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GILMAN & COMPANY LTD.
MOTOR DEPARTMENT
TELEPHONES: 56785 & 58800
3HL
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CHEVROLET
Newer! Smarter Finer Here's the one to see Come and see it!
The new Chevrolet for 1948 brings you new smartness of ¡esign, new color harmonies, new interior luxury--an even greater measure of BIG-CAR-QUALITY AT LOWEST COST, And with all its greater value, Chevrolet's the lowest-price line in its field... the only car in its price class combining such Big-Car features a Body by Fisher, Valve-in-Head Engine, Unitized Knee-Action Ride and Positive-Action Hydraulic Brakes, No wonder more people drive Chevrolets--and moro people want Chevrolets than any other make, according to official nation-wide registrations and seven independent nation-wide surveys.
FAR EAST MOTORS LIMITED.
26 Nathan Road
Tel. Nos: 63849 & 57250
MOTORING NEWS AND VIEWS STREAMSTYLING BY SUNBEAM-
thereby for the
TALBOT IN
convincing manner.
Original in
thought.
"String"
never
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ATTRACTIVE NEW MODELS
The "80" And "90" Sports Saloons And Convertible Coupes
Successors to the famous "Ten" und "2-litre" types. Sunbeam-
"Streamstyling." moreover e- Talbot have announced new "80".
sures every feature blending Into and "90" models, As well
the una complete, unit-built-in nchieving new high standards in
horn, stop and-roversing lights, British sports car design and per-
rear number plate, curved' rear the maker's new art
bumper, Blush fitting sunshine roof, styling" · Ix
presented
doors with concealed hings, and Arst time and
pull-out handles, rear wheel fair- 3rd, and 2nd, permits phenomenal, Heally cleansing
Irigs, all are part of the integral new in
design. the oil). Inlet Interior seating is both well get-away and the ablilty to take manifold with reparate ports for presses
rapid advantage of the generous each cylinder and before the epitome
thermostati proportioned and quality finished. of modern
power output limited only by cally controlled choke and cooling Luggage Accommodation harmony, degrees of human balance
readily and gracefulness
prowess. To system. Also, being suspended on Ptrinils four passenger · require- o the sports enthusiast, however, bined with mechanical excellence. thus
cushioned-power
tools are this is something The traditional suprembey of the enn take the greatest pte. The
mountings ofments, while
readily in w ch he resilient rubber, engine
avaliable without interference Sunbeam-Taibot, therefore, is not
formance
with, the main luggage carryingt only reaffirmed
positioning of the gear smooth, but is notably lever
convenient
Kllent and on the steering column power development. RIVCA
ready-to-hand driving ottractive forms--as
and contributes to Sports greatly Saloon of all-steel
enhanced comfort and 4.100 r.p.m. with an O.H.V. en- struction and as a Sports Con-trel panel; moreover, is as prae-acceleration for
con-safety. The "Streamstyled" con-kine of 1,044 c.c. Il permits vivid vtible Coupe (bodywork bytical as it is origitini. Thirupp
& Maberly, L.), which
Frased in two distinctively simplicity
safety
permitted
per-
enry,
maximum compartment.
The "00" develops 64 b.b.p. at The Sports Convertible
Coupe All normal or This model is one of the 'most sport and tria! hill climbing pur attractive Convertible Coupes on ...
poses as well as robust energy the, market. It Sailarly, the close study de-for fast averaging cruising speeds comfort and roominess
combines formed into a sleek Sports Tourer voted to steering wheel position over long distances
of a weith
or for fim-suloon with all the advantages of
the
in a few moments can be trans-
fully recessed hoor! treamatyling" in the outcome of
research applied in, character parallel with the progressive de- velopment of Sunbeam-Talbot engineering aclence, In short, the "80" and "89" nre quality- built design throughout.
Unique Performance
nmd
Essentially
compact manoeuverable, as sport cars should be the new Sunbeam- Talbots "80" and "90" while ree taining Ali traditional comfort rund roominess, after ទ - per- formance unique indeed for Fower generosity, operating economy and driving simplicity. This moreover, is in relation to full four-seater casentials (with the Coupe, as one of the few convertible types to give really commodious four-senter enclosed accommodation) and approprinte enclosed luggage-carrying facili not only gives unobstructed vision"pressive all-round
of alt ergential Instruments but Similar modern engine features, transformation can be effected in Of real interes! Is the excep- with
performance. ap's open -sports tourer. The
tional
nepr-vertical, range
roke. as as in the "80," are, Incorporated
ties.
by
avoid
blind spots, but dazzle, glare and reflection
day or by night aro entirely eliminated. Furthermore, with the
The "80"
The all-metal Sports Saloon
The Sports Saloon alght into a recess, thereby pre-
With a cubir capacity of 1,185 has been embodied-all-matal
of driving vision favoured by racing practice, com and provide an all-round sports approximately one minute, the provided by the Opticurve windpleie driving mastery and safety unit of distinctive merit. screen. Not only does it permit assure
waterproof food of fine quality door pillars to be set well back
material folding, away out of serving the sleek lings of the sports tourer. Every-proved safety feature
Tho
shell, including low dash-rail and oping bonnel ... the O.V.I engine develops construction,
pillars, is of all-steel the degrea of driving safety 47 bh.p. at 4,800 r.p.m.
Lafely. glass
rattic. preventing and is throughout, the use of an under-Wide doors, giving unusually secured is generous in measure. designed to give performance slung bar-girder chasuls of great good
Interior comfort introduces the with reliability and purposeful strength and rigidity, low centre aluminium. Both front seats are Access, are built of new air-duct dual ventilation economy system
gravity and that is integral with Features Include:
stability and of the forward tilting type, rear detachable "Streamatyling." 11 ensures cun- head and rocker cover of special character. Opticurve windscreen to disappear into the side of the
road-holding que
qualities of high quarter lights can be wound down stoni circulation of fresh air as dealgn, Lo-expistons, steel-back- and rear window and when required, the two ed main and connecting rod bear- remarkable vision for the driver are fitted with quick-lift winders. contribute to car, while the front windows controls being
independently inga, crankshaft with integrally and eliminate dazzle, glare and (oweer d-4, operated and circulating air, forged balance weights and new reflection by day or night. Power without draughts, to fore and aft pattern harmonie cams bearings fu compartments.
Lockheed hydraulle two- embodies, multi-angle adjustable pressure lubricated throughout, leading shoe braking system en-driving seat, easi-lift bonnet and (with: a by-pass Alter automa-sures, controlled speed.
other refinements..
High Efficiency Engines
and skill of
of com-
they re-used; their job
they're doing
good job everywhere, with
ECONOMY, SAFETY, SPEED
Morris Light Vaos are used, by
many different trades, under all climatic conditions. Britain'...
greatest car manufacturers, build them for the loseest upkeep coits,
to be speedy easy and safa to handle, and to carry a lot for their alse.
MORRIS
LIGHT VANS
5 and
10 cut.
DODWELL MOTORS LTD.
SERVICE STATION 5-7 Russell St.,
Tel. 32303
SHOWROOM t Queen's Building 32301.32322
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SMART
DEPENDABLE
ECONOMICAL
The Sports Convertible Coupe THE BEDFORD JC VAN
BRITISH MOTOR VEHICLES
FOR
and
EXPORT
IDEAL FOR QUICK- DELIVERIES FOR RESTAURANTS, LAUNDRIES, DEPARTMENT STORES,
ale.
·DELIVERY FROM STOCK
INTERNATIONAL MOTORS LTD.
Sole Agents for South China:
Equipped with powerful and proved offelent O.I.V. englies of 1,185 and 1,944 c.ċ., respectivo- ly, there is all the welcome mar- ginal speed inherent with modern styling. And although
The export targets for the no- times four and sometimes. Avetry,,ond in which the full result paratively new design, the "90" for industry for 1048 have been weeks, March and "90" chusais types have incut along with those for
was a "five of the post-war designs will come CHINA the week" ménih, kid in this period into production. their conception all the science other engineering industries. 47,800 motor-vehicles were pro-handicap of having to compete in While the years of practical Shortage of steel is said to be the duced. Of these 31,400 (23,000 work markets with cars design- experience on road and track. cause. The director of the So-cars
Allied to engine flexibility and clety of Motor Manufacturers vehicles) were set aside for ex-largely disappear, the question of 7,500 commercial ed in pre-war boys should now liveliness is the proved synchro the reduction in car and vehicle
end Traders has explained that port.
Sales: matic finger-tip gear-change con-
design is only one of the pro- 703, Bank of. East Asia Bldg. trol which; as well as facilitating ther, lowering of production pro- 18.100 chars and 5,259 commercial the principal pr-occupation
targets did not involve any fur-
blems; the problem of producing Actual exports, however, were vehicles at lower prices remains. crash-prof. gear changing In relation to synchromesh тор
Crammes, nor did it imply that vehicles but these are the figures manufacturers. The high cost of any more vehicles would be re-for-the calendar menth and bear basic materials, the cost of short- leased, as a result of it, to the no ascertainable relation to theer working hours, and, above all, home market. The target. was production figures of 32,349 cars brought into line with foresee and 19.457. Cremercial vehicles nble production instead of being allowed to remain at on unattain abló: loyal.
HUMBER HAWK
tho SYNCHROMATIC
New Fingor-Tip Gear Change
the
given in the same issue of the 5.M.M.T's statistical review, for the 19,100 cars are stated to be about. 75 per cent of output" the 6,840 commercial
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of
BRITISH RECORDS
-London, August-12. The Ford Motor Company Ltd,
Sir
Car production is running at and
rute of about 30,000 a month, Vehicles "about 48 per cent of and the Austin Motor Company uf which about 29,000 for export. production. The total value of an Wednesday reported a boorn These figures are well below the exports by the manufacturing potential of the in
industry in the sales of March, including vehicles, shamerica
of their small. Brf- industry which, as a whole. Is trailers, parts and accesories, North
Butoniobiles at a slow and unecono-was mical rate, because of lack of two per cent of actual ex- Patrick Hennessy, claimed a new
over £12,000,000, Forty- Forda Alpnaging Director, and other supplies.
Com- bard mersial vehicle production has with the average of 20 per cent car manufacturers. He reported currency areas, compared collar earning record: for. British averaged about 18,000 a month, for all exports from the United 2,958 light vehicles-cars, frurks 0.000 to 7.000 a month being for Kingdom. Shipments of cars to and tractorswers sold to North export. This side of the Indus-the United States in the first American customers in July to ury is also below production pos quarter of the year were 3,000, bring Britain two and abilities
against only 143 Inst year.
three quar ter million dollars.
The Austin Company reported North American sales totalling US$11,750,000 since a. sales
Heavy Cut
Years To Wait-
·
The end. 1946 target for both; sides of the Industry Is now The director of the S.MM..ganisation was established in the down torn monilly rate of £9 has stated that deliveries of cars US and Canada nine months ago. 000,000, instead of £12,600,000 cal-against newly placed orders for Associated Press,-- culated at prices expected to be home use will take between eight
aling at the end. of 1948. The
and 12 years. Truck deliveries
LOCAL SHOWING
gure for care (including chassis) will also take several years The First 1949 cars in the motor
7-industry is working only to about
at the" is down
vehicles
130.000000 from 100 per cent, of fis, capacity. The Ser industry, "the complately"new" |
Beneath the Goor a new, reliable and fully proved. Synchromesh gearbox wheel, at your fingertips, a lever that responds to the lightest touch. And the result
a gear-change that is lighter.. and smoother and fastert Synchromatic cluding finger-tip gearchange . the final touch of refinement to the performance, eleganco and comfort for which the Hawk is justly famous.
Sole Distributors:
GILMAN & COMPANY LTD.
132 Nathan Road.
Telephonica 56789 +58800.
ROOT EV
G120 B 19
Mercury and Ford
to £3,200,000 current drinual rate of produd Litebla FRONT R4,000 HOD. The export tion is about 302,000, whereas the models will be shown by Messrs, target for Internal combustion factories could produce po
c. Shen, Lid, at angor- engther, other than marine, la in- 400,000 cars & year word it hot hibition in the Cloucester Hotel erased from 2900.000 to £1,- for shortage of raw materials Arcane starting on Monday and 100,000,- MEJA LAAN
and other handicaps. The "Am The New Lincolaemopolitan
Tinting until August erlean output this year is 4,200, B'Although (March" was un000 cars and 1,250,000 trucks, of
Munvallert on doubtedly a record month for which the export qualan, are 9.0 ring and will be on display Blosiday the Britishi mato-vehicle Indus- per cent, the, liighest, set post try, it banging's Increasingly warga segal
Commencing 'dumeant to follow the different
Govern
Acurtus lasyad by the Mr. Connolly
and their ladustry, president of the SDM Bawa comples produc- described the present- guros. 124 months-of-some-i cruciat one for the mo
ace of the
Telephone 31440.
Service Station: 350,, Hennessy Road, Telephone 28489.
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