THURSDAY, JULY 11, 1929.
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33, Des Voeux Road, Central, Telephone C. 5644.
Sole Agent in South China for:
BROCKWAY MOTOR TRUCKS
and BUSES
Beam-Lite
Hartford Batteries
Auto Bulbs
THE ASIATIC AMERICAN COMPANY
OFFICE:
48, Stanley Street.
Tel C. 244.
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THE CHINA MAIL,
| BUILDING THE CAR
BRITISH MANUFACTURERS
CLAIM
A PROSPEROUS INDUSTRY
SPEED RECORDS
| RECOGNISED LIST SINCE THE
EARLY NINETEENS,
FROM 89 TO 231 M.P.H
The British manufacturers of Below is given the recognized cars justifiably claim that the world's land speed records estab- vehicles with which their names lished in motor-cars since 1898. are associated represent the very The tremendous advancement m best possible value in efficiency, speed in thirty one years of motor- low upkeep and minimum initial racing is well depicted-and with expense that can be procured any- the advancement of speed, so re- where, a claim that has been more liability and general worthiness of than horne out by actual ex-the modern motor has also stepped argument in favour of buying forward. perience. Indeed, if the only British cars was to be found in these connections the manufac- turers' case would be exceptionally strong, for it is surely correct to insist that the highest value for money is the acme of satisfaction that can be offered to intending purchasers.
The Interesting list is as follows: Year, 1898. Driver, Chasseloup- Laubat; Car, Juentaud; M.P.H., 39.21.
Year, 1899-Driver, Jenatzy: Car, Jenatay; M.P.H., 65.79..
Year, 1902. Driver, Serpollet; Car, Serpollet; M.P., 75.06.
Year, 1902-Driver, Fournier; Car, Mors; M.P.H., 76.60.
Year, 1902. Driver, Augiers; Car, Mors; M.P.H.,
77.13.
Car, 1903Driver, Ford; Year, Ford,: M.P.H., 91.37 Im.
Year, 1904, Driver, Rigolly; Car, Gohron Brillie; M.P.H., 93.20 1m. Mercedes; M.PH., 97.26.
Year, 1904.-Driver, de Caters; Car,
Year, 1904-Rigolly; Car, Bobrón Brillie; M.PH., 103.56.
Car,
Year, 1904Driver, Barras; Yent, 1006-Driver, A, Macdonald; Darracq; M.P.H., 104.53. Car, Napiers; M.P.H., 104.65.
Traditional Quality Possibly no finer testimonial to the traditional British quality is to be found than is instanced by the fact that in the most difficult mar ket in the world for the British car manufacturer to enter owing to the large selection provided in: that market in the matter of local ly-produced cars from which motorist there can choose, aided by motorists there can choose, aided by cars, are to be found annually a number of owners who appreciate
Year, 1909.- Driver, B. Oldfield: British finesse and are prepared to Car, Benz; M.P.H., 131.72 im. pay the heavy import duty to: Year, 1911.--Driver, R. Burman: gratify their desires to own a Car, Benz; M.P.H., 141.73 1m. British-made vehicle.
Year, 1905. Driver, Bowden; Car, Palma; Car, Packard; M.P.H., 149.87 im.
Year, 1905-Driver, Bowden Car, Mercedes; M.PH., 109.75 mm.
Year, 1906, Driver, Marriott; Cat. Stanley; M.P.H., 127.66 1m.
The ramifications of the British motor industry are extremely wide- spread and, indeed, it is in itself, an interesting study to try to dis- sect those auxiliary and ancillary Car, Sunbeam; M.P.H., 129.17 Im trades which are unconnected with that industry. There are, in fact, very few trades which do not, in some way or another, possibly only indirectly but none the less surely, contribute towards the production of the finished automobile, and which do not, therefore, reflect the prosperity or otherwise, of the main important trade..
Year, 1920-Driver, T. Milton; Car, Duesenberg; M.P.H, 156.04 Im.
Year, 1922.-Driver,K. Lee Guinness;
Year, 1923. Drivers, J. G. Parry Thomas; Car, Leyland; M.P.H., 123,79 im.
Allied Vocations
Year, 1024 Driver, E. A. D. Eldridge; Car, Fiat; M.P.H., 145.92
1.
Year, 1925-Driver, M., Campbell; Car, Sunbeam; M.P.H., 150.76 1m.
Yearfi 1923. Driver, J. G. Parry Car Higham; M.H.P., Thomas;
168.07 im.
Year, 1926-Driver, J. G. Parry Thomas; Car, Higham; M.P.H.,
170.62 1m.
Year, 1927-Driver, M. Campbell; Car, Napier Campbell; M.P.H., 174.22 Im.
The modern motor car represents the fruits of accumulative effort on the part of workers in vocations Year. 1927-Driver, H. O. D. which in many cases would hardly Segrave; Car Sunbeam;; M.P.H., be thought to be in any way identi- 208.79 1m,
Year, 1928-Driver, M. Campbeli; fied with the automobile industry. Car, Napier Campbell; M.P.B., 206.95 This latter of itself, is in the front Im. rank among the important indus- Year, 1928. Driver, Ray Kecchi tries of Great Britain and the Car, White Triplex; M.P.H, 201.55 world, but when account is taken m
Year, 1929,--Driver, H. O. D. of the work found for members of Segrave; Car, Irving Special: M.P.E.. ather industries, the importance of 231.36 im. the motor manufacturing concerns of the country assumes colossal magnitude.
almost
European Record
Most of these records were establish- led over a distance of a mile; the others were over a kilometre, and were nearly all made on the Continent.
GRAND PRIX
ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR BRITISH MOTORING
Rugby, June 17.
It is a matter of no difficulty even to the uninitiated to identify the connection between the motor in- dustry and such basic and primary trades as coal-mining and the iron! and steel industries, while, of course, everyone appreciates the important part played by the general engineering industry. In- deed, it may be said that the re- British Bentley motor cars achiev- lationship of this latter important ed remarkable success in thei trade in the motor industry is twenty-four hour Grand Prix En- two-fold providing as it does in the durance Race at Le Mans, France, first instance auch necessary ad-yesterday. A team of Bentleys juncts to the car manufacturers' secured the first, second, third and works as small tools, such as fourth places in this race, which is Tatbes, drilling machines, presses, recognised as the most important etc., and in the second place in the test of all trans-Continental road| application of many other sections races. of the engineering industry apper- taining to the production of the several hundred parts which are to
Twenty-nine cars entered in- eluding those of British, Ameri-
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finished the course.
be found in the modern automobile. The manufacturers of magnetos,
Early in the race misfortune dyumnus, starting motors, batteries overtook one of the United States and other electrical equipment, also Stutz cars, which caught fire while play an important part in assisting refilling, its driver being badly the British car manufacturer to burned.
produce his vehicle and thereby en- No 1 Bentley, driven by Woolf sure employment for many skilled Baruato and H. Birken, led almost and unskilled workers. in the elec- from the start and ultimately trical trade and of such auxiliary covered 1,754 miles at an average trades to that particular industry speed of approximately 74 miles as the manufacturers of cables.
Timber Trade
No inconsiderable amount of work is created in the timber trade to fill the requirements of the
an hour. The second Bentley's speed was 70.5 miles, the third Bentley 67.19 miles, and the fourth Bentley 66.35 miles.
The fifth place was taken by a manufacturer of automobile bodies, United States Stutz car at 65.08 while the furnishing and finishing miles and the sixth place by a to be found in the interior appoint United States Chrysler car at ments of the British-made car, and 64.24 miles. particularly of the luxury models,
provide considerable scope for the finished automobile by means art of the cabinet maker and up the porcelam insulation of the holsterer. The stockraiser, too, sparking plugs.
Cotton and Rubber comes into the picture for the hides
of the stock he rears provides The cotton and rubber industries material for the upholstery, lug-find that the automobile industry gage trunks, hoode, etc., the pre-provides a ready outlet for their paration of which, of course, calls products for tyres, step-mats and in the attention of the currfer and steering wheels; all utilise cotton the tanner.
and rubber. Then the modern- The modern car has a sheen that dashboard gives ample illustration rivals a mirrar in its crystalline of the co-operation of the instru gloss, showing that the makers of ment and optical makers, while paints, oils and varnish have add-glass manufacturers and glaziers ed their quota. Mention of crystal also have a "finger in the (car) recalls to mind the term trans pie,"
parent which in its turn, by the Cars, of course, require fuel and rule of contrary, turns one's oil, and the extension of the
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perfection. By scientifle design A NEW SUPER TRUCK
and the employment of only the Even yet the fist is by no means
finest and most serviceable
It is announced that Kaye Don, exhausted, but sufficient bag been
With the introduction of a new materials, unnecessary weight has who last year won the Ulster T.T. said to show that a prosperous model, a 20/25-cwt. Super Truck, been eliminated without loss in a 12-litre Lea-Francis, and who British industry not only affords Messrs. Morris Commercial Cara, strength and durability, and, with employment to a large number of Ltd., have placed upon the market dealers all over the world, service skilled and unskilled artisans in a vehicle which is expressly de- is assured.
SYNTHETIC SPIRIT Jersey. This may be taken as evid thoughts to things translucent, automobile industry must bene- enco that the apathetic production of Porcelain forme one of the class ficially interest those engaged in motor spirit is a asund commercial to which this term is applied, and the refining and marketing of these proposition. As showing the import the makers of this substance find two essential commodities. auce of this matter, syndicate with that they can assist in evolving the 8 £6,000,000 capital is being formed to Great strikes have been made in amalgamate the German Chemical Germany in the synthetic production of Trust with the Standard Oil Co., the muter spirit, which has erroneously directora of which include Professor been described sometimes as coal-Carl Bosch, Mr. Walter Teagle, pre petrol instead of as benzole. The sident of the Standard Oil, Mr. C. E great German dya trust, which includes Mitchell, chairman, National - City all the most important branches of the Bank, New York, and Mr. Edsel B. German Chemical industry, Is-making Ford, president, Ford Motor Co. an agreement of great significance. It Developments may be watched with the Is with the Standard Oil Co., of New | greatest Interest.
TROJAN
LANE CRAWFORD, LTD. Automobile Dept C3193,
is spoken of as the next aspirant for world speed honours, will drive a similar Lea-Francis in this year's its own ranks (which in 1927 muti signed for overseas conditions. Low operating costs and long life race. It is more than probable that bered 257,000), but assists in the Super performance is the keynote are only two of the features of the he will drive a 9 h.p. Riley sports general prosperity of kindred of this chassis, and patient re- 20/25-cwt Auper Chassis which in the Irish Internationa! Race, trades and in Industries not direct-gearel and prolonged tests have constitutes, without doubt, the which takes place in Phoenix Park ly allied to the motor Industry brought it to its present pitch of finest truck value hi the world. in July,