WHIPPET"
MODEL "96"
AN ENGINE that doubles its rated H.P.. RATED 15.6 HP develops 31 EP.
RICARDO Cylinder head.
Semi slyptic springs.
Petrol tank in rear.
Shock absorbers.
FORCE FEED LUBRICATION. LASTING LACQUER FINISH. BEAUTY EFFICIENCY. Unequalled Value. GILMAN & CO. LTD.
Significant
testimony to the
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7th, 1928.
MOTORING NOTES
Superiority of the BRITISH
A Weekly Review dealing with Matters of Interest to all Local Motorists.
MORRIS
"With regard to the Cowley,
I can assure you that I never want to drive anything better, and it is my intention immedi- ately I arrive in Bombay to purchase another one."
I might mention I have had lot of experience on the other side with American car but I am certainly going swear by Mr. Morris's machine,
facsimile
of letter
THE above letter addressed to a Morris
Dealer by a gentleman who has experienc
on both
wide motoring -
of the Atlantic provides a very hint to everyone about to buy a
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Motor Notes-Choose Your Own Car Lead Among Light Cars-Rise in Car Insurance-Third Party Insurance
MOTOR NOTES.
JUNIOR CAR ›CLUB,
VENGEANCE" LIGHTS " OF THIRD PARTY INSURANCE.
MOTORISTS.
BAA OFFICIAL REPLIES TO A POLICE-COURT ALLEGATION.
An attempt by a section of the Junior Car Club to secure the re- moval of the 1,500 cc engine limit. These spot light are used as "for all of the club's competitiona) ? vengeance ight Motorists hus not succecded, bus a com- turn them into the face of an ap promise has been effected, the mem- proaching driver who does not bees, numbering nearly 100, who at switch off his headlights, so blind tended at the annual general meeting the oncoming than ing having passed a misolution that "An'official of the Automobile As- the limit would be retained for allocation commented to the Erening Brooklands events held by the olub.
Another matter that had aroused Standard on this statement by an divided opinions was the question inspector in a case at Southend, of whether the 3.0.0. should re-
» A motorist was fined for driving 'main affiliated to the Royal Auto- mobils Club, but the proposal to
a motorent with a lamp net so continue affiliation was carried al constructed as to prevent its more meet unanimously. A motion toment or use as a searchlight.".. reduce the number of the Cormeil from eighteen to twelve was de-The light, it was stated, was fixed feated. A net increase of 100 in on the windscreen, and was movable the membership, bringing the total all directions. The inspector to: 1,123, was reported, and al-
though competitive events during said such lights contributed to a the past year show a loss, the financidents, and the police were trying cial position is still sound, the club to stop them having £1,800.
a favourable balance of
A NOVEL TEST.
of discussion on this point, and in the Road Transport" Lighting Bilt a clause dealing with the mor- ing light hus been so altered as to read:-
"Almost every motorist to-day has a lamp 'not so constructed ne to prevent ita movement or use as a searchlight, waid the A.A. official."If this law were to be! A Crossley Motors representative. reports a very novel test of a saloon enforced there would be an even he was demonstrating in the South Spenter queue of motorists at the of England. The purchaser was police courts than at present. extremely denso much so that" There has been a great deal of he could not word even if one shouted int is car. When be tried the car, cover, he brought with him a two ve amplifier and a microphone.me, amplifier was placed on the floor, and to it were connected a pair of headphones While the our was recorded; "the idea was to listen to the engine gearbox, and other units. Natural by any sound was greatly magnit ed, and some idea of the extent can be gathered from the fact that the listener" would not allow the horn to be sounded as he was afraid of the shock. A DEMANA
The use of wireless' for a test of this kind opens up rather interest-" ing possibilities, and perhaps the day is not far distant when it wilf be more generally used for work of this kind. In the meantime the Crossley representative gladly re ports that his Crosley Six passed this new test quite succesfully.
POLICE SPEED CAR.
..
A new motor-ear for use by the Flying Squad and capable of a speed of 99 miles an hour has up peared at Bootland Yard
It will be fitted with the latest wireless: apparatus so that the movements of a hunted suspect ean be flashed to Scotland Yard and telephoned reg
from there to all dis
tracta
Many instances have occurred re- cently in which the police could have made arreste" had they been able to gåîn a few minutes in the rase after suspected motorista. ··It has been suggested that the motor cars used by the Flying Squad
| should be fitted with a special born or hooten so that traffic would gave way for a police car as it does for a fire engine or ambulance.
COST OF MOTOR SMASHES TO HOSPITALS
Mr. H. W. Burleigh, who is well kuown in the British hospital. wunld, writing from & Duke-street, Adelphi, W.C., says:
From figures which have reach- ed me from 183 hospitals repre senting, 14,160 beds (rather legs than one-third of the total avail- able beds), it appoere that the cost of motoring accidents to the hospitals of the country, irrespec- tive of any fees to medical men, must be in the region of £&X__ 100 a year
The financial burden
placed upon hospitals is unbearable, and, to relieve the position, one insurance company has establishe eda policy which, for the moderate premium of ., guar antoes to the hospital a pay- ment for an injured motorist of 1011ed per day up to: 30 days together with a pay ment of £3 3x for medical fees,
GILMAN'S increased to fo-behould the
patients be detained beyond seven days. In the case of patients dealt with an the casualty depart mont, and not admitted, the pay ment is 10s. 6d. to the hospital and 10s. 6d. to the medical offices
Every motorist the ** man in
motor-omnibus-and taxicabi should have a singlar policy to Highten the burden of the bas
'OCEAN" COMPREHENSIVE the rod the patron of the
POLICY.
1106
Unless otherwise provided by the Minister by regulations, O lamp vrried on a vehicle, other, - thin 8 dipping headlamp, shall be moved or valled while the vehicle is in motion.","
A VITAL NECESSITYJ
It is absolutely essential that evory Car Owner should insure him-. self against claims by the public, or by third parties, as they are anally termed, The prudent accessories agamat theft or total motorist always insures his car and loss, but by far the most important. contingency against which to a sure is possible claims by third parties.
A car driver was travelling at a very reasonable speed when his steering gear suddenly broke. The
car, before he could stop it, swerved. on to the footpath and crushed, a pedestrian against the wall. In due time this pedestrian Brought an action to recover damages for a person injuries and WAS awarded a considerable sum. For- tunately for him, my friend was insured against such claims, and the actual payment was made by the insurance company.
Before a car is ever taken on the road it should be fully insured. Some policies are considerably bet ten than others and the prudent motorist will obtain specimens of several before actually effecting the innance. The first point to look for is whether any limitation of amount payable for third party amount exists regarding the claims. As damages awarded some times run into thousands it is of major importance. The second point to which attention should be given is regarding the replacement value of the car. In the event of
WHIPPET
MODEL: “96:
TOURER Солон
H.K. 81,625.
H.K. 81,850.
BOADSTER
H.K. $1,750.
SEDAN
H.K. 81,880.
Distributors
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· Hong Kore Bank Bumbero,
· KOWLOON.
THE POPULARITY OF
DUNLOP
is due to the fact that the tyres have done and are doing all that is claimed for them. On the track or on the road they give complete satisfaction and will continue to do so. You can rely on what we say about Dunlop in our public announcements and prove it for yourself, if they are on the car you buy.
DUNLOP RUBBER COMPANY, LIMITED, FORT DUNLOP, BIRMINGHAM.
LOCAL BRANCHI
16, DEB VIEUX ROAD CENTRAL
total loss or theft of the car it is sometimes the case that the fa- surnace company offers the owner on a car which he valued at £230. † £183, ng the actual value of his euro the market value of the car at the After nine months', use this car A third poins requiring attention: time of bos loss, and not the de may be stolen and acter traced is regarding pamengers. In sonic clared value on which he has paid ↑ V fere it is not definitely stated cases they are specifically excluded the premium. For instance, he that the insured value is the same from the third party clame, and may have paid a contain premium as the replacement value it is quite | a slight extra premium is necessary
Continued on next Column) possible that he will be offered, say. I to include thesa
MOTOR ROAD TO CANTON
A PRACTICAL SCHEME
There is no need to emphasise the importance both to this Colony and Kwangtung of a motor road between Hong Kong and Canton.
"It would mean increased business in many ways, sud, incidentally, a reduction in the cost of living for Chinese in Hong Kong owing to the increased facilities for bringing produce to the market.
It is a practical proposition. I am prepared myself to invest a substantial sum in the enterprise and I want to hear the views of a few other business men so that SOMETHING MAY BE DONE
No money will be required until the plans are drawn up and proved. I simply desire be assured of a sufficient backing to justify me in approaching my Canton friends on the
Those interested may communicate with my Solicitor, with the office of this paper or with me personally. They need not commit themselves in any way whatsoever. All I desire
the knowledge that the proposition will be supported if the preliminary details are satis-- factorily arranged.
Nothing can be fairer, more straight-forward or plainer than that.
ANDREW HARPER
PO Box 384.
MOTOR CAR DEALER.
MY SLOGAN IS:
STRAIGHT, TRUE & SQUARE DEALING & GOOD SERVICE
P.O. Box 384