE MOTOR INDUSTRY
A SURVEY
NEW CARS
CHRYSLER CO. PRESENT THREE
INTERNAL EXPANDING
Announcement recently that The Society of Motor Manufac- Following the announcement of an the International Association of turers & Traders Ltd., has recently entirely new car; "The Da Soto," Recognised Automobile Clubs in issued an authoritative survey of with promise of its appearance Paris had officially confirmed five the Motor Industry of Great Britain within a short period, Walter P. world records established by and from the information collated Chrysler, president of the Chrysler Studebaker's President. Eight at therein several interesting points In Corporation, has presented to the the Atlantic City Speedway near connection with the British Motor public three new automobile crea- New York, adds another link to Industry, are filustrated. the chain of international per-) |formance achievements establish- ed by Studebaker-built cars dur-
tions, namely, the Chrysler "Ply- mouth," the new car which the Growth of Output
Chrysler Corporation has ballt to Possibly one of the most striking compete in the low-priced field, and ing the past year, according to characteristics of the British Motor the two new modela in the regular the Jocal Studebaker-Erskine dealer.
| Industry has seen its expansion in line of Chrysler cars, the "65" and "Studebaker now holds 114 off-}
the master of the output of its fac- the "75,"
The "Plymouth" has entirely new cial American stock car records, tories, for in twenty years it has all made under the. sanction increased production from 12,000 developments both in body and and supervision of the Ameri- cars and commercial vehicles, which chassis design. With Chrysler en- can Automobile Association, was the sum of its efforts in 1507gineers concentrating every effort on America's highest motoring to 209,000 in 1927. Of this latter the production of a model which authority. The most recent and total the number of cars produced would compare favourably in opera-. spectacular achievement was the was 167,000 while the balance of tion and effect with high-priced run of the four President Elghts 52,000 represented commercial cara, a distinctive and individual accomplished of 30,000 miles at speeds from 64 vehicles. In this latter connection croation has been to 68 miles an hour. This feat it is interesting to note that the which, it is prophealed, will make eclipses any record ever made in number of commercial vehicles alone over the whole fabric of the low- the history of transportation." is nearly five times as great as the priced field.
"In Europe, South America, total number of vehicles produced Radiator lines are new and smart; Australia,-wherever motor cars twenty years ago, while the number the whole silhouette is aleek and are known, Studebaker-built cars of cars is nearly fourteen times na graceful, the body itself low-awang have won honours in the most great. This increased production and well balanced. A delicate pro- severe competition," he said; has naturally had the result of de-blem in dynamics was adequately "In Australia, a stock Stude-creasing the ratio of cars to popu- met with the installation of a high baker Commander roadster, not lation and while in 1917 there was power engine which operates smooth- long ago broke 48 existing Aus-only one car to every 550 persons ly and easily at all speeds. tralian records and established a there is now one to every 56 persons, virtual monopoly on that contin- With increased output it is satis-
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ent's speed marks. Driven by factory to notice that prices have The Chrysler "Plymouth" Is the Norman Smith, motor editor of a fallen until at the present time, only car in the low-priced field with Sydney, newspaper, The Comman-taken on a gold basis (Lo, in pre- the
Bafety factor of Internal der shattered all period records war money) the current prices of Expanding hydraulic for 24 hours and for distances private cars and commercial vehicles brakes, wet weather does not affect from 100 to 1,700 miles, and later are 50.1 per cent. and 38 per cent. their efficiency and dirt is kept out travelled 3,711 miles in 147 hours respectively below the and 32 minutes to establish a new level. A further point in connec features are moulded brake linings, pre-war of them. Combined with theae | trans-Continental record from tion with 1928 prices is the radical hitherto found only on cars of far
Fremantle to Brisbane.
advance in design, performance and more expensive construction. The "In Europe virtually every equipment bottr of cars and commer. "Silver Dome" perfected high com Studebaker model has scored per-elat vehicles: As compared with preasion cylinder head uses any formance triumphs. One of the most recent victories was won in 1914 to-day's prices include in most grade of fuel. Poland when a stock model cases spare wheel, four wheel brakes, Other revolutionary features of Erskine Six Sedan driven by S. lighting and starting equipment, the new car are the generosity of Zychon triumphed over 120 com- speedometers etc., which were, all body lines and unusual leg room and petitors in the "Star Race," spon-extras on pre-war models.
head room, resulting in a maximum. sored by the Automobile Club of Exports and Imports
of comfort for passengers; moulding Lodz, by covering 1,108 kilo-
treatment which permits of greater metres in 17 hours, 43 minutes.
British Exports during 1927 still distribution in the choice of colour- "Up in the steep passes of the showed an increase over 1926 despite ings, and the new alender profile Alps, two Commanders recently the conditions prevailing. In the radiator shell and new bowl-shaped captured highest awards for cars second half of the year in one Imheud lamps, both chrome plated, in- of their class in the 2,989-kilo-portant market. It is interesting suring permanent brightness and metre VII ADAC Reichsundto note that while in 1925 the total beauty. Alpenfahrt, German reliability number of vehicles exported by the A study of further specifications are all higher. There is a distinct grade of fuel, has all of the late trial.
chief producing countries was 271,- of the line of "Plymouths" serves innovation in the radiator shell deffeatures of the "66" plus a few in- "During the Eindhoven (Hol-746 of which Great Britain's per- only to reinforce, the idea that the sign. Both head and cowl lamps are novations which automatically are land)-Paris Reliability run last centage was. 2.3 per cent. It had low-priced car feld has been com- ingeniously mounted, concealing all demanded of the higher grade.model. year four Studebaker Directors risen to 380,233 in the first six pletely revolutionised by the appear-bolts, nuts, wires and grommets. Automatic thermostatic radiator captured the team prize and indi-months of 1928 and the British ance of this latest Chrysler innova- Non-shatterable windshield glass is shutters expedite engine efficiency in vidual gold medals as a reward for Manufacturers percentage of the tion.
standard equipment for the "75.” superior performance. Driven by total exports had doubled. an amateur driver, another Direc- The import of complete commer-
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cold weather, and add to the frontal New Designs
Insulated Bodies
appearance of the model. A duplex tor blazed a new tail across Europe cial vehicles into Great Britain The full crown, fenders have a The entire body in both "65" and channel frame gives greater rigidity in a round trip between Paris and during 1928 has dwindled to a
broad, gentle sweep, and completely "75" models is mounted on rubber- and finer high speed operation. The Saloniki, Greece.
negligible quantity while there has protect the front of the car from ised fabric shims to promote quiet automatic windshield wiper has an "In England the Erskine quali-been an increase in the number of splashes. The radiator is high and nees and prevent loosening of hold-automatic return which keeps the fied for gold medal awards in both chassis and complete private cars.
distinctive. Doors are wide, and down bolts. Seats are wider and wiper out of driving focus at all. the London-Land's End and Lou-For the nine months ending Septem those for the closed bodies are roomier, with greater leg room and times when not in use. don-Edinburgh Reliability Trials, ber 1928; the total value of Experts equipped with large windlaces to head room; upholstery and body trim two of the most important tests of Vehicles, Chassis and parts ex-of the easy riding, form-fitting type. new colours are offered for each of Chrysler owners everywhere, born of
prevent drafts. Seat cushions are finer and more durable. Brilliant
Voluntary expression of last year.
"In India, an Erskine Six Tour-965.
ceeded that of Imports by £1,341,- Hardware is satin finish. Throttle, the six body styles. Both models their enthusiasm for the results. er driven by C. E. Perry set a new
bright and dim light control levers are equipped with Lovejoy hydraulic secured from their cars, reveal that record between Rangoon and
Employment and Wages
and horn button, are at the top of shock absorbers all around.
this great motor car organisation Mandalay by covering 502 miles The Motor Industry is now one of the steering. past. The Instrument
Bodles and engines of both cars has consistently engineered, design- over poor roads in 84 hours. The the most important in Great Britain panel is indirectly lighted and is are wholly insulated against trans-ed and produced cars combining previous record. for the tip was and while in 1907, the numbers of controlled by an independent switchmitting shocks to each other by the durability and long life with ex- [514 days."
people employed directly in the conveniently located.
new type Chrysler engine mountings coptionally low maintenance and Construction and Repair of Road The "65" and "75" In the Chrysler having rubber plates between the operating costs. Motor Vehicles (excluding Motor line are entirely new, both in style frame and engine supports."
Though the original Chrysler cars. Cycles) and in the manufacture of and design. Standardised quality parts, accessories and tyres for the has permitted lower prices than in the "75" and "65," are completely company records show that many of All rumble seat body styles, both are to-day only four years old, the same was 34,000 and the average over before, while the distinctly new finished with heavy tilted rubber them have already exceeded 100,000 earnings of all skilled and unskilled features both in mechanical equipmats on the tilted floors, heavy
miles. A new feature of luxurious men were 40/83⁄41⁄4% : per week, the ment and body design have resulted leather seats, wider than before, California, real estate man, is be- Mr. C. G. Grove, a Los Angeles, motor car coachwork which made numbers employed in 1927 had in- In the presentation of a motor car arm rests and other conveniences. its first appearance at the inter-creased to 257,000 earning on an which is unusual and distinctive.
lieved to have driven a Chrysler national automobile salon in average 80/74 per week.
Other features of the new models further than any other person, ever Graceful curves of the body lines for Paris is the use of a bright golden
both cars have been achieved by a are light action, Internal Expanding Including the factory test pilots. metal for exterior hardware and
harmoniaation of all detail as to line. hydraulle four wheel brakes, with Several months ago, his "70" road- bright metal work such as bump-;
Crowned roof, arched windows and which are used moulded squeakless ster had already covered 160,000 ers and door harulles. Though its
Traffic in Shanghai, China, is the hood side panela contribute to carry brake linings; and the use of new miles. His total repair bill for that cost is high for automobile use most diverse in the world, ranging out this effect: Full crowned "air Isc-Therm Invar pistons.
distance in addition to fuel, oil, and! noted coachmakers have greeted its appearance with intense te from ricshes-and wheelbarrows to wing" fenders, lower, broader and
Other Points
tyres was not over $150.00." est and many predict its quick the latest models of motor trucks more sweeping, synchronise with the An interesting aldelight on the b adoption for use on the most and limousines,
sleek body. Radiator, hood and cow! "65" which speaks volumes for the According to Professor. C, E luxurious cars, ...
progress in the automotive world in Griffin, of the University of Town, general and for Chrysler Incentive who investigated the history of and integrity in particular, is that 100,000 cars, the life of an automo- the new model, roomier, more bile is seven years. luxurious and equipped with a finer and larger engine: than Chrysler's first famous car of four years ago,
The car on which this beautiful new metal made its debut is Studebaker's luxurious Louis XIV limousine, mounted on the Pre- akient Eight chassis and displayed at the Studebaker stand in the Grand Palais,
Bumpers and door handles are of this brights golden metal in keeping with the luxury of the in- terior finish, which is carried out to symbolias the luxury of the period when the courf of Louis le Grand was the greatest in Europe.
Coachmakers, ace in the new process a metal which will per- mit them to vary the nickel and chromium now so widely used for headlamps and other plated ex- terior metalwork on fine motor
rockat@car by gun
Valier,
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is sold at a much lower price. Many features heretofore exclusive to the
higher chrypkart its 20 ENGINE
included in the #65. Like the "75" and the Imperial "80,"
bearing crankshaft
counter-
weighted. This is the first time such a feature has been incorporated In any car even app
price of the
develops 68 hor speed of 65
with
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