THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1929.
THE
BRITAIN'S
TRIUMPH
TRIUMPH
TRIUMPH OF
THE WORLD
THE TRIUMPH SUPER SEVEN
IS THE FINEST SMALL CAR IN THE WORLD—
SOME SALIENT FEATURES:
FOUR-WHEEL HYDRAULIC BRAKES UNDER SLUNG WORM DRIVE.
FRAME OF HIGH TENSILE ALLOY STEEL. QUIET POWERFUL ENGINE.
SHOCK ABSORBERS ON ALL WHEELS,
COMFORTABLE ROOMY SEATING.
LATEST STEERING DEVICE.
COMPLETE LUCAS LIGHTING SYSTEM.
SAFETY. DURABILITY. POWER.
COMFORT. ECONOMY.
Demonstration gladly given. Easy Payment Terms.
Sole Agents in Hong Kong & South China:—
THE GLOBE AUTOMOBILE CO., LTD.
1, Canton Road,
KOWLOON.
DODGE
NEW SIX SEDAN
DODGE ROADSTER
DODGE SENIOR SIX.
New Senior Landau Sedan
NOW ON VIEW
DODGE TRUCKS & BUSES. 34-2 Tons.
SOUTH CHINA MOTOR CAR CO.
33, Des Voeux Road, Central, Telephone C. 5644.
ACCESSORIES
THE REPUBLIC MOTOR CO. OF CHINA.
Spare Parte Batteries,
etc. elc
30-32 Des Voeux Rd. C.
Electric
ssories, etc., etc.
CHINA MAIL,
ENGINE SPEED
GRAHAM-PAIGE CARS WITH
TACHOMETER
TRANSMISSION
THE GEAR BOX
FREE-WHEEL DEVICES FOR BAD DRIVERS
"CRASH PROOF
also be given to the hot air, which finds its way from the engine to the footboards. Some simple form of ventilator should cure this trouble.. which was, of course, particularly noticeable during the late hot wea- ther.
That motor car owners are really Slow, deadly slow, as has been
At 1995, for the complete saloon, interested in what takes place under the progress of the gear-box towards the Mathis, is certainly an interest- the hood of an automobile while it really improved design, there are addition to the new class of is being driven at various speeds is signs now that within perhaps I said, its main interest lies in that nedium-powered lively esrs, but; as clearly indicated by the hundreds of year or two most cars above a cer individuals that have, so fur, taken thin price will have geur-sets of gear box. What disadvantages its demonstrations in the four-speed which something more can be said design may have, what its useful Graham-Paige care equipped with than was contained in the historic life may be, what, if any, its repair Tachometers.
description of Levassor, writes John bills, may be, time only can show Since early last week when the Priolenu in the Observer." The us, but judging from performance Tachometer test was announced in appearance of a number of free-lone, it is only fair to say that it local newspapers, we have been wheel clutch medhanisms, and of as one of the few gear-boxes which besieged with requests from all parts special differential gearing, which can be regarded as out of the rack. of San Francises for demonstra-also embodied a free-wheel, may or Is it the forerunner of 1 series of tions," said. Owen McCusker. -gen-y not have had something to do.
all-direct" boxes? Will its gen-
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the
free-wheel device?
eral manager of the Graliam-raige with the awakening of motor dc- eral adoption lead to the disappear. Company of Northern California. signers to the realisation of howance of The Get that the Tachometer test unsatisfactory a gear-box really can Above all, will it improve driving, simplifies the story of the four-speed be. I have tried most of the free encourge timid owners to make transmission mitkes owners and wheel gcntrivances offered to the proper use of what is one of the
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prospective owners of motor cars public, but although, without most expensive components of their want to experience the thrill of ception, they dit everything that curs? On that head alme it would jdriving at various speeds and in was claimed for them, 1 confess justify its presence in any car of
different gears,
that I have never been greatly in-ny price.
FORD'S PLANS
PROHIBITION FOR FRENCH WORKERS?
Three Grahan-Paige models fuenced in their favour. have been equipped with Tacho- For unbeachably bad drivers, or meters, which are on the dish in incurably lazy ones, they are cer- full view of the party taking the tainly a valuable invention, but by dennstration. The Tachometer the ordinary man or woman who shows the engine speed in revolu- knows how to handle their car very tions per nimate, continued nearly the sarne effect can be pro- McCusker.
duced by judicious coasting in While the functioning of the neutral. However that may be, I A rear of incredulous Lughter has four-speed transmission is simple think we may look forward to con- gone up in the French press at the to the average motor car owner, the siderably improved design before announcement that Mr. Henry Ford rent advantage of this type of trans-long, resulting in gear-boxes which plans to put up huge assembling mission are clear after a ride in afwill be more or less crash plants all over Europe and that the Graham-Paige car equipped with the proof."
workers to be employed will be Tachometer.
Apart from the incorportion of obliged to go on the water waggon. It is safe to say that 95 per free-wheel devices. I have an idea Of course, it is not definitely cent of all driving is done in high, that we shall see a considerable ex-known whether Mr. Fork actually and those who are experiencing the pansion of the "Biflex" idea plans such a more, but that does thrill of the Tadiometer test are which, by means of internal gear-not keep George de la Fouchardiere, readily appreciating what lower ling, gives direct drive on both third the most listened to columnist of engine speed at all road speeds mean and fourth, and consequently very Paris, from holding forth on the in smoother operation, absence of easy change and particularly noise-inanis of propaganda. He observes engine roar and vibration, lessened less running. I have described two that virtuous people ar: ke the wear ou parts, longer life and greater ears in The Observer" with boxes vicious in that they have this manis of this type, one an American and of propaganda. They are not con- "With the Gham-Paige four-one a light English car, and I have teat, says he, to take the way to speed transmission it is possible to now a third to add to the list-the paradise by themselves; they insist intain high speeds for a great French Mathis, in which the prin- on others going along with them. MOBILE BATHROOM does not merely interpolate an extra the leaat of it, equal success.
length of time. The transmission ciple has beca applied with, to say The American, he thinks does not have any objection to strong drink, nutio-instead, it. provider two
Remarkably. Easy
hat he likes to make a public dis higher gear ratios.
This make, albough it has only play of not taking it (as by passing Uses of the four different spoede coinparatively recently made its re-ratioal and constitutional aw fare explained as follows:-First A mobile bathroom recently sun-speed is intended for use in making has been known on this side of the the world, and to try to convert them appearance on the English market to any the rest of the people in plied to H.H. the Rajah of Bhopal, start on hillsides, a climb out of Channel for a good many years. illustrates, states the "Autocar" tough places, or a start, in deep sand chief points of interest have always Ford the Frenchanan's comment is Its to his perverted ways. As for Mr. (London), still another phase in thejor inud. advance of modern motor transport. may always be made in cecond light weight,
A start on pacements been liveliness of performance and that "he gives us a pain." The Morris Commercial 30 cwt.speed.
white le prices This gear is also used for charged have always been decidedly chassis employed is standard, but climbing steep grades or for driving moderate. the interior includes a porcelain in rough roads. Third is intended which is a six-cylinder 24-litre, the In this latest model, lined bath, wash-hand basin, divan, for a quick getaway, top speed on Biflex gear-box is delightful to and dressing-table.
hills or going down mountains and use. The change from top to third
SUPPLIED TO RAJAH OF BHOPAL
ceonotry.
ELECTRIC EYES
A cleverly designed apparatus, fourth is for normal driving in high and back is remarkably eney, and controlled by a thermostat, trans-speeds in silence." fors the waste heat from the engine to the hot bath water system, en- suring a constant supply of water at the temperature required, with- out in any way impairing the per- formance of the engine.
Communication with the driver is
FRANCIS BIRTLES
SYDNEY TO CARPENTARIA
TRAFFIC CONTROL METHOD
IN PITTSBURGH
the absence of noise on the lower gear is so muaked as to be almost a disadvantage-that it to say, it is absurdly easy, after a long run through traffic, to forget that you have not changed up to top and to drive for quite a long time with the by a small microphone concealed in cally control traffic lights when they East. The gear lever, which is of a Traffic eyes which automati-engine turning over unnecessarily a sitting on the dressing-table. The see" motor-cars, are in service in proper length, is particularly well bathroom is painted and upholster Pittsburgh, U.S.A ed in light blue and white. The
placed and, considering that second windows are of special glass which is to eliminate
The purpose of the new system speed need only be used as a rule permits a clear view from the in-delays by giving the right of way and climbing really steep hills, the unnecessary trafic for getting away from a standstill terior without the occupant being continuously to traffic on a main car should make a strong appeal to visible from the outside.
street, interrupting the main traffic women drivers. The bottom gear is For big game shooting in India for only when ears are actually so low that a catch is fitted to lock His Highness has also purchased a waiting on the side street to eroas it out of possible accidental engage- specially built Morris Commercial the intersection.
ment, as in the ease of the reverse. six-wheeled sports car which can be driven through jungle.
Motorists on one street are given This transforms the car virtually u green or **go "signal continuous-into a three-speed car, but one of i ly unti a car on the cross street particularly pleasant type. comes within a short distance of the The Mathis engine. is a straight- intersection, at which time the traffic forward job of orthodox design, with signal mechanism starts to operate lateral valves and coil and battery and the lights go through one com-ignition. The bore und stroke are pleto cycle, allow muffic on the one [72 x 100, the annual tax being £20. Francis Birtles has again left street to pass through, and then stop The dynamo is driven by the saine Sydney, on a jougay to the coast again with the green light on the belt which drives the fan, an ar- of Carpentaria. During the trip at other street. The lighta then allow rangement which does not attract the end of last year to Cooper's)
traffic to proceed uninterruptedly on me, although it has certain solid Creek, Mr. Birtles took with him the one street until the presence of advantages in the way of ease of an amphibian trailer, with which he cars on the other street justifica and withdrawal.
The various compon. experimented to test its suitability other clange.
eats are all. nosossibly arranged. for use in negotiating flood waters,
Time Saver
The main improvements of the I which come down the northern Since the operation of the signals chassis and running gear over the rivers in the wet season. The is regulated entirely by the actual previous Mathis models are in the trailer comprises a boat-shaped de-necessities of the traffic flow, it is increased strength of the frame and mountable body, carried on a two-expected that a considerable saving efficiency of the brakes. The frame wheel chassis, which is towed be of time will result especially at is rather exceptional in being up- hind the, car.
When required, the night, when delays for which there swept at both ends, & design which body can be lifted off the chassis is necessity occur.
brings the centre of gravity unusual- and used as a boat..
The purpose of the installation,ly low. For his present journey, Mr.which is the first in the world, is Quiet in Operation Birtles intends to fit the trailer with to determine the practicality of the I had the opportunity of driving a detacluble wooden keel, and to invention of Dr. Phillips Thoras, two examples of the same model- install a 6 h.p. outboard motor research engineer of the Westing. (in fact, two exactly similar cars- The trailer is capable of accom-house Electric and Manufacturing within a day or two of each other, modating four persons, and provides Company.
and it is just as well that this was
COAST
ample room for the overlander's Simple instructions for operating so, as the official lemonstration ear equipment and any stores which the lights are given ou signs main-was sent to me with the brakes out may be necessary, while affording tained by the Pittsburgh Traffic of adjustment and the carburettor better facilities for fishing.
Planning Department. The signs in anything but good working order. Mr. Briles, who la using a new read, "To get the green light, pull The sister cur, which had covered Bean car, expects to be away for at up to the line."
about 1,400 miles, showed an ex- least 12 months, and included in
cellent performance. Something the overlander's supplies for the
The automatio feature of the not far off seventy miles per hour journey are seeds for raising system is made possible by a new can be reached on top speed, and vegetables which grow luxuriantly application of the photo-electric sell, well over fifty on third, but the
in the rainy season.
On his way to the north of Aus tralia, Mr. Birtles will chart a level country motor route to Darwin.
ALL KIND
OF CAR
REPAIRS.
FIAT GARAGE 57A, 67B, Des Voeuz Rd. C. Tel. C 4821.
*
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New System Used
**electric eye, which literally particular attraction of the car's Bees motor-cars and reguintes performance was its readiness. in the siguals accordingly. It is the getting away and quickly reaching motor-dars shadow, falling on an high speeds. It is a really very electric eye from an overhead lively engine, and, considering what lamp that assures a sufficiently it does, exceptionally quiet in opera- dense shadow, night and day.tion." The springing is very good, Traffic is regulated through this and the road holding unusually so, bearn of light.
bug while the steering almost deserves. The new system is designed to set that averworked epithet finger automatically right any unusual light."
aituation that might present itself. The four-door Weymann saloon For instance, if an unusually large proved to be thoroughly comfortable number of cars in one street in one joutance, but in need of slight threatens to hold up traffe in the alteration in the ethor. The back other, street inordinately long, the cushion in the latter was too high, siguals operate on a definite pre-cutting down the clearance between arranged programme giving each the passenger's head and the roof line of traffic a fair share of time, much too fine. Attention should
FOR
UNSURPASSED
MILEAGE
FIT
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FISK
When you decide to equip your car with the finest tyres. you can buy, FISK range will satis- fy. They are made for the man who demands the best in tyres. FISE endures longer, giving you EXCESS MILEAGE.
FISK
The super tyre for reliability.
Obtainable at all Garages upon request.
Sole Distributors:-
GILMAN & CO.
Tel. C. 290
4A, Des Voeux Rd, C.
HUMBER MOTOR CYCLES.
LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD. Automobile Dept. C.3193.
BUYERS GUIDE
MOTOR CARS.
ARMSTRONG SIDDELEY-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's
Road. C.4759. BUICK The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 33 Wong Nei Chung
Road, Happy Valley. C.1247. CADILLAC.--Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. C.4759,, CHEVROLET.-Hougkeng Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. C.4759. CHRYSLER MOTOR CARS.—Republic Motor Co. of China 30-82,
Des Voeux Road C. Tel. Č. 1216 & 6252,
DE SOTO MOTOR CARS--Republic Motor Co. of China, 30-32,
Des Voeux Road C. Tel. C. 1216 & 6252.
GUY MOTOR PASSENGER BUSES-Republie Motor Co. of China,
30-32, Des Voeux Road C. Tel. C. 1216 & 6252. MORRIS--Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. C4759, OAKLAND, Lane, Crawford, Ltd.
OLDSMOBILE.—The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., $3 Wong Nol
Chung Road, Happy Valley. C.1247. PACKARD MOTOR CARS.-Republic. Motor Co. of Chins, 80-32,
Des Voeux Road C. Tel. C.1216 & 6252. PLYMOUTH MOTOR CARS.-Republic Motor Co. of China, 30-82,
Des Voeux Road C. Tel. C. 1216 & 6252. PONTIAC.--Lane, Crawford, Ltd.
ROLLS-ROYCE-Hougkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road C4759, STUDEBAKER Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. C.4759, TRIUMPH MOTOR CARS.-The Globe Automobile Co., Ltd.,
1, Canton Road, Kowloon. VAUXHALL-Lane, Crawford, Ltd.
WHIPPET:-Gilman & Co., 48, Des Voeux Rd, C. WILLYS-KNIGHT.-Gilman & Co., 4a, Des Voeux Road Central.
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OUTBOARD MOTORS-Rudolf Wolf & Kew, 64 Queen's Road
C, Tel. 02173.
MOTOR TRUCKS AND TRACTORS," BROCKWAY MOTOR TRUCKS-The Asiatic" American Co. Tel.
C. 244. CHEVROLET-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. C.4759. FARO MOTOR TRUCKS-Republic Motor Co. of China, 80-32,
Des Voeux Road C. Tel. C. 1216 & 6252. G.M.0 The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 88 Wong Nei Chung Road,
Happy Valley. C.1847.
MORRIS, Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. C.4759. REO MOTOR TRUCKS-Republic Motor Co. of China, 30-92, Des
Voeux Road C. Tel. C. 1216 & 6252. STUDEBAKER, Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road, 0.4769. WHIPPET MOTOR TRUCKS.-Gilman & Co., 4a Des Voeux Road C.
Tel. C. 290. WILLYS KNIGHT TRUCKS. Gilman & Co., Ltd, Des Voeux Rd.
Central.
MOTOR CYCLES.
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B. B. A-The Sincere Co., Ltd., Des Voeux Road, C.1067. NEW HUDSON MOTOR CYCLES.-Republic Motor Co. of China,
80-32, Des Voeux Road C. Tel. C. 1216 & 6252. RALEIGH MOTOR CYCLES.—Republle Motor Co. of China, 30-32,
Des Voeux Road C. Tel. C. 1216 & 6252. ROYAL ENFIELD MOTOR CYCLES.-Republic Motor Co. of China,
30-32, Des Voeux Road C. Tel. C. 1216 & 6262. TRIUMPH MOTOR CYCLES-The Globe Automobile Co., Ltd.,
1. Canton Road, Kowloon,
TYRES AND ACCESSORIES. ACCESSORIES-Hong Kong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. C.4789. ACCESSORIES The Duro Motor Co., Nathan Road, Kowloon. K.226. FISK TYRES---Gilman & Co., 4a Des Voeux Roid C. Tel, C.290. MILLER ACCESSORIES.-A. Lung & Co. 19, Queen's Rd., C.
Tel. C.1219,
MILLER RUBBER TYRES AND TUBES-Republic Motor Co. of China, 30-32, Des Voeux Road C Tel C. 1216 & 6252, PRESTOLITE BATTERIES-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's
Road C.4752.