THE CHINA MAIL, SATUR DAY, DECEMBER 13, 1947.
WOLSELEY
1885
The most economical car for
its size and performance
BUE WISELY-BUT KÜLJELET—THE TRUSTWORTHY CAR
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Tel. 32102,
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Tel. 32103.
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while an pleasant motoring
home leave.
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MOTORING NEWS AND VIEWS
The Riley 2-Litre
The name "Riley" has always meant something more than that of just an- other good English car, and a short run in a new 2-litre which has just arrived here shows that this famous marque has now a worthy successor to the Nine, Twelve and Sixteen of pre-war days. Excellent road-holding, more than average passenger comfort and apparently tireless, fast motoring over all surfaces and under all conditions--that is the Riley of today.
Hong
Kong
It should be, pure and simple. It is a com- the interests of improved road- saloon, Atted ability; nevertheless, it in by stressed from fortable, roomy the outset with a number of "luxurica" no means hard or harsh, and that the Riley which are not even dreamed of potholes, bumps and other sur- is a waste of on the other side of the Pucl-fuce excrescences' are smoothed no uncertain, fashion. money for the fic. Ita tog-year performance, out in
owner who thanks to Riley's elever balance The Riley system of indepen- intends 10 st in the between power and weight (65dent front-wheel suspension-
and back seat
let ham BHP per ton), is equal to that torsion bars and wishbones- fisted chauffeur do his motor- of the big American Ba; it will must take the credit for this. ing for him; such ani owner crawl along in top at 10 miles will be far happier with one an hour and pull steadily sway of the more bus-like. less ex-lo maximum speed without la- pensive cura. Оп the other bouring,
1
hand, for the man who likes to drive, to feel he has a thorough-
bred responsive to his every louch, who
wants
Road-Holding
Visibility is excellent. Ал -average-height
driver will
Data
Make and Model:-Kiley 2-re 4-door saloon: fix- ed head.
Engine: Four-cyclinder OKY engine, with hemis- pherical head; 2,443 co., 10 rated HP, developing 90 BHP at 4,300 RPM; com- pression ratio, 6.8 to 1; twin SU carburetters; mechani- cal fuel feed from 12)-gal. petrol tank at rear.
Transmission: Four- speed synchromesh and re- verse gearbox; final drive ratios, 4.11, 5.81, 8.45 and 15 to 1: torque-tube transmis- sion: spiral bevel rear axle 4.11 to 1.
Suspension:-Independent torsion-bar front, half- elliptic leaf springs rear: hydraulic suspension con- trof; disc wheels, fitted with 6.00 in. X 16 in. Danlop tires.
Electrial system:-12-volt. positive earth wiring,
Brakes:--Girling, hydrau→ Ic on front wheels. mechanical on rear wheels.
Dimensions: - Overall length, 15 ft. 6 in.; wheel. base, ft 11 in.; track, 4 IL. 4 in overall height, 4 X. 11 in. turning circle, 36 ft.;
weight. 28 cwt.
Local agents: Motors Ltd.
Dodwell
Eight Tips.
To Parents
Police Commissioner Arthur find he can W. Wallander, opening a drive see both near to reduce "the appalling num- and
-offside ber of accidents" In New York wing tips, city, issued eight tips to par- comfort From the photograph accom-
lamps and ra- ents to prevent traffic fatalities} combined with performance panying this article, it will be
diator op. and injuries to children. second to none, i would be seen that the Riley is a low,
Both seat and They were:- difficult to find a car better aerodynamically lined car, con
ateering co-Caution children against! euited to his purpose and taste. servative yet modern in ap-
Jums are readi-running, playing, scooter-riding One's initial im- Concerning its performance, pearance.
ly adjustable and al or roller-skating in roadways. it is, perhaps, sufficient to say pression is that here is a car
contrary to no- road no though,
If your youngster rides a bi- that the famous Healey car has which will hold the
tendency, the Riley cycle, impress on him, or her, the same engine as the Riley matter how hard it is driven dern 214-litre. A slightly
higher and this is borne out in prac- has a V-shaped windscreen, the the absolute need for the ut Wilk its low centre of centre column does not inter- most care and common sense cumpression, more stream- tice. lined body, and the Healey does gravity, a body only four in- fere with the driver's vision. in operating such vehicles.
Warn your children against over 110 miles an hour on or- ches wider than it is high, and Indeed, thanks to its pronoun- dinary petrol. Selling for only a minimum clearance over the ced slope, he finds himself alt- crossing streets except at cor- half the price, and with several ground of about 6 inches, it is ting closer to the windscreen ners, and then only when traffic exclusive features making for nonetheless not a small sports, than is usual, with the result is at a standstill.
Don't allow your children to greater comfort, the Riley 2-car, for it has an overall length that the blindspot created by Itre has been officially tested of 15% feet and three can sit the pillars at the sides is re-sit on curbstones, or play at
duced to a minimum.
or near curbstones. and found to have a maximum in comfort in the rear seat.
Don't permit your children to speed of 105 miles an hour- The springing is not exactly
From the front, the 244-litre play within the vicinity of which is not crawling.
of the "feather-bed" variety, as has not changed basically parked vehicles. Not that it is a sports car one must sacrifice something in
Riley appearance. The radia Closely watch over and tor is slightly more "stream-supervise the outdoor play of lined," and In keeping with your children, modern taste, the headlamps
Don't permit children to lean are faired into the wings; but out of windows of automobiles it is at the Riley that one or other vehicles, or to stand knew, and admired, in pre-war near doors of such vehicles. • daye. The bonnet, incidentally, Take your children to near- is locked by a carriage-type by parks, playgrounds key kept in a sort of holster supervised playstreets for safe,} just inside the driver's door-wholesome recreation. a useful feature in a pince like Hong Kong.
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MORRIS
WOLSELEY
M. G.
Morris 8 h.p.
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Wolseley 8 h.p. Wolseley 10 h.p.
M. G. midget M. G. 1 litre
Morris 8 h.p.
4-door.
Wolseley 12 h.p.
Wolseley 14 h.p.
Morris 10 h.p..
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RILEY
Riley 1 litre Riley 2 litre
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and
There is every possibility that | In cooler climates, the ab-British Car Exhibition will be Bence of any fluting on the held next year in Earls Court.) sides of the bonnet is probably The event has been included in a good thing. In the course of 1948, and all sections approach. the SMIT programme for a long run in hot weather.
The however, it is probable that ed so far have assented.
States
the driver's feet will grow Show will probably consist al somewhat warm in say, the most entirely of the new post- southern United
war models and should prove a or. stimulus to exports. Malaya, and it may be that some additional means of let- ting the heat escape from the engine compartment would bei preferable. Louvres scooping) air in around tho feet of the front-seat passengers are pro- vided and these, plus the fact that the driver's half of the windscreen opens, are probably quite sufficient in non-tropica) | countries.
The Interior
So far as the interior of the car is concerned, the Riley in well above the average in up- holstery and appointments. A walnut dashboard. (with Jacgor instruments) is fitted, with, a long shelf beneath it for maps, gloves, etc. Semi-bucket-type front seats are quickly adjust...¡ able.
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The low ground clearance makes the presence of a well for the fost inevitable at the back, but there is ample room even for those who take vutsizo in shoes. Rear-scat passengers will like the twin Ashtrays and the large pockets. with buttoned flaps, fitted be- hind the front seats, as well as the comfortabley shaped foot resta, qu
As the Riley is definitely car that can be cornered it || speed, It is probable that a back Boat passenger would prefer.a contro arm-rest, especially It be Is sitting by himself None Is Atted at present, though doubt less Riley would obligelf a do mand for it was voiced in suill clent numbera
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introducing the
One and a Quarter-litre
MG 1:25
A lusty new member of the famous broad, the new One and # Quarter Litre perpetuates the outstanding charseteristics of Its famous predecessors. Virile scolaration, supreme ease of handling. instant response to controls and superb braking are all there-plus higher standards of performance. Illustrated. Catalogue, detailed Specification, and Pefon upon request.
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Visitors to the United Kingdom, will be allowed a basic petrol ration to permit approximately 260 miles motoring per month.
We will be pleased to discuss your requirements for a car to be delivered upon your arrival in Engländ.
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