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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1929.
DODGE
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Striking improvements in the construction and design of Dodge Brothers Improved Victory Siz reveal a larger body and an even more splendid sweep of its inusually long, low, graceful lines.
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The most noticeable thing The fum has proved tie value on about the Singer 1929 programme many occasions, not only no a is that the manufacturers have medium for comedy and dramatic decided not to enter into the price-entertainment, but as an educa- war which is alleged to be raging tional media, and it is interesting between some concerns. In fact, to record that the British Manufae- as Mr. W. E. Bullock, the Manag-turers Section of the Society of ing Director, sald at a recent Motor Manufacturers and Traders, agents' meeting, they have alm-realising this, has enlisted its aid in ed at improving the breed rather an attempt to present to the world than at reducing the price. He a complete and instructive record of pointed out, also, that the extra the high degree of efficiency do feat of wheel-base in the Singer which British automobile engineer. Junior (the Junior is 7 ft. 6 in.
ing has attained. against the 6 ft. 6 in. and less of certain other light cars) just pro- vided that extra room which makes all the difference..
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Scenes have been depicted in many representative and important British mator factories, and as a In the cases of the Juniorult the public in all the motor 2-seater and saloon, the prices markets of the world will be afford- have been reduced £5, these cars ed the opportunity of inspecting now costing £185 and £160 respec-"behind the scenes" and will realise British-made tively at home. There is
reason why change in the cost of two other vehicles are so consistently giving models, but the majority show a reliable service under all conditions slight increase. This is due to the in all localities.
The film deals with all steps In all-round improvements which have been effected as regards both the production of the chassis from chassis and body-work.
the reception of the raw material One of the most interesting of and through the many and varied the body improvements is in res-operations to the assembly plant, pect of the Sunshine Saloons of all and deals not only with the car, but three models Junior, Senior and also with the goods and passenger Six. This new body can be opened carrying vehicle. An insight is or closed at will, whilst the car is given into the building, and atting actually in motion. The hood, or of bodies and into the manufactur hend, runs in channels and all ing of some of the necessary acces- that it is necessary to do is to turn eories that are indispensable to the a handle to raise or lower it. This modern vehicle. A growing and handle is situated at the right important section of the Automobile hand of the driver's seat and can be operated without a reduction of the car's speed.
Industry-the motor boat and max- ine engine-also figures in the pictorial record, while the steam Amongst the Junior's chassis vehicle has also be recorded sphere. improvements may be numbered
Typical Illustrationa the use of Newton shock absorb.
Typical illustrations of the func- ers front and rear, a one-piece tions performed by mechanical On wonders whether the latest propeller shaft with fabric discs, transport in the ordinary life of the and semi-community are given and particu order of the Commissioner of aluminium pistons Police is going to do anything to- elliptic rear springs. The engine larly interesting is a portion which wards reducing the noise question is of the overhead camshaft type, shows the six-wheelar negotiating in Bangkok. The order is to the the capacity being 848 c.c. It has all manner of cross-country ob stacies, Indicating how extremely effect that the police are to keep a rating of 7.78 h.p., so that the
which other unable to
While the matter is sub-judice we hesitate to write much about that terrible accident which befell three Europeans recently in Singapore, resulting in the death of one, and in severe injury to two
useful this type of vehicle is in others. It will be recollected that a special watch for drivers of taxi- tax is £8 only.
The actual models are the the evidence so far given to us cabs who drive too fast or who are seemed to show that a motor car causing public nuisance by exces-2-seater at £135, the four-seater performing dutice was being driven rather fast sive horn blowing. Such offend at £140, the Saloon at £160, and forms of transport are along a certain road on a moon- ers are to be sent to headquarters the Sunshine Saloon at £175. undertake. The outstanding advan- light-night,-and-that the motor for attention and admonition, says There is also an altogether new tages of the rigid six-wheeler.on car collided at full speed with a the Bangkok correspondent of 2-seater sports model, which-sells unmade roads or for cross-country stationary
at £140. This has a boat-shaped work are becoming more and more steam-roller and the "Free Preas," Singapore. moved the latter two inches. So far this is all the evidence that we have seen. We shall await full details about the proceedings which are being instituted against the unfortunate owner-driver of the smashed Morris Cowley car, and must in the meantime post- pone all comment.
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To the layman it seems as body of very attractive appear recognised and the British Motor though every driver in Bangkok ance and is equipped with wire Film, in so far as it relates to this should appear before the Com-wheels. It is considerably faster type, gives a graphic conception of missioner for horn offences, de- than the standard 2-seater, hay-its adaptability and utility.
The public has occasions, such as posit five ticals as an admission ing a higher compression ratio,
at the Motor Exhibitions held in of
guilt, and pro-higher gears, etc. mise
Improvements, again, are seen variour centre of inspecting en pay double that
The masse the products of the modern amount on his next appearance. on all the Senior models. This, judging by the spirit of emu-12-seater Drop-head Coupe has a automobile factory, an. inspection But are we in Penang in dan lation which appears to exist new type of body; the four-seater which cannot fail to arouse a strong ger of something of the sort hap-among the horn. blowing fratern- tourer is also of more attractive appreciation of the wonders of up- pening? On the coast road, just ity, a society one automatically appearance, whilst the Saloon has to-date automobile engineering. The beyond the 42nd milestone, we becomes a member of on becom- wider doors and other refine-records of service which British- All the Seniors have made vehicles are giving in all parte passed a steam-roller which ing possessed of a driving licence, mente. had one red lamp so placed should not be long deferred. But Triplex glass windscreens, head of the world hear striking testi- that it was difficult (if not impos- doubling the previous fine for each lamps mounted on a cross mem-mony, too, to the sterling qualities, illuminated switch-board, of British design, material and sible) to see it when approaching fresh appearance before the Com-ber, it from the Tanjong Pagar side. missioner, would speedily reduce walnut cappings, improved clutchworkmanship. The British Motor The steam-roller was drawn up on the horn blowers if not to im- and propeller shaft, and magneto Film will afford to the public a unique opportunity of seeing just the left of the road, and the light potence, then to a more reasonable ignition.
Marles steering and Dewandre how the vehicle is constructed and was easily visible to motorists interpretation of the normal func-
Servo-assisted brakes are used as from an educational point of view coming from George Town; but to tions of a horn or electric buzzer.
in the past. The actual models stone will undoubtedly
prove im- these the roller was not a menace;
THEY PULL THROUGH and prices are as follows: 4/5-mensely Interesting.
seater tourer, £230; Coupe. £240; It la of aufficient length to do Saloon, £260; Sunshine Saloon, adequate Justice to the Importance £270. The engine capacity is of the subject dealt with and to 1,571 c.c., and the annual tax £12. bring before those who will witness It is probable that the Senior it a complete insight into the manu- During the past two years Mr.Saloon, at £260, will prove to be facture and use of the different Grady Garms of Little Rock, Ark, the most popular of the Singer forms of motor transport, but to has been operating six Graham Brothers Trucks on street paving range.
avoid becoming tedious care has The engine of the Six has been beau taken to ensure that scenes are altogether redesigned and is now of those plying for public hire), Mr. Garms relies upon his Gra-of the seven-bearing crankshaft not protracted. are a source of danger to all other hams for reliable performance type. Its bore has been increased traffic using the roads. We in severe service as the following from 63 to 65.5 m.m., thus raising for general display in Great Britain passed a motor bus, the rear statement from his recent letter the capacity from 1,778 to 1,920 and Overseas, and it is anticipated that the result will be to stimulate light of which was only a candle proves: "These Graham Brothers c.c. protected by some red cloth. Tracks are very dependable; they Improvements have been effect- and. Increase public appreciation of The authorities are particular carry their, rated loads regardlessed throughout the chassis and and Interest in, the British Motor enough about frosting the lights of road conditions and are remark bodywork. The most outstanding Industry. of motor cars which are driven by, ably economical to operate and of these is the use of Luvax cen- and belong to, well-to-do citizens maintain."
only for those who would be likely to collide with the steam-roller was the solitary red lamp so placed as to be almost invisible. Surely this is a very dangerous way of protecting a steam-roller, especially in view of the Singapore tragedy?
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GRAHAM TRUCKS POWER PLENTIFUL
There is another matter which needs attention. The rear ligi.ts work-hauling dry mix material to on some bullock carts, (but only the mixer.
The film will shortly be released
tral or "one-shot" lubrication. Noise and Prejudice
Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, speak-|
✡ gréase gun; pres the Worshipful Company of Coach
on one lever Jubri-Makers and Coach Harness Makers, everything on the London, said that if the police and
and those with traffic sense; why Graham Brothers Trueks have al- For the owners of a Senior Six are they not more particular about ways been famed for their ability there is now no "messing about" ing at a recent huncheon given by these public pests 'which ply for to maintain schedules and pull with with hire? When lamps are examined certainty even in the hardest geing. sure we would suggest that it is just But now they possess those qualities cates as important to look at the back In at!!! greater measure than ever chassis. Another important point the Government were to devote more of a motor car as at the front, and before they are equipped with is that Triplex glass is used all attention to noise and less" to speed to be especially careful of any Dodga Brothers new motors and are round. The Coupe and 4/5-seater it would be better for all concerned. vehicle that plies for hire thus speedier and more powerful cont £800 each, as in the past, If they would get rid of noise they "Straits Echo."
than ever before.
whilst the Saloon and Sunshine would get rid of half the dislike
SOUTHPORT CASHES IN
Southport has set an example which might well be followed by other big municipal authorities, Bays "The Light Car and Cyclecar." It has, on the one hand, a thorough- ly go-ahead town council, which.on-
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The phrase "pulling through" has Saloons are listed at £850.
dollar-and-cents meaning for users of Graham Brothers Trucks.
Owners in practically every line of business have proved by actual tests in their work that these trucks. serve at low cost and with certainty,
AS THE NATIVE SEES IT
which the people who were non- motorists bad for motor cars.
Drunken Drivers "Down Under":
Penalties for reckless driving and being drunk in charge of a car in An amusing story is going round New South Wales, Australo, will concerning Geoffrey Munro's ride be increased from #20 to £100 if an round Australia on an Ariel motor amendment to the Motor Traffic Act, At one point, out in the now under consideration, is passed.
THE
courages motor sport not only for town from £8,000 to £4,000 worth of cycle. Its own sake, but for the profit it advertising which has not cost wilds, the natives had never, apThe amendment also gives power to brings to the town, and, on the them a penny. This, of course, isparently, seen a motorcycle before magistrates to sentence offenders to other hand, a vigorous organization viewing the matter. In a purely and they nasembled in hordes to six months imprisshment.
the "piccaninny motorcar." In the Southport Motor Club, which commercial spirit, but it should see Is capable of planning and carry- convince other municipalities that The machine was then parked by ing out a highly successful series motor sport is not only worth while a Thornycroft lorry and the abori of race meetings on the sands. for its own sake, but because it gines explained to each other that The Southport Town Council has, brings affluence to any centre in the Ariel was the lorry's foal. further, shown its interest in the which it is vigorously fostered. Precisely the same t welfare of one of the greatest Bri- This year it is more than probable fated in Robert Grays's book on tish industries of the day by wel that there will be a greater num- Lawrence of Arabla; coming and heartily co-operating ber of sporting and social events thought that the Air In the organisation of the great in different parts of the country. Mswers the foam
promoters will ad motor rally held this year We trust that
One member of the town council receive fr who has kept records estimates that same b their pro-motor raomg poker on a moderate basis, has brought the
ties the
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