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FINE PERFORMANCE THE NEW WHIPPET
BY STUDEBAKER.
AN ENDURANCE RECORD .SET UP.
SIX.
STRENGTH, GRACE, AND BEAUTY.
In
modish design, the new
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1929.
longer springs at both front and roar, with shock absorbers, result in greater driving and riding com- fort. Wider doors on all models give easier entrance and exit facili Lies. Narrower body posts at the windshield assure a wider range of vision-a safety factor of major importance.
have form-acting backs and proper The wide, deeply cushioned seats contours for comfortable seating and particularly will owners taking long journeys be impressed with the attention paid to designing this feature.
"Because the conquest of the air Superior Whippet introduces costly assumes a more spectacular feature car atyle practice to the light enr we are apt to overlook the marvel.feld just as its predecessor intro duced costly car engineering prac ious advance which has been made tice. It has mastery of modern in the "automobile," says a recent design, beauty that commands in editorial in the Lincoln (Nebraska, stant admiration and bears testi- U.S.A.) Star, commenting on the
The new mono-control windshield mony to creative genius and atten-on closed models is another distinct record breaking performance of the tion to detail.
improvement as the US Army sirplane "Question Mark.!
"Some of the greatest engineer ing triumphs have been recorded in this industry. In endurance the automobile engine has demonstrat ed its superiority over the airplane. Under the auspices of the American Automobile Association at the Atlantic City Speedway four * stock cara from the Studebaker factory started on да endurance test and continued. running for 19 days, covering a distance of 20,000 miles in 96,326 minutes. The Isat 1,000 miles was covered as a speed of 71 miles an hour, and the aver- age for the 30,000 miles was 69.37 miles an hour.
"In speed the airplane holds the record with a mark of 381 miles per hour. For sustained performance or endurance the honours are all with the automobile. As against the 18,000 miles covered by the Question Mark in its record arnash. ing performance of continuous fight, the automobile has 30,000
miles chalked to its credit, ·
"In both fields
engineering genius bas scored notable triumphs which are worthy of enduring re- cognition in the annals of civiliza tion. Certainly we have reached the point where every demand of this age, when seccads become pre- elous and the urge is to save time, has been answered.'
A striking tribute to the powers; of endurance of Studebaker cars for which the Hong Kong Hotel Garage, Ltd., are the local agents
PRIZES FOR PETROL SUBSTITUTES.
ROME (..). The Ministry of National Economy has distributed for the best petrol and coal sub a series of prizes to Italian Arms stitutes prepared from national ignite, lignite coke and turf im products such as heavy fluid oila, pregnated with mineral oil which latter is found in some districts of Sicily,
A scientific attempt is to he made
to use some of these cil substitutes for the heavier and slower forms of motor traction, and a considerable windshield saving on the bill for imported In fact, the new Superior Whip-opens so that the road itself cangazoline is expected to be made. pet definitely establishes an ultra-be seen without interference from The solid combustibles such as modern style motil for the light car the glass. This will be especially lignite and turf will be employed, feld. The longer bodies, higher appreciated when driving through whore it is possible, in order to radiator with chromium plated fog or heavy rain and for the extra shell, low sweeping lines, one-piece ventilation is hot weather The full crown fenders of heavy metal, windshield can be quickly and larger and more distinctively shaped easily wound open or shut with one lamps, harmony of colours, all con-hand without stopping the car, tribute to the trim, smart appear- Mechanically, as well as artistic ance that makes these new models ally, the new Superior Whippet im a most desirable possession.
proves CD its former standards. The new higher compression four- cylinder engine gives more than 20 per cent. added horsepower-speed is increased by four to five miles more per hour higher second gear
Other artistic improvements in clade one-piece garnish moulding and paneling, chromium plated radiator shell and headlight doors, Butler silver hardware, large hub caps, clustered instrument board į ratio gives faster acceleration the in two-tone wery, with Butler silver car has greater hill climbing ability rimming boards-sa ensemble which ing gear gives even greater band bezel and indirect lighting, heavy the completely redesigned steer | was obtained only from heavy ex ng ease than its predecessor. penditure OB costly dies and Other points likely to appeal to the discriminative motorists are lubrication by pump, water circula the front end chain drive, forced
tion by pump and ample radiator capacity for efficient cooling.
material.
install as practical a device at the Even high priced cars have yet to
Finger Tip Control." This in- genious invention eliminates the necessity of fumbling for a starting In a 24-hour run on the famous button somewhere on the toe-board Indianapolis Speed Way - the and the attendant scuffing of shoes world's most severe track for en the inconvenience of reaching for durance testing-a standard Whip the light switch on the dash. It is pet Six under official observation literally at the finger tips of drivers averaged 56.59 miles per hour-the to start the engine in those road world's record for standard cars emergencies which fortunately oc-costing less than U.S. $1,000. In cur infrequently, "Welcomed by all motor drivers, this new feature will be an especial boon to the ladies who drive.
The longer bodies of the new Superior Whippet give spacious in teriors and more leg room. The
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numerous other tests. conducted in various parts of the world, the Whippet Six has also demonstrated remarkable ability in the matter of fuel and oil economy.
Messrs. Gilman & Co. are the local agenta.
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effect a reduction in Italy's heavy coal bill, and the heavy oils will be tried after refining, for slower moving forms of motor traffic.
It is rumoured that a Hong Kong company is also experimenting to obtain a cheaper substitute for petrol.
JURY, DISAGREE.
The special fury in the King's Bench Division who tried the action brought by Mr. John Herbert Skel. ton, of Maida Vale, against the Ltd, for damages for an alleged Triplex Safety Glass Company, breach of warranty, failed to agree, and were discharged.
Mr. Skelton's "sister-in-law, for ageress, was disgured when she merly a beauty specialist's man-
cut in the face, it was alleged, by the splintered windscreen of Mfr. Skelton's motor-car in a collision. She obtained £1,133 "damages against him, and Mr. Skelton sought to recover the sum and expenses against the Triplex Safety Glass Company.
The m.v. Muncaster Castle, which sailed from Hong Kong via the Philippines, Java and the Straits on Feb. 4, arrived at "New York on April & Har voyage from Sin- gapore to New York was completed ir 33 days believed to be a record trip vid Suez Canal.
POWER
in the New Superior WHIPPET
In powerful, economical performance, as well as in grace of line, har mony of colour and beauty of appearance, the new Superior Whippet established advanced standards for all light cars....
The new and improved engine of the Superior Whippet has a longer stroke, higher compression, greater torque and more than 20% added horsepower.
Top speed is considerably increased while a higher second gear gives even livelier pick-up than in the original Whippet. The new car also has greater hill-climbing ability. In every respect the new Superior Whippet is one of the most brilliant performers on the road.
The Superior Whippet is a low-priced car, yet offera the important advantage of the new "Finger-Tip Con trol"the most notable aid to driving convenience since the self-starter. A single button in the middle or the steering wheel starts the motor, sounds the horn and operates the lights.
You can see the beautiful new models at your nearest Willys-Overland dealer's. Let him arrange a demon- stration. You will find the Superior Whippet easy to drive and most economical to operate.
12 H.P.
Now
is the time
to buy your Car.
Austin
CARS
are famous throughout the
world for Speed, Comfort, Economy and Reliability.
ALEX. ROSS & CO.
(CHINA), LTD.
KOWLOON GARAGE & SHOWROOM.
TEL. K. 1486.
PRINCE'S BUILDING.
TEL. C. 27.
[A.P.B.]
The
Tourer Roadster
.$1,590
Coach
1,695 1,950
Coupe 1,950 Sedan 2,080
Tractive,
Non-Skid
Grip Of The All-Weather Tread Tyre Assures Safety And Comfort On Slippery Roads.
Whippet Four Touring
LOWER COST OF OPERATION
THE NEW SUPERIOR
Agents :--
VILLY
WHIPPET 4
Messrs. GILMAN & CO., LTD.
44, DES VIBUX BOAD CENTRAL.
TEL. C. 290.
(All prices and specificada subject to change soithout notice.)
Garage & Service Station:
DURO MOTOR CO., LTD. 132, NATHAN ROAD, KOWLOON. TIL K. 226.
OVERLAND FINE MOTOR CARS
GOOD YEAR
3-28-15
DISTRIBUTORS:
ALEX. ROSS & CO. (China), Ltd.
Prince's Building, 2nd Floor,
Telephone: C. 27
HONG KONG,
Kowloon Service Station.
Telephonsì K. 1486.