WHIPPETS.”
A stock ROADSTER "WHIPPET" recently covered 100 miles at an average speed of 663 miles per hour-several times reaching 70 m.p.h. (EP. 147).
A stock TOURER "WHIPPET" ran con- tinuously for one week, driven alter nately by four drivers, without engine stopping and required po adjustment either during or after the test.'
GILMAN & CO., LTD. | DURO MOTOR CO., LTD.
Hong XONG.
KOWLOON
39 years-
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th, 1927.
MOTORING NOTES
A Weekly Review dealing with Matters of Interest to all Local Motorists.
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is behind every
DUNLOP
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Motor Notes-Public Car Service-" Pulling Up "Studebaker Sales.
MOTOR NOTES.
DIESEL ENGINES FOR CARS.
PUBLIC CAR SERVICE
The question of the need of a new taxi service is now being raised. Since the taxis, ceased to function on the leng Kong side and also on the Kowloon side, residents have been obliged to depend upon the [public hire cars fer a speedy jour-
ney'.
cer-
Are we on the eve of a revolu tion in motor car engine design Perhaps it would be premature put it that way, but facts published recently in The Autocar regarding
This has resulted in a Diesel engine developments po fortain amount of complaint with to show that this type of engine, regard to fares charged by drivers working as it does without separate of these vehicles, ignition apparatus and
compared with on low
the inotor fare of the legitimate grade oil fuel, has reached a stage taxicab. One has had to bargain of development which proves it to with drivers, especially at night, in have definitely left the stationary order to obtain a reasonable charge, or marine engine stage where prin- and it has often meant wandering cipally it has shown its merits up from ear to ear. to the present.
Probably 82, cr more, would be asked for the trip to Causeway Bay, say from the Post Office, but eventually the fare
TEAS OVER LONDON. This summer a new thrill has been
DUNLOP quality is built on staged by Imperial Airways, Ltd., would be lowered to $1.25 or $1.
who have arranged a series of tea this unrivalled experience, fights over London in one of their and to-day, Dunlop research giant Argosy air liners. These 20- scater machines, which are fitted ensures constant progress. Every with three Armstrong Siddeley possible improvement is bodied in Dunlop Tyres. Make
them your choice always.
DUNLOP RUBBER COMPANY, LIMITED,
Locat Buaxen: 181, Dr Vaux Road Cestrat
Jaguar air-cooled engines develop- eming 1,900 h.p., carry a
steward and a
buffet for refreshments, spirits and beer. The main cabin is some feet long and a fect high, the passengers sitting on either side of a central gangway, while the steward. in uniform serves them with tea. An excellent view of London is obtained through long side windows, so that it is not sur prising that the trip is a most popular one,
COMMERCIAL SIDECARS IN
THERE IS A DUNLOP TYRE FOR EVERY STANDARD RIM.
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AND
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THESE SNAPPY MACHINES
ARE NOW
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SOLE AGENTS,
ENGLAND.
"
A demonstration of commercial sidecars recently staged in England emphasised the wide possibilities of these handy machines for deliver ing light loads. According to Motor. Transport, economical motori eyeles with sidecars having boxes for light parcels making n direct appeal bath to small tradespeople and big firma, and it
are
During the last week or two there has been a slight improvement and, although charges are not yet the same all round, there appears to be
more even bania of rates. A deinitely controlled system of pub-· lic service cars would be a boon but it is admitted that the difcut- ties of" control" are great. There are rumours that a Chinese ava dicate is contemplating introducing 1 new taxi-cab service into the Colony.
THE TRAFFIC BEACON.
The red light trafic beacon at the function of Pedder Street and Des Voeux Road does not appear to have been particularly beneficial so far. Trafic policemen still have. to remain on duty at this point. It is noticed that although a UK- ber of people walk between the white lines there are many others who still cross the road diagonally. The Hong Kong, public are slow in learning a new lesson and it taker long time to teach them traffic
sease.
STUDEBAKER SALES. "
STATEMENT BY MR. A. R.
ERSKINF
A. R. Erskine, President of The Prior to his departure for Europe Studebaker Corporation, announced
'WHIPPETS.”
4-Cylinder-15.6 H.P.-4 wheel brakes. PRICES from G.$900.
6-Cylinder-21.6 E.P.-4 wheel brakes.
PRICES from G.$1,075.
THE BEST MOTOR VALUES TO-DAY,
GILMAN & CO., LTD. DURO MOTOR CO., LTD.
Hong Kong.
KOWLOON.
that Studebaker sold 33,000 cars in, against 6,000 last year. the second quarter of 1927 against 20,000 in the same quarter last year, and that net profits of the quarter would exceed last year's Agures,
These figures make the total sales of the first six months this year 02,000 cars against 59,000 last year. baker's exports for the first six Mr. Erskine stated that Stude- months his year were 16,000 cars
Overseas shipments of Erskine Sixes exceed. ed 0.000 cars in five months, estab- lishing a record.
Mr. Erskine expressed confidence that Studebaker's business in the last half of this year would exceed
the full year of 1397 would be bet- the volume of the same period last year, and that the riet results for ter than those of 1026.
MORRIS
COMMERCIAL
CARS
12 C.W.T: MORRIS 11.9 H.P. 9 6′ W.B.
Chassis only with 33" x 41 8.8. Tyres
Lorry complete with Cab and drop sides
Popular Van complete with Cab
De Luxe Van complete with Cab
De Luxe Van complete with Cab Bakers Van complete with Cab Furniture Van complete with Cab Ambulance Type A complete Fever Van complete..
Colonial Ambulance complete Charabane for 14 passengers
HONG KONG
· CASH PRICE
£195
255
265
275
1 TON MORRIS 13.9 H.P. 10 2 W.B.
Chassis completely equipped with 33 x 5 tyres
£235
Lorry complete with Cab and drop sides
Tipping Lorry complete with Cab General Utility Vehicle complete Standard Van complete with Cab
295
310
325
335
960
870
$370
430
450
485
510
515
570
Special Saloon Bus Type D3
575
in
25 C.W.T. MORRIS 15.9 H.P. 10 2" W.B.
Chassis Z. 1 complete with 33 x 5 tryes
£290
Chassis Z. 2 complete with 33 x 5 tyres & F.W.B. Type Z. 1 Standard Lorry complete with Cab... Type Z. 1 Standard Van complete with Cab Type Z. 1 De Luxe Van complete with Cab Type Z. 1 Charabanc for 14 passengers
320
350
385
400
550
30 C.W.T. MORRIS 15.9 H.P. 10 2 W.B.
Chassis Z. 3 complete with 32 x 6 tyres
£320
350
*
385.
415
"430
is noticeable that the General Post enlarged and new ones added, in Ofice. employ a large fleet. Di- order that it may be possible to ferent pattern bodies are supplied, guarantee so that the machines are easily quantity,
prompt deliveries adaptable to varying requirements. from dairymen for conveying milk churns, to the butcher, the baker and the cabinet maker.
CAR SHIPMENT.
The most insistent demand for delivery bas come from the in- dividual motorist, and consequently many of the more progressive car maufacturers have wished to fit Triplex as standard, This how. As a result of the representations ever, has not been generally possible by the Automobile Association, in the past, but by the completion of geveral Shipping Companies have the new factory at King's Norten, instituted safe and efficient gear for near Birmingham, which will be in the handling of motor-car traffe, fall working order in the near. with the minimum possibility of future, "a guaranteed regular supply **damage.
will be available to these firms.
DRIVER,
This new Midlands factory, with approximately 80,000 square feet of floor space, is planned to deal ex. peditiously with the larger contract work of the car manufacturer.
the
W, R. MORRIS'S WOLSELEY
POLICY.
The British and Irish Steam Navi- gation Company, whose steamers run between Liverpool and Dublin, are now added to the list of those using approved equipment for tak ing cara on or off boats. The device supersedes the old-fashioned and risky practice of slinging by ropes passed through the wheels. The announcement of the Wolsc. -TYRE WEAR AND THE WOMAN | Wolseley Six will remain unalter ley Company that the prices of the ed, but only for this season, but Many unkind things have been also for the next, is distinctly in- said about the carelessness of the teresting from more than one point woman driver, but while she may be of view. When the motorist buys. careless on the roads she probably a new car and finds after a month takes more care of her car than the or two that the makers have re- averago man does. The result is duced the price feels serious a decrease in running expenses, aggrieved. His car is no longer the and the maintenance of the car's proud possession-it, was-into his lune and tone over very long mind creeps a distinct sense of loss, periods.
even though his car is as good as An example of this is shown by ever, and he is acutely conscious an English girl owner who averag. that when he comes to part with it ed over 10,000 miles per annum on
cat will realise much less. Fourteen-Thirty hp. Armstrong This policy of declaring the price Siddeley for the last two years, and for mare than a year ahead requires whose Dunlop tyres have covered much courage on the part of the 1,200 miles, 19,000 miles, 19,987 makers, but will be warmly wel and nearly 21,000 miles in the comed by all car owners as "anfe=" period. While these figures speak guard, which is long overdue. well for the general tyre economy But even more interesting is the of the car, they also indicate the evidence this announcement affords splendid results that can be obtain of Mr. W. R. Morris's policy with ed by a little care on the part of regard to Wolseley cars. In the the owner to maintain her tyres a public mind the name of this great their correct' pressure.
manufacturer has long been 1860- ciated with quantity-production- NEW FACTORY FOR TRIPLEX with the making of a good reliable
GLASS.
cars at a very low figure. In his So rapid has been the increase proposes to proceed along somewhat new venture, however, Mr. Morris In the demand for Triplex Safety different lines. Quality production Glass, not only from the Govenia to be the keynote The Walse meat departments, corporations-and-ley tradition of high-grade work- public utility companies, but also manship is to be maintained to the from numerous other sources, that uttermost, reinforced, of course, by the Company has been severely the Morris policy of thoroughness. taxed to cope with it
Whatever is saved in cost by im Existing factories for the manu-proved manufacturing method-is-to Hacture of Triplex have been be put back into the cars in the
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Tersed "vajuo
Hotel Bus Type T1
Bus De Luxe
Chassis Z. 4 complete with 32 x 6 tyres & F.W.B. Type Z. 3 Standard Lorry complete with Cab... Type 2. 3 Standard Van complete with Cab Type Z. 3 De Luxe Van complete with Cab..." Type Z. 4 Standard Lorry complete with Cab...
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30 C.W.T. MORRIS 15.9 H.P. 11′ 6′′ W.B
Chassis Z. 5 with 32 x 41′ tyres, dual rear. F.W.B. Chassis Z. 6 complete with 32 x 6 tyres and F.W.B. Type Z. 5 Standard Lorry complete with Cab... Type Z. 6 Standard Lorry complete with Cab Type Z. 5 Charabane for 18 passengers Type Z. 6 Charabane for 18 passengers. Type Z. 5 Special Saloon Bus
415
£320
355
390
... 420
620
650
670
Type Z 6 Special Saloon Bus
700
30 C.W.T. 6-WHEELER 15.9 H.P. 11′ & W.B.
Chassis only equipped with 32" x 41* tyres.
£538 626
Chassis with War Dept. type Body
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