THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27,' 1928.
THE CHINA MAIL,
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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 Ne! Chung
Road, Happy Valley. C.1247.
CADILLAC.-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road.· C.4759. CHEVROLET.-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. C.4759. CHRYSLER—A. Lung & Co., 19, Queen's Road, C. Tel. C. 1219. HANOMAG.-Wai On Tseung, Ltd., 243 Des Voeux Road, G.
Tel. C. 711.
MORRIS.----Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. C:4759. OAKLAND,-Lane, Crawford, Ltd.
OLDSMOBILE.—The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 33: Wong Nel
Chung Road, Happy Valley, C.1247.
PACKARD. The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 33 Wong Nei Chung
Road, Happy Valley, C.1247. PONTIAC.-Lane, Crawford, Ltd.
ROLLS-ROYCE-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. C.4769, SINGER-Gilman & Co., 4a, Des Voeux Road Central STUDEBAKER-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. C.4759. VAUXHALL--Lane, Crawford, Ltd.
WHIPPET.-Gilman & Co., 4a, Des Voeux Rd., Ca WILLYS-KNIGHT-Gilman & Co., 4a, Des Voeux Road Central. MOTOR. TRUCKS AND TRACTORS. BROCKWAY MOTOR TRUCKS-The Asiatic American Co. Tel.
C. 244.
CHEVROLET.-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. C.4759, FEDERAL TRUCKS.-Kin Cheong Hong, 37, Connaught Road C.
Tél. C. 6.
G.M.C.-The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 33 Wong Nei-Chung Road,
Happy Valley. C.1247.
GUY.-A. Lung & Co., 19, Queen's Rd., C. Tel. C. 1219. MGRRIS-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 Sineare Co., Ltd., Des Voeux Road. C.1067. 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 Lung & 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, Kern & Co., Ltd.,
16-19, Connaught Road, Central.
COLUMBIA BATTERIES-The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 83,
Wong Nói Chúng Krond. Happy Valley, E1247. FIRESTONE TYRES--The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 88, Wong
Nei Chung Road, Happy Valley, 0.1247. MILLER: ACCESSORIES.—A, Lung & Co., 19, Queen'
Tol. C.1219.
MILLER TYRES.-A. Lung & Co., 19, Queen's Rd., O., Tel. C.1219. PRESTOLITE BATTERIES-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's
Road. C4759.
SEVEN MODELS
BRITISH FIRM'S GOOD SHOWING
LONGS AND SHORTS
ย
were
BATTERED CAR
DARING INTER-CONTINENT
TRIP
1922 STUDEBAKER
Armstrong Siddeley cars
A battered touring car, which represented in recent show had crossed the rondless section by a 30 h.p. six-cylin. of the Isthmus of Panama on der special enclosed landaulette August 28 by bouncing over 23 with new self-changing silent miles of railroad ties, came to a four-speed gearbox, a Lang 20 hp. sudden halt, swerved to one side, six-cylinder enclosed - limousino, a and coasted 'down the steep em- Short 20 h.p. chassis, a Short 20 bankment of the Panama Railroad p. saloon, a 15 h.p. six-cylinder right-of-way on to the Gamboa Weymann fabric saloon, a 14 h.p. road. A few hours later: the car, four-cylinder fabric saloon, and a minus top and mudguards, arrived new 12 h.p, six-cylinder fabric, at Panama City. saloon (£275)."
Jose Mario Barone and his; veteran Studebaker Tourer had completed the hardest and most
dangerous half of a daring inter- continent trip."
A Self-Changing Gear-Box Taking these models in order, the chief point of interest on the 30 hp. is the new self-changing Barone and his 1022 model allent four-speed gearbox. This is Studebaker, which had already claimed to be dead silent in ac-travelled more than 100,000 miles, tion, and to be so simple that a set out from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil child can operate it. The selec- on a trip overland to New York, tive control is mounted on the N.Y., on July 29, 1927. More than steering wheel, and enables the one year later, after successfully driver to select his next gear be-i
negotiating rivers, mountain fore he actually requires it, the hetual change being made later in Infested swamps, the intrepid driv
ranges, trackless deserts and fever the box merely by depressing and er and his battered car triumphant- releasing a pedal.' The box hasty completed their conquest of the been under test for several years. South American continent.
and is available at an extra cost)
of £50 and £35 respectively on the
Start From Klo
30 and 20 h.p..six-cylinder, modela.
Starting at Alo de Janeiro, the Other points of interest on the 30 route followed by Barone led, to are the new metal dash, the up- Montevideo. Uruguay: Buenos swept fráme which enables the Aires and across Argentina to La body to be carried lower and the Paz, Bolivin; over the mountains | provision of a 21-gallon petrol tank to Lima, Peru; then north to at the rear.
Guayaquil and Riobamba, Ecuador; Tumaco. Cali and Bienaventura, Colombia, and on across the Isthmus of Panama.
The Long 20 h.p.. six-cylinder model remains unaltered, points of interest being its central chassis lubrication system, adjustable can- The obstacles encountered by tilever springs, and generally sim- ple and sturdy design.
the trail blazers in their trip across the Isthmus were consider-
means
Remarkable Stamina
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The Short 20 H.P. Six Cylinder Caried trivial compared to many en- The Short 20 h.p. model, which to negotiate a stretch of 23 miles countered on the trip, yet they had was shown as a chassis and as a of roadless country. saloon, is probably the most. auc-
Roads extend 10 miles inland on cessful British car of its type, its the Atlantic side and 17 miles in- stamina, power and speed being land on characteristic features. Since the Isthmus.
the Pacific, side of the
The only
of last show the rear springs have travelling over the remaining 23 been underslung to enable the miles is by the Panama Railroad. bodies to be carried lower. At-In negotiating the roadless section, tractive two-tone colour schemes Barone piloted his Studebaker as have been developed, while the ex-an "extra" running on a regula cellent features of central chassis tion "31" Panama Railroad train lubrication, automatic ignition order. The order, dated at Balboa control and swivelling headlamp Heights, August 26, and address- reflectors, which were introduced ed to Sr. Jose Mario Barone at last year, are being continued, Gatun, read as follows:
The 15 H.P. Six Cylinder Car The 15 hp. six-cylinder model was shown with a genuine Wey-
"Having been granted permis. mann body, a point of interest besion by bfr. S. W. Heald, Superin- ing the drop head." The lines of tendent, to continue your journey thia body are excellent, the undor. in your Studebaker automobila slung rear springs enabling it to from Rio de Janeiro to New York, be built lower, and the provision using the right-of-way of the of four lights instead of six pro- Panama Railroad, you will proceed] = viding a degree of privacy in the under the direction of ex-conduc rear seat which is not available tor R. E. Hopkins as pilot. You! with other types. The central will, after arrival of Exu 655 north The 1929 programme of the chassis lubrication system and au-at Gatun, run extra, Gatun to Standard Company shows that tomatic ignition control are again Gambox. Sighed C. W. Northrup, while the well-known 9 h.p. car is retained.
dispatcher."
retained with detail improvements, The 14 R.P. Four Cylinder Car City required approximately 12 ing listed. One of these is a 9 The trip from Colon to Panama two altogether new cars are be The 14 h.p. model which is the hours for the 48 miles, 25, of hp. car with a longer wheelbase only four cylinder type in the which were range represents remarkable value Barone and his mechanic were ac is a 15 h.p. six-cylinder.
railroad ties. than in the past, and the other for money as a full sized four or companied on their trip by R. E. The new six light fabric saloon at £325. Hopkins, Studebaker-Erskine dis known as the Teignmouth.
"Nine" is a Saloon Again one noted the under-slung tributor in Panama, and Walter wheel-base of this is 8 ft. 3. in. The rear springs, the lower frame, the Zimmerman, Studebaker salesman (7 in. longer than generally improved appearance of in Balboa.
on the other the body, the central chassis City, the veteran tourer was plac- contributing to a very attractive On arrival in Panama "Nines"), the increased length Jubrication and automatic ignition! control, all points that the prac-showroom, where it attracted huge better road holding properties.. ed on display in the Studebaker appearance and providing even tical owner driver family man will thoroughly appreciate,
crowds. A few days later Barone The body of this car is fitted with resumed his trip, expecting to ara sliding roof and the upholstery New 12 H.P. Six Cylinder Saloon rive in New York before the end la In leather cloth. The bucket
The centre of interest on the of the year.
front seats are independently ad stand was undoubtedly the new 12 The Studebaker Tourer is fitted justable and the general equip h.p. six cylinder which was shown with the motor and body with ment is very complete. with K four light four-seater which Barone originally started on fabric saloon body priced at £275. his history-making trip..
In general, the chassis specifica In addition to this model, this markable stamina is told in Nines, except, of course, for the Its re-tion is similar to that of the other chassis is available with two or striking manner by the sign, faint greater length. At £216, the four seater touring bodles at but legible, which still appears on
one side of the battered body value for money, and, which is also Teignmouths represent excellent It Bends. But Does the point, they are now coming
£260.
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The saloon has a very attrac- tive appearance, and for so com pact and light a cor provides an astonishing amount of accommoda- tion for four full size people. It
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through the works so that imme
diate deliveries are available.
A Six-Cylinder Saloon at £325
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is completely equipped and pos- has not been sacrificed. The Saloons are the vogue, and the 6315 x 102 mm, cubic capacity beter leaf. Dunlop 29x5 in, tyres sesses an excellent turn of speed transmission unit consists of a new 15 h.p. alx-cylinder is a ing 1,930 cc., with an annual tax are used. and acceleration.
It is the sort three-speed gearbox mounted on Saloon car for which the price of of £15. The crankshaft has seven This new 15. hp, car is known of model that those who study the front end of the torque tube, £825 has been Axedz
At this bearings, and. Duralumin connect as the Exmouth,; and it is certain- economy or those who require a the rear axle being of the banjo figure it is one of the cheapest ing rods are used. The pistonsly one of the most attractive second car to supplement a big type which allows the differential six-cyllader saloons on the home are of the split-skirt type, which, models ever introduced by the family model will appreciate. It
and spiral bevel gear to be easily market. Rumours of the advent of it is claimed, altogather prevents famous, Coventry, factory. It is has a 4,1t, track and an 8 ft. 9 in. reached.
this model have been afloat for "slap" and seizure. The gear-box also being made in a "special" wheelbase. The R.A.C. rating is Springing is by half elliptics, several months, but this is only is In unit with the engine and pro type, with wire wheels, 54 in. 12 hp, and the petrol consumption those at the rear being under- to be expected since it has been vides four speeds and reverse. tyres, furniture hide upholstery is over 30 m.p.g.
Blung. Four wheel brakes of undergoing strenuous tests during Central control is adopted.
and other luxuries, The design of the chassis, fol- large diameter are fitted, another the past season. From these tests Suspension is by half-elliptic The well-known 9 hp. Fulham lows standard Armstrong Siddeley excellent point being a three-way it has emerged successfully and springs of ample size. These Saloon, much, improved in appear- practice, and although the weight petrol tap which allows a surplus its performance is stated to be exaprings have shock absorber ance, remains at $136, but for has been reduced, the stamina for supply of fuel to be tapped in tremely satisfactory,
qualities built in, there being two extra this can be obtained with which these cars are well known emergency,
The engine dimensions are re-bound leaves on top of the mas aliding, roof,