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is the car that is
winning praise in 83 countries >~ the world over
THE
BRITISH BUILT
MORRIS
When you decide on a MORRIS you are following the lead of motor- iate in 13 countries. There is a good reason for the world-wide popu- lacity of MORRIS, It is the car that continues to give you reliable service year in and year out on minlessure upkeep and running conta
DODWELL MOTORS LTD.
SERVICE STATION
5-7 Russell St.,
Tel. 32303
SHOWROOM
* Queen's Building
Easy to drive
32302-32322
the
MINX
From the moment you first take the wheel, the Hillman Minx scums right. Every control is exstily where you want it: the new Synchromatic gearchange at your fingertips ... driving seat instáraly adjustable throw ways for height, slope and legroom. grouped instruments in full view through the spoke sprung steering wheel. Vision is outstanding because of narrow aff steel body pillass and, at night, scientifically focussed long beam head lamps. For all-day drive case soi enjoyment...
trust the
HILLMAN MINX
GILMAN & COMPANY LTD.
MOTOR DEPARTMENT
132 Hathan Rand
PRODUCT
Telephone 56789-58800
01 THE ROOTS
GROUP
MOTORING NEWS AND VIEWS
International Travel For The Hong Kong Motorist
Denmark,
THE HKAA ·
Membership in the Hong Kong
The Committee of the H.K.A.A, Į The old pre-war Fiscal Permit inve Bren
Since May 1st, British tourists' *** communication which was a document providing may obtain £30 per year (chil- with the Royal Automobile Club, for 90 days freedom from road dren under 16, 225) in the form the: Automobile Association and tax in certain countries is vir- of travellers' cheques and foreign the Alliance Internationale de tually a dead letter, and its ab- currency Tourisme regarding
for holiday International
travel to cor travel by members
sence will chuse very little in- Norway, Sweden, of the convenience to the majority Hong Kong Automobile Associa- travellers, since this
of France, Italy, Portugal, Yugo- tion. Detalls for every country from road tax is automatically land special arrangements apply. freedom slavia and Austria. For Switzer- are far from complete yet, but granted in the majority of cases. Not more than 10 in foreign Automoblie Association is grow certain Information
regarding Valid Pasaporta must be held currency may post-war conditions of interna by each
be taken out of ing fast, but not fast enough to -tional
member of the motor travel will be of travelling, and these must be duly not necessarily permit the entry needed to maintain an efficient party Britain, but foreign countries do cover tile financial requirements Interest to the motoring public. vina'd by the appropriate Con- of £10 in their own currency.
Bular Authorities of the countries
service of road patrols, car parke Briefly, the formalities to
be to be
supervisors, cleaners and visited where complied with in taking a motor necessary.
chers. vehicle overseas for touring pur-
the following main heads:-
poses may be summarised under
Customs.
Driving.
Registration.
Insurance.
Passports and Visas
Passenger),
Foreign Currency.
"
visas are Petrol Rationing
Besides .Britain, petrol is ra-
Third Party Insurance tloned only in France and Italy
Third Party Insurance is com- Prices of petrol and oil pulsory in Denmark,
vary Finland, greatly. Approximate prices per Norway, Sweden and Switzer-gallon are:- Jand. Several countrics also re- quire compulsory Insurance of all employees,
chauffeurs,
valets, Belgium
Sweden
can of mode through the Royal a special certificate memnitzerland
wat-
The Committee are doing gil
membership of 1.200, by the end in their power to increase mem- bership and are aiming at a
of the there are approrimately 10,000 per considering thear
motor vehicles in the Colony, this should not be an over-optimistic The Commitice earn- objective. 15/-estly appeal to all car owners 13/6 and members of the public inter- 1/3 ceted in motoring to join the Ax- 5/8sociation, which will further the 12/interests of motorists throughout
6-the Colony.
127-
Petrol.
Oil.
2/2
5/0
2/10 2/10 2/4 2/0
3/0 2/10
3/9
3/6
0/- 15/-
Transportation (Vehicle and maids ele. For the Scandinavian Czechoslovakia
countries, most British Insurance Denmark Companies can supply a "Series France A card or Northern Card, which Helland To relieve members of the in- la accepted by the authorities as convenience of making casti de-proof that the motorist is insur-Norway
Hungary posils by way of customs duty on ed. If this card is not produced, Portugal
9/- Membership enrolment forma their vehicles when entering a than insurance will be payable Spain
8/4 can be obtained from any Mem foreign country,
her of the Committee or from arrangements at a' dally rate. For
the Honorary Secretary. V. E. Ferrier, c/o U. Spalinger & Co., Automobile Club to provide them by an approved Swiss company
Lid, York Building, or direct with Customs Pest Sheets known and obtainable from certain Bri-
from the Secretaries. Cerlain countries are still un-Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co., Messrs. n's Triptyques where a single tish Insurance country is to be visited, or Car- be produced, or a small fee will Germany, Trieste, areas of Italy
Companies must der Military control, such 95 Exchange Building. nets dos Passages ch Douanes be charged on each entry usa when several countries are to be contribution to a central, Insur- traffe.
SLEP and included In the tour. For visita ance pool. Regarding 'car, cover, to France only, the
is not permitted-in the first two titled to advice and Customs the majority of companies will zones. For Austria,.special ar- from affilated clubs all over the document prescribed is an Ac-extend their potiules quit-a-caution. As a matter of Continental risks for a
cover rangements apply.
world and 'every member is pro- Umited Interest, the average duty liability period without additional pre-|
vided with a membership card for the Continent, excluding Great mium.
Members of the Hong Kong which also serves as a card of Britain; la 60% of the value of the
Automobile Association are en- Introduction.
vehicle; that of Great Britain normally 18%, but is the case of vehicles with a retail value in the U.K. of more than £1,280, the duty liability, owing to in- creased purchase tax, amounts to 120% of the value on entry.
Security Required
In all cases, Custome documents will be lasued to members pro- vided that (a) the papers are for their own personal use, (b) they undertake not to leave, sell, or hire the car in any country for which the customa papers are issued, and (c) they agree to use The papers strictly in accordance with instructions attached there-
to.
In order, that the Club's Hability to the various Customs may be covered, security in re- quired against the issue of the Customs Documenis. This secur- ity may be in the form of Insurance Agreement; a British Bank Guarantee or a cash de- posit
or
An International Driving Per- mit which obviates the necessity for obtaining foreign driving licenses should be obtained from iho Polios; authorities and also an International Certificate for Mo- tor Vehicles and also the "H.K." plate of the regulation oval size, which will enable the vehicle to circulate abroad on its Hong registration. However,
countries live an anporary
which registration plates can be grant ed those vehicles arriving from overseas which have not been supplied with the appro priate. International circulation documents.
Panoramic Windows 1948 Car Feature
The panoramio windows whiefs Studebaker fint, Introduced to Amoripan bahways on' Itar postyán/ Bro-passenger coupe' are again a feature of the company's 1948 models. In adällen the new cousins rontain general body and diesels Improvements that will add grostly to the pleaguros of motoring, HOME DELIVERY - ORDERS ACCEPTED
*...
THE HONG KONG HOTEL GARAGE LTD.
Town Office: Tel: 81058
Stubba Road, Hong Kong.
to
Austria. Normal tourist other than transit.
HUU 505
assistance
The Humber Pullman Limousina and the Hillman Minx Drophead Coupe with' thair re- spective. driver, Mr. E. C. Brown' and 'Mrs. E.. Wisdom (the wall having
been awarded
known motorist) after first prize in their respective sections of class C of the Concours D'Eleganco at the recent Eastbourne Rally organised by the Junior Car Club,, The sections word: a: Cara over '18 h.p., first registered after 1st January 1941, and b firat registered after 1st January 1941.
Cars up to 10 h.p.
NUFFIELD RECORD
achleve-
CRAWFORD AUTOMOBILE | DE LUXE SEAT COVERS
Smart!
Cool!
It was announced recently by Nuffield Exports, that in the first 102 working days of 1948, they despatched: 22,674 cars and trucks valued together, with spare parts, at more than £7,000,000, Commenting on this ment, an official of the company 3ald, These figures, which ex- coed the whole output of 1937, our pre-war record year, provide striking support for
the recent statement. of the President of the Board of Trado to
the American Chamber of Commerce on Britain's Industrial effort.
"Analyals of our figures has revealed the significant fact that at a time when individual, pro.. ductivity is frequently lower than In 1939, our packets have actually Improved on their pro-war rate,
"In 1939 a team of packers used: to complete the boxing of 6 acts of vehicle parts in just under the two hours. Today, they are finish ed in one and three quarter hours.
"Additional
emphasis to this remarkable export effort is given when it is realized that in the same period under review in 1937. one vehicle left the factory every 5 minutes. Today, it is at the rate of one vehicle every 2.1/7 minutes.
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26 Nathan Road
Norton
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The Motor Cycle;
PLANNED TO FULFIL A PURPOSE!
THE NEW 350 C.C. transverse FLAT TWIN DOUGLAS THREE NEW FEATURES
RADIADRAULIC' FRONT ГОДКА
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FULLY AUTOMATIC IGNITION
CONTROL -mata.
"The Douglas Sa'the first machine te Bassed' with a mandyne which Incorporates så «utewntle advanes, The magdysa developed by Momen Locks List is of an 'antiraly new · design and eliminates the nacomity
· for'band, control, The characterfé-- 'Gier of the'muto-ndrance méchantank' have been 'deviloped to vult. Sher Douglas anglus sena to give the
·hest,performszen 'under Fall con- : ditiona
TORSION BAR. REAR ZENEAN, SPRINGING'L
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shecké and rebounde ere absorbed - by, the, twisting, action, of the - ferilon - bars, the result - being "is
*xceptionally smooth ride,
BALANCED COOLING
QUICK STARTING
EASY RUNNING
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