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THE CHINA MAIL,
THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 1929.
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MOTOR RACING
RESULT OF ARGENTINE CONTEST
In sense the Chrysler "75" model The eighth edition of "Motor That automobile racing in Ar- is revolutionary, and few cars have Cycling Manual" just published gentína is vying in- popularity caused so much argument and discus- has been brought right up-to-date with football. the country's sion as did this model on its first ap-by extensive revision and re-illus national game, is apparent by the pearance Chiefly, of course, this was due to the sudden radical change in
wide-spread interest attendant the the external appearance. The interest
many races that have been plan- ing point is that, whereas at first
ned for this year. In past years sight it was difficult to decide whether
custom in this South American re- the car was really handsome or dis-
public has decreed that the driv- tinetly ugly, further consideration. Bug-
er winning the various races re- gested, that it was handsome from a
ceive wide recognition for his three-quarter or front view but not so
skill in piloting his car, while the automobile itself was secondary.
goud to look at from the plain side
aspect. Still further consideration re- vised this impression, since in course of time the side view did not appear so unusual as at first. Anyhow, it is beyond argument that the front of the machine is very attractive indeed.
The car itself is very interesting, and is an excellent example of the value offered for money in the Ameri- can machines, when one recognises that
Whilst the subject is treated right from the beginning in so simple and readable a manner that a com- plate motorcycling education is pre- vided for the novice, there is also complete information on the latest designs of motorcycles, engines, carburetters, valve gear, brake aystems, transmission, frames, side- cars, electric lighting, accessories,
etc.
The art of driving, the cultiva
With the increased number of American Automobiles in Argen- ina each year, public laudation is rapidly turning to the merits of cars that are necessary to success- fally finish these events.
One of the most prominent races held so far this year was its price is naturally augmented by ution of "road sense" to meet modern the Gran Fremio Standard, which duty of considerable proportion, and traffic conditions and road work in
was run an April 19. The run when one realises also that it has a general with a motorcycle or com
was a round-trip between Buenos very good performance generally.
bination are fully dealt with, 88 Aires and Mar Del Plata, a also are maintenance and the care fashionable seaside resort. Only and upkeep of a motorcycle.
strictly stock model cars were per This thoroughly practical hand-mitted to participate in the 540- book is published by Temple Press mile run. Miguel Viggiano, driv- Ltd., 1-15, Rosebery Avenue, Lon- ing a Studebaker President Eight, don, E.C.1, price 2s. 6dget and post was awarded first place in this free 2s. 10d.
The engine is very smooth, very flexi- ble, and, save for a slight, low car- buretter hiss, is almost noiseless. How flexible it is can best be judged by the fact that the Chrysler is essentially an all-top-gear machine, and will pull or
low as 3 m.p.b.. a gradient down to and yet get away-afterwards without using an indirect gear and without slip- ping the clutch. That, in its turn means that the best way to handle the car is to engage top gear almost as soon as the machine moves from rest, lear ing the indirect gears for service on an exceptiinally steep hill. Let it be said that a judicious use of second on a steep gradient very appreciably · in- creases the speed.
An Interesting Point That introduces another interesting point. The unusual form of vacuum tank and suction pipe device which has been a feature of these cars for some years does not, in fact, seem to "dry
up" after prolonged use of full throttle, whereas a great many vacuum tanks give signs of this trouble in exception- al circumstances..
The clutch is probably as-good as it is possible for it to be made. It has no judder, is progressive and easy to oper ate. The gearchange is slightly easier at low speeds than at high speeds, and the knob of the long central gear lever tomes very conveniently to the driver's band when he is comfortably seated. The acceleration figures speak for themselves, especially the time given for top gear. The carburetter has no apparent fat spot whatever.. A car as fast as this would be better, from the European point of view, if it had a decided castor action. That remark applies at speeds of 65 to 75 mph, which, it may be granted, are outside. the range of the average person, but
THE BOL D'OR
HIGH-SPEED RELIABILITY
TRIAL
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The Bol d'Or, twenty-four- hour high-speed reliability trial which was run over a circuit ap
oximately 2.6 miles in length near St. Germaine on resulted in a success in the 500 May 18 and 19,
c.c. class for a Gillet, ridden by Vroonen, whose average speed for the 422 laps which he covered was 45.67 m.p.h. A Rudge-Whitworth,
ridden by James was second, the machine having covered the course 420 times.
First in the 350 cc, class was a Monet-Goyon, which covered the course 307 times at an average speed of 42,96 m.p.h. (Velocette) came in second.
Bruscoli
The average speeds of the first riders in the 250 cc., 175 cc., and 152 cc classes were 39.36 m.ph. 29.25 m.p.h., and 26.58 m.p.h. ze spectively.
The G00 c.c. sidecar clugs was speed being 39.13 m.p.h. for 353 won by another Gillet, the average
laps, while the 850 cc., sidecar class winter's average apeed for 321 laps was 84.73 m.p.h.
the alteration would make the car. a thought steadier for fast work and help the driver considerably on a sharp turn at low speed. The steering is very light, and the steering wheel has the while of the importers to bear in a thin rim, affording a secure grip.
Again considering the car from the point of view of its speed more effec- tive shock absorbers would bo of assistance, and especially would tend to damp out the slight surging effest
that is caused medium speeds.
mind.
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As is usual with cars of this type,, the equipment is very complete. It in- cludes an interior driving mirror, din ming device controlled from the steer- suction-operated wind
on a rough road ating wheel,
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screen wiper-which on the car tested worked at almost full throttle--a very neat and artistic instrument board hav- The brakes are good and decided, ing, among other things, a dísi indient- and an interesting point-the mastering the contents of the fuel tank, and cylinder adjusts itself if any oil is lost indirect lighting, a spare wheel bracket during running. A better affect can which can be locked, radiator shuttera be obtained, also, if the pedal has con-automatically opened and shut by a siderable free travel before the shoes thermostat, in addition to a second engage with the drums.
thermostat controlling the water The suspension is good, there is not jacket circullion, spring shackles overmuch roll, and the body as a whole which will not wear, and g big lug- is very comfortable, the back seat gage carrier at the back. The start- especially, with a width of 7 in, giving ing motor is not too cold morning, be ample room for three people. The fronting able to pull almost straight away. seat being one inch narrower, 18 There is no question but that the almost sufficient for three people as Chrysler “75′′ is a car which stands well. There is plenty of leg room too, out because of its performance, The front seat is not adjustable, and sidering be size and type of body car the doors sometimes jam slightly whenried, and, as stated earlier, it is ro the car is new; both points are worth mackable value for money.
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Studebaker cars first attracted attention ovor the route between Buenos Aires and Mar Del Plata February 20, 1928; when Erskine. Six established a new re- cord for the course. Although the run was not under official ob- servation, wide attention was at- tracted when the Erskine deliver ed Buenos Aires morning papers in Mar Del Plata nine hours earli- er that the scheduled time.
The Erskine's average speed of more than 87 miles per hour over the muddy roads, drenched with heavy rains, was heralded miraculous feat for both the driv er and the automobile.
ROAD. USERS
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Presiding at the forty second annual general meeting of the Roads Improvement Association the Hon. Sir Arthur Stanley said that the British Budget proposals Indicated that the Chancellor did not appreciate the vital import- munity of an adequate road ser- ance to commerce and the com-
vice. It was to be regretted that in bis Budget speech Mr. Churchill should have approached the question of the roads in a
Lloyd frivolous spirit. Chaffing Mr. George about spending "£200,000,000 upon paying the un- employed to make racing tracks for well-to-do motorists to make ordinary pedestrians skip" was probably funny, but it did not help to solve the pressing pro- blems of road transport.
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WORLD'S ROAD RECORD OF 24 HOURS
THE BOL D'OR
A TWENTY-FOUR-HOUR HIGH SPEED RELIABILITY TRIAL
ONLY ONE 350 c.e. MONET-GOYON ENTERED
FOR THIS RACE OF 25 COMPETITORS
RESULTS.
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