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MOTORING NEWS AND VIEWS
Gilman's Motor Show
those made for the Royal. Tour, has been ordered" for His EX- cellency the Governor, and will be arriving shortly. Accom- modatos driver and seven, pas. [sengers; two Large occasional cats facing forward fold: away whonnot required. Interior finish in high quality leather and West of England cloth.
HUMBER SUPER-
SNIPE
Six cylinder ske valve engine developing 100 bhp at 3,400 rpm. Four-speed synchromesh gearbox operated by finger up control. Bory and Beck clutch. Wheel- base, ft. 10 inches, Turning
Overall circle, 40 ft. 6 inches.
length; 15 ft. 7 inches, width, 0 ft. 2 inches, height, 5 ft. 0 Inches. A full six seater saloon with
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HONG BONG DIRECTORY
The 10th edition of the Hong Kong Automotive Directory is on sale today.
Included 'in the 1940 edition, for the first ilme. In the Directory's history, are i also complete and detailed Hatings of Hong Kong's cycle and motor-boat In- dustries.:
It la expected that some 500 copies of the 1940 'Directory' will bo elreplat- ed Overseas, wherever manufacturers or suppilers, take an" interest in the South China Market.
Copies of the new Direc- tory can be secured from the Trade News Press either in person at 25, Hon- nessy Road, or by mall,. c/o P. O. Box 1820.
Cold-Proof Motor Oil
LOS ANGELER --- Techinolo- gists have annouiced the
covery of the 'motorist's dream, a motor oil that stays | fuld in temperatures ab low as 00 · do«. grees below.ZUTO..
The new oil is såld to retain high film strength, i heat fo alstance, eling. penetration and carbon removal, yet it is, fort!" fed against oxidation. foaming and varnish-United Press,
42% ft. Overall length, 10 ft. 10 inches, width, 5 ft 10 inches, height, B ft 5 inches. Borvous Bistod hydraulic -front and mechanical rear brakes with '12 Inch : brake druma. Tho similarity of this car to the Rolls will be noted. The Bentley Mark VI on display, kindly loaned for the occasion by Mr. K. B. LEN aroused enthusiastic comments from admirer of British Sports Curs
This car has a rom speed of over 80 m.p.h.
four-bladed JAGUAR 11⁄2 LITRE
proven Minx engine is retained, but detail improvements are, a new typo dynamo, fan and the use of specially har dened exhaust valve inserts.
modern styling maintains the SUNBEAM TALBOT Humber tradition of dignity and distinction. Outstanding accelera-
"80" tion with superb road holding ensured 3-80 mph 'in' top gear.
HUMBER HAWK
Four cylinder, OHV engine developing 65 bhp at 4,600 rpm Four speed gearbox with sỹb- chromesh on higher · : ratlok. Wheelbase, 9 ft. 4 Incher. Turn- Ing circle., 38 ft Overall length. 15 ft width, 6 ft 6 Inchos, height, 5 L Girling brakes.
This is a Sports Saloon model of a very popular car and tho smallest of a range which in- cludes the 241⁄2 Litre, and 341⁄2: Litre Chassis.
The 1940 model Jaguars, In- Four cylinder overhead valve cluding a two seater speria which cagine developing 47 bhp at 4,600 develops 160 bhp at 3,100 spi rpm. Four speed synchromesh will be on display at the end of gearbox with finger tip control. February.
Wheelbase, 8 ft, 1 inch. Tum
ing circle, 38 ft Overall length, CHRYSLER
13 ft. 11 inches, width, 5 ft 3
| Inches, belght, $ ft. The now
"0" Sunbeam Talbot is a worthy
and
In a car of
WINDSOR
Six cylinder L-head type en-
successor to the world famous Ten, modern In styling nerodynamically correct. Lux-ino: 28 hp, developing 114 bbp uriously appointed and with an at 3,000 rpm Fluid" :drive `ahă Four cyclinder side valve en case of control and high perfor hydraulically operated, four-speed
transmission. gine developing 50 bhp at 3,800 manco so essential
Wheelbase, 10-12. rpm.
Four speed synchromesh its class. Produced to a tradi Hydraulic 11 inch brakes, self- gearbox, finger tip operated ion and standard of quality equalized. Independent coll spring front sumany years, the supremacy of | achieved and maintained over pension. Wheelbase, 8 ft. 9 inches.
Buket Bunbeam Talbot in the design Turning circle, 37° ft. Overall
After the opening of their second post-war Motor Show yesterday, length, 14 ft. 3 inches, width, 5 of sports cars is reaffirmed.
Gilman's can most assuredly claim a great success.
The doors opened promptly at 4.00 p.m., and within a matter of minutes it appeared as though the showrooms had been transformed into a minia- ture Earl's Court.
Rolls Royce, Bentley, Jaguar, Humber, Hillman, Sunbeam Talbot, Chrysler and Plymouth cars, Matchless and A.J.S. Motor Cycles gloomed under the bright lights as crowds thronged round
the
oxhibits numerous
carefully scrutinising each new feature.
ft. 10 inches, height 5 ft 4 inches. SUNBEAM TALBOT
Due to heavy demands in the United States the first of these
cars cannot be expected to ar-
"90"
Sedan model. The fuld Drive and hydraulically operated trans- mission not only mako. driving simple but also prevent starting and stopping shocks which cause DXCCARIVO wear. Two-tone. In- terior, with chair-height seats, †
vehicles. Commers venues afght in Kowloon Whers but home leave orders can now "80" but fitted with a 1044 c.c.
riva in Hong Kong before. March, Similar in body details to the PLYMOUTH DE LUXE many of the buses operated by United Kingdom at the end of ing 64 bhp at 4,100 rpm. Within 25 hp: developing 65 bhp at ba: accepted for delivery in the overhead valve engine, develop- Six cylinder' L-héid--engine; the "Kowloon Motor Bus Com pany (1833) Ltd, a built on
February.
Completely redesign- ten days after being announced, 3,600 rpm. All silent Auto-do famous chassis. this
Karrier
Sunbeam ed from front bumper to rear three.
"90"transmission. Wheelbase, §. ft. 9 Talbot trucks aro niso Increasing in light, the new Hawk is one of Saloons, straight from the pro- inches. New type 10, lach- hy- number, and an order was re
The most outstanding, ears, over duction lines, won the team draulic brakes, self-equalised. by Government
produced by Humber and løv at award for cars of their class in Sedan model. Perhaps cently placed through the Crown: Agents for
full six seater car with excep- the Swiss Alpine Trial and were first thing to catch the aye is a number of these chassis equip. tional luggage space.
the only team to finish without the pointer and diel of which the easy-to-read speedometer, with ·rofuse collector ped
less of a single point, bodica. Fargo trucks are well established and are a popula
operators.
The Cars
A car-by-car description fol- HILLMAN MINX
The Rolla Royce Silver man's offer their all night lubri-choice with many local transport Wraith, owned by Mr. S. W. cation and repair service. Lee, is in itself a Motor Show, Now Service Station and many were the praises made regarding the craftsman- manship and coach building incorporated in this fine car.
The Show is open daily from 9 ani. to 9 pm, and will continuo until next Friday, January 2R. The exhibition is being held in Gilman's main Showrooms, 132 Nathan Road, Kowloon, situated Church, and near St. Andrews Tols: 50849 & 57250
opposite Whitfield Barracks.
FAR EAST MOTORS LIMITED.
20, Nathan Road,
KOWLOON.
New Beauty for your car
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DOMESTIC PROPERTIES
Mr. George Chan of the Hong Kong automobile association. will be present to answer any queries about the association.
On the Island, Gilmans are now erecting a new three storied station and garage. servico gituated on the water, front at the junction of Gloucester and lows:- Tonnochy Roads, this servico-de pot, which is expected to be in full operation by the January, will be fully equipped with modern garage equipment, and Gilmans will be in a position offer first class repair ser vice to Island motorists,
end of
For the benefit of business men, a car pick up and delivery service will continue to operate HUMBER PULLMAN. from the present Gilmans Ser vice Depot situated at, the junc tion of Johnston and Hennessy Roads.
Six syllader monobloc, side valve engine developing 100 bhp
Four eyelinder-side-valve-en- gine developing 35 bhp at 4,100 rpm.
ROLLS ROYCE 41⁄4
LITRE
glow green up to 30 mph, amber from 30 to 30 mph and red” at higher speeds. The safety-im wheels reduce the danger from blowouts by helping to keep the tyre on the rim while the car is brought to a stop. Safety door. locks on the rear doors make both the inside and outside han- dies inoperative when the lock button is depressed.
AJS MODEL 16M
Six cylinder engine with over- Four speed synchromesh head inlet and side exhaust val gearbox operated by finger
20.4.. hp. tip ves, RAC rating
Bingle-port 347 cc. ohy: enginė. control. Wheelbase,
7 ft. 9 inches. Develope 122 bhp at 5,400 rpm Tour speed foot-change gearbox.
Overall Turning circle, 33 ft.
Four speed synchromesh goar Patented "Teledraulic" front hydraulically. damped. length, 13 ft. 1 inch, width, 5 ft. box. Brakes mechanically servo- forks, 3 inches, height, 5 ft. Fitted with controlled from the gearbox and Large internal-expanding breast, Independent. front suspension. are of Girling and Lockheed with finger adjustment.
combination. -Wheelbase, 10 ft. From the point of view of 7 inches. Turning circle, 45 It the standard of performance A quality "350" that provides sales the Hillinas Minx is de Track, 4 ft. 10 inches. Luitely the most popular car in
steering and reliability, demarif"" The name "Rolls Royce" is allied by the modern motor cycliste the. Colony, Quite apart, from those owned privately, the Minx worlds finest car,
one need say to identify tho
The Silver
and by means of pipe lines 10 7 11 Indus scle loon Taxi Co
under Gloucester Road, 48 ft. Overall length, 17 ft. 6
thus
MATCHLESS MODEL
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A tour of Gliman's premisea 'An additional feature incor- at 8,400 rpm. Four bearing crank is the favourite choice of most Wraith Sodanca de Villo model revents not only a modern well.porated in the new building is shaft and camshaft. All synechro of the Kowloon Taxi cab com- on show, kindly loaned for the designed showroom, but also a the bulk diesel fuel installation mesh four speed gear box operated panies. They have been de occasion by Mr. S. W. Leo, is a large service depot fully equip Tanks are in the main building, by finger tip control. Wheelbase, ivered in bulk, for instance, to fine example of British engineer ped, with body bullding, machine
the Blue Taxi Co., and the Kowing. The overall weight of this and paint shops, lubricating bays and all facilites for complete
height, ft. 8 inches, forms, saloon, convertible coupe It is now possible for owners of inches,
The new Minx In Its three car 19.25 tons. overhauls of all types of cars and commercial vehicles. marine craft, to refuel from an width, 6ft 3 inches.
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completely The distinguished appearance and estate, car, Is obviating lockup electric pump. number of drive in,
of the now Humber Pullman modern in conception. In keep garsges for private motorists the tedious and measy task of Limousine has been achieved by ing with 'modern styling the bon- are another feature of Gliman's refuelling from drums. servico, and
One of the oldest and largest an entirely new design. The net wings, headlamps, radiator, these recently
door handles, and even door Increased in motor agencies in Hong Kong, Pullman' Limousine, on show has hinges all merge into the grace- lockups have been
has been kindly loaned for the numbers by the addition of ad- Gilmans range of vehicles is Joining premises. A full 24-hour comprehensive ong as, in ad- occasion by the Hon. A Morsels four inches wide new body BENTLEY 41⁄4 LITRE
than repair servico is available and, dillon to those on display, they CHE.
for Commer,
One of these cars, fitted with vious' models, and three passen to motorists who cannot spare are also agents'
a landaulotte body Identical to on the new bench type front seat.. gers can be seated, comfortably.
MK VI commercial their cars through the day, Gil- Karrier and, Fargo
No less than 80,000 · "Match- No-draught ventilators with con- Six cylinder engine with over less motor cycles were made trollable scuttle air Intakes are head inlet and side exhaust val-for the Services during the war. fitted to the front windows, and vos. Four speed gearbox with The results of the gruelling texts Hong Kong motorists will wel synchromesh on the upper ratios, they went through have been th come this innovation. The well Whoalbase, 10 ft. Turning circle, corporated in the latest; models.
VAUXHALL
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WYVERN
4-cyl. 11⁄2 litro.
Two elegant products of Vauxhall igenuity fand experience.→→
VELOX
75 MPH, 25-28, MPG. Those are the figures seo the Carl The roomy Velox gives out- standing: performance with unusual economy.
WYVERN
in
Given you 33-35 M.P.G.. almost identical® smart appearance with 'the' Válox. ` Wyvern is "bullt "for" outstanding
economy with', unusual. performan
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