Part 8
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CORGI"
The CORGI Lightweight Motor Cycle.
Manufactured in U. K.
The most economical conveyance in the Colony Over 100 miles to the gallon
Anybody can ride the CORGI–Low centre of Gravity,
Now on display at
INTERNATIONAL MOTOR CO.
740 Nathan Road, Kowloan-Telephone 50518.
or apply to the Agents
GOURLIE & CO., (H.K.)LTD.
Union Buliding.
Hong Kong.
NEVER BEFORE SUCH
Telephone 31341.
RICH TONE
in a TABLE RADIO!
Olymple model 5.6+1-Ander powered for Jong-distance reception. International short wave band, G Inben AC cur- rent. Equipped with "tra base,"
Braciiful plastic Connections for phonograph. Also avaliable In wood cabinet.
cabinet.
AMAZING "tru-base"
GIVES CONSOLE TONE
TO MODERATELY-PRICED OLYMPIC MODELS
Now you can thrill to the full, vibrant tones of a big. expensive console radio, at the low cost of an Olympic table model. For Olymple Radios are equipped with "Iru-base",
sensational electronic invention, exclu- sive with Olympic, that re- produces all the deco basy toney and
the
crystal-clear high notes sa often lost in ordinary small- that's set reception, And not all! Olymple Radios provide powerful long dis- tance reception. And they're Thero easy to have serviced. are many models from which to choose ..in rich wood and amarily-styled. lustrous plastic cabl- nets. Ask your dealer.
Olympic
THE ONLY RADIO WITH "tru-base”
Obtainable from dealers
Sole Distributors for Hongkong and South China
HONGKONG MOTOR ACCESSORY
COMPANY, LTD.
National Bank Building (Room 305)
Tel 20577.
THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 1947.
The "Corgi" MOTORING NEWS AND VIEWS
Is Not A
Motor Cycle Gilman's Motor Show
The "Cork!" Light-Weight Motor Cycle, recently imported from England, is not actually a motor cycle, although its makers call it ro. Just to cause confusion, it is not a motor-scooter either. in the strict sense of the word. The name "Corg!" came from its down-to-earth appearance, as its small wheels make it very close to the ground. The Corgi is a long d with short legs, made vopular by Princess Elizabeth,
The machine 1. manufactured in England by Brockhouse En- gineering Co. (Southport) LW.. England. During the way it went into the Army and Raw service with the Congmandos. A specially- designed version, manufactured by the same firm, was dropped by parachute along the vaskou routes in North Afrien. Italy and Normandy, and used by the Com mandex
"Infiltrations." in their Many of the features that wern originally designed for fighting the war are incorporated in this peacetime version of a veteran.
Lightly but strongly built. E carries no superfluous topweight. Small wheels give it low centre of gravity, making it practically enpsize-proof. The engine is als close to the ground, and the
Ilunk, tok, with a capacity of 15
this weight near the base gives a greater enfety margin.
The "Corgi as a petrol con-. camption of
milex s 100 gallon, so a petrol capacity gives it a range of 150 miles without refuelling. Brakes are Stted on both wheels. Its small size makes It the ideal machine for shopping or runabout use, as it can dodge through traffic, and can be parkea in space between cars whern an ordinary motor cycle 'could not lind room.
The price of the "Corgi seoster
In Hong Kong is $1,200. It can
Gilman
MOTORS
Hong Kong's first post-war Motor Show opened in Gilman's main show- rooms yesterday. The description "motor show" is used deliberately, be cause although Gilmans are local agents for all the cars on exhibition, the range of models and makes on display is so wide that no other phrase would be an adequate description.
Humbers, Hillmans, Sunbeam-Talbots, Chryslers,
One of the oldest and largeat|
hearen at the showrooms of the motor agencies in Hong Kong. The Show
International Motor Nathan Road. Kowloon. Sole agents in Hong Kong are Gourli provided by the almost simul- & Co. (HK) Ltd. Union Build-taneous arrival of representative ing.
models of their range to put!
exhibition. them on joint
It
that should be noted
this is "exhition prior to delivery"——
Co.. 749 Gilmanis Belzed the ocension
British Car
Production
war
in the best tradition of the post- most In Motor Show! cases, there will be a time lag More than 29,000 motorcars of up to two months between were built by United Kingdom the booking of an order and the marufacturers last June-1,000 netual deilvery of the car. more than the previous postwar recard set up in May.
A car-by-car description of the Show followat--
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CHRYSLER "WINDSOR"
(light blue)
Austin Station Wagon
The production of a five sea- ter shooting brake or station wagon on the standard 10 h.p. · chusala ja announced by the. Austin Motor Co., Ltd:
The front compartment bears similarity to the 10 h.p. saloon, while the single-folding bench-type rent fitted in the rear providen total accommodation for five persons with adequate luggage space.
Six-cylinder L-head type en-
With two occupants only and gine; 28 hp, developing 114 bhp. the rear sent folded,, ample at 3600 rpm. Fluid drive and space for the earringo of goods hydraullenly operated four-la available,
Apeed transmission. Wheelbase, It is reported that the Ford 10 ft. Hydraulic 11-in. braken. | Motor Co., of Amerien, is to self-equalized.
produce a new low-priced light- Sedan, mode'. The
Fluid weight car next year. It in Drive and hydraulically-operat- | claimed that the new car will be ed transmission not only make lighter hon present. designs driving simple but also prevent and will be the greatest change starting and stopping shocks since the Blodel A was intro- which causе excessive wear. ducsd 20 years ago.
Two-tone interior, with ebnir- height sentą,
CHRYSLER "NEW
ROLLS ROYCE 4-1/4-LITRE YORKER" (green) Six-cylinder engine. with
Eight-cylinder L-hend
overhead in'et and sido exhaust en-valves; 29.4 hp, developing 122
Wheel-
Acrvo-
a Plymouth, a Jaguar, AJS and Matchless ated automatically at night gine: 34 hp, developing 135 bhp. at 4,400 rpm. Four-speed motor cycles and Raleigh bicycles gleamed in gives large ene'osed luggage bhp, at 3000 rpm. Fluid Drive synchromesh gearbox. the bright lights as large crowds thronged the space. The driving neat, on the and hydraulically-operated four-base, 10 ft. 7 in. Track, 4 ft. showrooms until a late hour yesterday even- De Luxe model is adjustable speed transmfasion. Wheelbase, 10 in. Turning circle, 45 ft. ing. The show is open today, tomorrow and for height, slope and headroom, 10 ft. 6 in. Hydraulic 12-inch Brakes: Mechanical
providing 20 different driving brakes, Monday from 9 am to 9 p.m.
self-equalized. Dual controlled from gearbox: ape positions. The new one-plece down-draught carburettor; au-cial front and rear mechanical bonnet lifts right up, giving tomatic manifold-heat and elec-operation of hydraulle brakes Immedinte, uninterrupted seces- tric-choke controls. aibility to top and both sides
(Girling and Lockheed combin- Sedan mode!, A slightly ation). of the engin at once.
larger and more powerful ver- The name "Rol's Royce" is alon of the "Windsor," both all one really needs to say to have the same luxury appoint-identify the finest car in the ments abd fittings. Modern world. No mode! is being ex- features on both models include hibited, but a Sedunca de Ville the improved type signal indica- is on order; delivery has been tor, whereby a small lever on delayed somewhat na a result the atcering column controls the of the conditions preval'ing at parking and. tail lights; these Home at the moment. This is SUNBEAM-TALBOT HÜMBER PULLMAN
are flashed on the appropriate the first of the now range of 'TEN (ruby)
side to indicate right or left post-war "Rolls Royces" and (black)
Four cy inder ålde-valve en-nand turns and the lever au- space does not permit mention- Six-cylinder side-valve engine; 10 hp, developing 30 bhp, tematically returns to "off" on ing even a fraction of the many gine: 27 hp., developing 100 Four-speed synchromesh geur. completion of turn. A. flasher outstanding and novel features blip. at 3400 rpm. Four-speed | box.
on the dashboard re-to Wheelbase, 7 ft. 10 in, alignal
be found in this superb · The Glimin range is a com- gearbox, with synchromesh on Turning circle, 85 ft. Overall minds the driver to release the chassis. This June output exceeds the prehensive one for in addition third and top. Wheelbase, 10 length, 18 ft., width 5 ft. height handbrake when the ignition, is average monthly production in to the vehicles on display they t. 72 in. Turning circe, 454 ft. 10 in. Duo-Servo, cable turned on. The large, casy-to- 1938 by
read instrument panel is edge- 1,000 considerable
Rolls feet. Overall width 6 ft. 1 in.. operated brakes. aclnevement in view of the pre. are also the agents for
overall height 6 ft. 10 in. Lock-i Features of the saloon model lighted and has a switch which and Royce Bentley. sent shortages of raw materials.
Commer heed hydraulic brakes,
include a wide-opening wind-provides dim or bright lighting Commercial vehlele production trucks and commercial vehicles. A limousine for the forma screen, reversing light, scuttle as required. in the same month rose above Denys in delivery have held up occasion; one has been ordered ventilation, dip-switch control 14,000. Of that figure, buses and trolley buses accounted for more on Rolls Royce consigned to a through the Crown Agents for for headlights and the
in local buyer, but three Bentley His Excellency the Governor. dard accessories. On the dash- also used by the board, rhegatat-controlled In- recent sports saloons are now on their Royal Family during the South strument lighting is provided, Africa tour. Accommodates dri while the speedometer la mark- ver and 7 passengers, two arge ed both in mph, and kph, Occasional seats facing forward and folding away when not re- quired. Between the front and rear of the car is a division of iding glass partitions with cen- tral locking device. The open-
than 1,500 units, a marked creasc in output Over months.
Over the Arst aix months ofi this year the value of Britain's motor vehicle exports alone: averaged over £1,000,000 weekly, shipments being divided almost equally between the British En- pire and foreign countries.
way out here.
Hillman Ten
"Ten"
of
is
From the point of view sales, the Illman perhaps the most popular car in the Colony. Quite apart from
They were
Six leading foreign export those owned privately, the Hill .ng of the rear doors automati- markets for British motor vehicles nun "Ten" is the choice of moat, ca ly illuminates the running during the same period were:-of the Kowloon taxicab com- boards.
Care: Switzerland, Belgium, panies. They have been deliver- Sweden, Portugal, the Argentine, animost in bulk, for instance, Netherlands; Commercial vehicles: to the Blue Taxi Co. and the the Argentine, Netherlands, Den-Kowloon Taxt Co. mark, Portugal, Spain, Belgium.
merce.
Mr. Doley has been
The exhibition is being held
56 bhp. nt 8800 rpm. Four-
in Gilmans main showrooms at The decoration of Chevalier 132 Nathan Road, which is on de l'Ordre de Leopold has been the right hand-nido going up, conferred on Mr. W. Norman
near St. Androw's Church, HUMBER HAWK Duley, Dunlop's manager In
Barracks. opposite Whitfield
(gray) Belgium, by the Prince Regent The promises were recently
Four-cylinder side-value mono- Chur'es in recognition of his redecorated, work being com- bloc engine; 14 hp., developing services to Auglo-Belgian completed just in time for tho President of the British Cham-pening of the Show yesterday. speed gearbox, with synchro- ber of Commerce in Belgium They include not only show mesh on top, third and second. rooms the corner one, now Wheelbase, 9 ft. 6 in. Turning displaying a Chrysler, a Sun- circle, 40% ft. Overa'l width, beam-Talbot and Humber 5 ft. 0 in., height & ft. 6 in.. 15 feet. Lockheed Hawk, having huge plate-glass length "walls" on the street sides hydraulic brakes.
A 5-passenger saloon, which but alno a fully equipped ser- vice depot. This offers a com- provides performance with low costa. "Evenkeol" plete repair and lubrication ser- ruurling vice for all types of cars and suspension and a special "away, neutralise road] commercial vehicles. A number eliminator"
since 1940.
Gilman & Company Ltd.
extend you a cordial invitation to visit a
Motor Shore...
at their newly decorated Showrooms 132, Nathan Road, Kowloon
Friday, August 22nd from 4,00 form onwards.
and continuing on August 23rd 24th and 25th A comprehensive range of postuar models will bo on display and a film entitled "Peopross depicting the activities of the Rootes Groups
will be shown during the oven
of drive-in, lock-up garages for shocks and prevent rolling, pit. ching and bouncing over bad private motorists fro another
roads.or when cornering at: feature of the Gilman Service.
speed.
Service Station
On the Island, Gimans main- tain a service workshop at the junction of Johnstone and Hen- nesscy Roads. This is n'tom- porary expedient, and modern premises, with all the latest equipment, will be erectod shortly on a sito close to the Central District.
The show. Incidentally, to HILLMAN MINX
open to all who are interested
in cara. Each evening, 'n film
(gray)
atan.
SUNBEAM-TALBOT
TEN (black) Dotal'a similar to those of the Saloon above. With the
vehicles are the
BENTLEY
The Silent Sports Car
BENTLEY 4-1/4-LITRE MK. VI
with Six-cylinder engine, overhead inlet and pide exhaust valves;,88 hp. Four-speed gear- |box, with synchromesh on the
PLYMOUTH DE LUXE upper ration. Wheelbase, 10 fi.
(blue)
Turning circle, 42 ft. Over- all length, 16 ft, 10 In, width 5 ft. 9 in, height, 5 ft. 41⁄2 in. Six-cylinder head engine; Servo-assisted. hydraulic front 26 hp., developing 95 bhp, at and mechanical rear brakes; 12- 8600 rpm. All-Bllent Auto-Mesh inch drums, 9 in. New type 10-Inch bydrau- but three transmission, Wheelbase, 9 ft. No Bentleys are on display. aro at present on
hood up, the dimensions of both lic brakes, self-equalized, their way out to Hong Kong.
same. Incí.
Sedan model. Perhaps the The similarity of the car to
dentally, better performance first thing to catch the eye is the "Rolls will be noted. has been secured in the latest the easy-to-read speedometer, Chassis developments and an models by an Improved design the pointer and dial of which entirely new high-compression ey:inder head, a higher com- glow green up to 30 mph, am- power unit give this new car,
ber from 30 to 50 mph, and red increased higher and a
maximum bhp., axle ratio; modifications to the rim wheels reduce the danger and
at higher speeds. The safety. { Improved fue! consumption inlet and exhaust manifold, pro from blowouts by helping to 100,000 miles. The car has a a "minimum life" of vide improved "get-away."
keep the tire on the rim while road maximum of 90 mph.
pression ratio-
SUNBEAM-TALBOT
2-LITRE (gunmetal) Four-cylinder side-valve en. gine; 14 hp. Four-speed syn- chromesh gearbox. Wheelbase, 8 ft. 072 in, Turning cirole, 36 It, Lockheed hydraulic brakes, Basically, a more powerful version of the "Ten," offering
the car is brought to stop. Safety door locka on the rear doors make both the inside and
outside bandles Inoperative when the lock button is depress- cd.
all the same luxury features, JAGUAR 1-1/2-LITRE
with the benefit of a roomier body, a high-efficiency engine with excellent acceleration, and 10-in. hydraulic brakes..
SUNBEAM-TALBOT
(sucde green),
Four-cylinder OHV engine; 14 hp, developing GG bbp. at 4500 rpm. Four-speed gear bax, with synchromesh on, acc- ond, third and top. Wheelbase, 1976 41⁄2 in. Turning clrcle, 38
| AJS MODEL 16M
Single-port 847 cc. OHV en- gine. Four-speed foot-change gearbox. Patented "Teledrou- ic" front forks, hydraulically damped. Large internal-ex- panding brakes, with finger ad- Jualment,
A quality "850" that provides the standard of performance. atcering and reliablity demand- ed by the modern motor cycllat.
ft. Overall length 15 ft. MATCHLESS MODEL width It. 5 In, height 6 ft. Girling brakes,
G3/L
en-
This is the Sports Saloon Single-port 147¢¢. OHV model of a very popular car, gide. Four-speed foot-change entitled “Progress” will be run. Four-cylinder side-value, en 2-LITRE (gunmetal) The smallest of a family which gearbox. Telescopie, hydraull Lasting about half an hour, it gine: 10 hp, developing 85 bhp. Sports Touter. Details includes the 25-Jifre: and 3%- cally damped “Teledraulic" depicts the development of the at 4,100 rpm. Four-speed gear- similar to thope of the Baloon.tre chassis, it is a high per front fork, Largo Internal Rootes. Group from its earliest bot. Wheelbrae. 7. ft. 6 in. Glves high average speeds with formance vahicle; going expanding braken. beginnings to the present time Turning circle 36 feet. Overall comfort and safety on all classes through the gears from rest, No less than 80,000 "Match- an one of Britain's most impor length, 12 ft. 10 in., width 5. ft. of ronda., The Stromberg a speed of 50 mph. can be rdachi- | less":"motor cynica were made tant motor manufacturing or 0% in height 6.2 In. "Down - Draught" carburettored in a fraction over 17 sec for the Services during the ganisations. Although the story Bendix Duo-Servo brakes, incorporates a fully automa- onds. Its low-slung ohnesin war; the results of the grueli of one company, it is the story, The most popular "Ten' in the thermostatically-controlled and distinctive coachwork are ing tests they want through too, of Brillah - auterprise, and the Colony The new outsize choke, to give instant, starting too well known to require des have boon incorporated in the #nchleyemant,"
utest models. cription. luggage boot, which is `il umiu-| under al: weather conditions.