HONGKONG: TELEGRAPH MOTORING SUPPLEMENT.
OVERSEAS CARS.
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USED CAR PRICES.
DOES YOUR CAR SUFFER from INDIGESTION?
Whether your engine stutters and lies down on you occasionally, or whether the condi- tion is chronic, we guarantee to dingnose. the ease correctly and effect a cure.
Our staff of expert mechanics takes just as much interest in your car as would the medicos if you personally were laid up for repairs.
THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR COMPANY, LTD.
Expert European Supervision.
Telephone Central 3950. A. J. Allision. Service Manager.
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THE MICHELIN "CABLE" CONSTRUCTION
Increases the mileage of the tyre and improves the running of the Car
AGENTS-
A Model Specification.
Here is a model specification] for a successful Overseas car, drawn up at a Conference in London, botwoon some of the loading Dominions importers and British manufacturers...
'General Construction-Unit construction throughout: Engine 4 or 6 cylinders with delachable hoads. Economy and ample Longine power, in proportion to wolght. Not less than 1 h.p. R. R. C. per owt. Avorage h.p. 20-35. Goaring-To give good hill- climbing on top gear, rather than excessive speed on the level- should be proferably about 41% to 1-three or four speeds."
Ground Clearance. Not lossį than 9 inches for large and mo dium cars, or B. inches for small
cars.
Whool-track 4 ft. 8 in.
Cooling-Must be amplo. In-1 creased radiator capacity and variable fan speed desirable.
Ignition-High tension magne- to in every caso,
electric
Lighting Reliable selfstarter, lighting and warning system, to be fitted, integrally, with all chassis, as standard de- sign.
Fuel System. The petrol tank to beat rear of car and fitted with vacuum feed..
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Lubrication. By pressure feed- All working parts must be re adily accessible and - protected from dust in all 'casos. Steering, Complete instead of merely a sector, should be fitted where the warm und wheel plan is adopted.
wheel.
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Brakes. Internal
brakes. which, must be of ample dimen- sions-easily adjusted, and lined with asbestos fabric.
Springing-Demands |attention with regard to comfort
than has been the case in thei pust. Springs must be wide and it is suggosted, that a jargo num- ber of thinner leaves be fitted, with a very slight carnbor
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Rear Axle-Fall flating spel universally preferred.
Wheels, Quick detachable type greatly preferred to de- tachable rims. Pressed steel wheels are too hard on tyres.
Back Axle and Transmission. Tubes, universal joints, differenti- al housing, and quality of materi- al in gears, noods strengthenipg or improving, Front spring
| saddle should be deeper.
Brass Fittings.- Eliminate as far as possible, unlons oxidised for nickel-plated: Labour
LEPACK & CO., LTD., difficult to obtain" and all clean-
50, 52.- Queen's Rd. Contral."
SAY
HAUL
BY
TRUCK
ing has in the majority of casos, to be done by the owner.
Information. A good book of} instructions. complete withi spare parts hook," "and oiling] diagrams, should be "hirluded. with every shassis, diso blue prin giving" dimensions garage use, ahd bhe print for coachbuilder's 'use,
for
Body Work where Supplied. - Lightner with good lines and British high-class fiftish desired. Front seats should be constructed- to take three persons.' Hear seat to take three persons. Room for two folding seats. The stream line torpedo type of body is the most popular. Colours to choice. It is suggested that bodies should be sent out overseas, without final coat of varnish, which can Įbe applied locally.
Fittings. The Cape cart bood must be made of nonrubberous "material, and be fitted with side
curtains. It must be capable of attachment to the windscreen. (which lalter'must be of the double
THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD,folding type. Proper provision
TELEPHONE YOUR ORDERS "TO: KOWLOON 226 GENTRAL 3950
MR. CAR OWNER!
Why not send us those LAMPS, FITTINGS, etc. from your car and let us make them like new?
THE ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT
(OF THE HONGKONG- BOTEL CO, ITD.)' EXPERTS IN PLATING
must be given for currying a spare wheel and tyre, and the stand must be rigid, and so fixed] that it will not shake loos4.
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One of Hongkong's taxis, which are to be put into service on Monday."
IF
(By a Motor Cycling Rudyard Kipling):
If you can start your bus when all about you
Are kicking theirs and cursing till all's blue; If you can stay and see 'em go without you, Yet follow on and catch 'em "fore they're through; If you can strip your bus inside a minute,
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With scissors, tooth-pick and a worn-out file,
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And rend your poling and all that's in it,
Then
pay your annual premium with a smile; If you can take a frame, a nail and split pin.
A biscuit box, a Ford and other bits.
Then do u skilful bit of mixing'
And in the "Trials" give the others fitst
If you ban take your "Harley," hatest pattern, And crash into a furry and rejoice:
If you can see your poor bus flatten
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And crush,andtrumple up, nor raise your voice;
If you can hope that tramcars run in Heaven
And Providence won't issue petrol free;
And if you're "guing some" past, Number Se ven Inspector Kent will be right there to see;
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If you can owna Nineteen Hundred "Thundor". And try to put it out when it's an fire- If you can do all this, you'll be a wonder. And what's more, my son, you'll he
a LIAR!
NEW STUDEBAKER MODEL.
This is the new Studebaker big-six five seater speedster. It was created to meet the demand for's comfortable fivo-passenger car of ong wheelbase with power; speed and smart appearance.. Finished in rich maroon, it is set off by disc wheels, commodious trunk, tailor- da hood and nickel-placed radiator shell Two extra disc wheels,] A VETERAN'S GOOD AVERAGE complete with tyres and tyre covers, are mounted on the front mud- An average of 26'9 mph would guards, 'out of the way of the doors, Among the additional items of not he considered slow travelling equipment ara. the nickel plated bumpers (front and rear), quick- even for a modern light car, but action cowl ventilator, rear-view mirror, courtesy lamp, cowl lights, when such a performance is put onneau lamp with long extension cord, and combination atop and up by a 1914 production it leads tail light,
one to think. The following are: the figures of performance put up by a 1914 Stellite, carrying two passengers and Juggige:-Left Olympia London, „at 2.25 p.m.,
urn journey from Wotton-under-
RADIO SETB FOR CARS.
TYRE PRICE REDUCTIONS.
arrived Wotton nyder-Edge, Glou- The Marconi Company, who
The recent cuts in the prices of centerables, 7.5 p.m. The 125 in conjunction with the British tyres imported from the Con- miles were covered in 4 hre, 40 Dainilor Company, were the first tinent to the United Kingdom mins, running time, equalling an 10 adapt motor-cars "to the have been rendered, possible by wverage of 26.7 p.m.h. The re-reception of broadcast tolophony, the current low rate of exchange. Edge to Victoria. S root, West have now co-operated with the It should be explained, however, that this factor does not obtain minster via Bristol, Clifton, R.SA. Motor Company, with in regard to American-produced Cirencester and. Maidenhead, view to providing the same tyres imported into the country, adistance of 186 miles, WAT facilities for the owners of the as the rate of exchange is against covered in 6 hrs, 55 mins, running ime. Thus an average of 26.9 small; open touring cars. In them. The American Chamber in p.. was maintained over Windsor Great Park on a racont distance of 317 miles, whilst the Saturday night a demonstration Points out that the reduced prices
of
Commerce
in
London
The Market at Home.
Aa, indicating the prevailing conditions in the second-hand. car market, the following prices obtained recently at a sale held by Messrs. Auto-Auctions, Ltd., are interosting1923 14 h.p Sunbeam all-weather. £490; 1923 10 b.p. Wolseley two-seator, £340; 1923 10 hp. Fiat touring car £335; 1923 11.9. h.p. Bean two- apater, £290; 1922 10 hp. Bolsize- Bradshaw touring car, £195; 1921 21.9 h.p. Chovrolet touring car. | £175; 1921 14 h.p. Angus-Sander son touring car, £175; 1922 10 h.p. A.B.C. two-sentor, £130.
The makers of the Bean car have introduced a novel and most attractivo finish for aluminium conch work. 'Instead of oithor a bright or dull "sandblast" sur-t face, the metal is given what is called a "curled" polish, the affect being that with which one is accustomed on... some brase scientific instrumenta, camera » flens ́ mounts, ¿e His Royal
Highness Prints Honry recently" took delivery of a Bean finished in this stylo.
THERE IS ONLY ONE PROFITABLE THNG TO DO WITH A BAD HAEIT.
REPLACE IT WITH A GOOD ONE!"
BUY GARGOYLE MOBILOILT'
AT least 50% of all engine troubles are brought on by incorrect lubrication. Unsuitable oil" causes poor compression-wastes gasoline-invites "wear and noise- encourages excessive carbon formation.
Gargoyle Mobiloil minimizes repair bills. When used according to the Chart you can count upon full compression -full mileage from gasoline-less wear and noise-and the greatost obtainable freedom from carbon.
GARGOYLE
Mobiloil
Make the chart your guide
WHY DON'T YOU OWN A CAR?
Why walk or pay car hire when you can have a car
of your own on easy payments?
The following cars are in excellent condition
OLDSMOBILES
STUDEBACKERS
ESSEXS
5 Seators, at $1.800.00
5 Souters, at $1,500,00
5 Seaters, at $1.800.00
5 Seaters, at $1,500.00
5 Seaters, at $1.500.00
5 Seaters, at $3.000.00
ESSEX SEDAN
Write for full particulars to: - P.O. Box 635
or Tel. K:765. (After 7 p.m.) DEMONSTRATION TRIPS ON REQUEST.
NERACAR
"SAFETY
FIRST.
For safety, Reliability, Strength, Clenaliness and Economy the NERACAR" stands unrivalled.
The NERACAR" was not built for excessive apoed. On plain lovel roads, it will give a speed of 35 miles, whilst on hills such as the Chin Wan Hill-it will give a spoed of 25 miles per hour, as proved in the recent trials. Considering that most people rarely go motoring at more than 30 miles. on 'evel roads or 20 miles up his the "NERACAR" has a reserve speed which is quite amplo.
The NERACAR was specially designed and built to meet the needs of people who, in their daily avocations and pleasures, find that what is really required is a reliablo, fair priced, light two-wheeled motor car that will carry them about safely, economically, at a fair speed and without the risk of having their clothing soiled by dirt, grease and oil. The "NERACAR answers all these requirements and its gasoline consumption is one gallon to 100 miles!
Write or call for demonstrations
DE SOUSA & COMPANY, LIMITED.
Sole Agents for South China.
| petrol consumption worked out at was given of the new apparatus meet the prices established by 2nd Floor, St. George's Ballding,
47.6 m.p.8
to be fitted on the cars
of American tyros were made to
Continental and British #rms.
Teleghone C. Xo. 1284.
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