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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
Saturday, Oct., 13th. 1923.
(Being the Official Organ of the Hongkong Automobile Association).
LOCAL MOTOR NEWS NOTES &
Mr. P. M. Hodgson, the popular, The Essex, driven by Dr. Me Hon. Secretary of the Auto Kenny, put up a very good show, mobile Association, is still in considering its 18 h.p. and tha Manila. A letter to hand from weight it, carried, in getting The him indicates that he will not be second place on formula. returning to Hongkong before Essex car is, however, well-i
for its hill-climbing :. the end of the month. He states known
What Mr. Mackenzie that he is looking forward to powers.
the was doing with the Jordan, newspaper accounts
This car can May. recent motor trials in Hongkong, he alone
has a fine turn of speed and had previously climbed, the hill.
The wreck of a motor-car which in mich less time. vame to grief on Sunday last on
the Garden Road, was allowed
The Hon. Mr. A.G.M. Fletcher; to remain on the spot for over twenty-four hours after the ac-had bad luck with his Oldsmobile! cident. Surely, in a case suchjin cot finishing, owing to his as this, an obstruction is not left acceleration pedal going out ef' until such time as the owner action when he was within a sees fit to remove it; rather it hundred yards of the finish. Had
MOVING:
THE HILL CLIMB.
CHATS WITH TWO WINNERS
Mr. F. Baker, who has certain- ly won the title of Hongkong's in the motor-cycling "Ace." course of a chat with a Telegraph representative regarding the Hill Climb at Shaukiwan, said--“1. rode in touring trim, and what I think speaks volumes for Indian! construction, is the fact that my! machine had not been touched! since the last hill-climb I coa-) sider that doing all tucing and repair work myself is also an important factor to succesK,”
should be immediately cleared this not happened. one would Mr. F. Baker, who won the cycle away by instructions from the have expected Mr. Fletcher to solo event, taking the hill on his! proper traie authority, the bave gained a place on formula. Indian Chief.
waer, of course, beating the las he carried a big load and was cost. It cannot be that Hong-going well until
Regarding equipment, Mr.i Baker's machine was fitted with ¡Goodyear tyres, Duckworth jchain, Splitdori plugs, magneto
and generator. and Sebebleri' carburettor. Socony spirit was jused and Vacuum Gargoyle Mobiloil employed as lubricant. "Both of these," added Mr. Baker. "I have always found most excel- tent
The ride itself, was summed up Jas follows I was perfectly! happy on parts of the hill and most unhappy on other parts. On to attempt more then one's perve the first right-hand bend my foot- to scrape the can really control Mr. Padgett, board started on the other hand, was caution ground, the front end dug in personified although his per- and for a formance was quite a good one.
kong lacks suitable facilities for action.
uch work. because at least one company (The Dragon) speci».
lises in haulage work.
Was
put our of!
to
"Let-!
Mr. Gascun. who was a strong favourite in the "combination class.
the first Last Saturday's continuance negotiate the hill. His of the Motor Trials again de. away" however, was none too monstrated the popularity of good and his gear change was these instructive tests among not at all the kind one expects local motorists. The Jockey from a competition winner. Club Gymkhana
undoubtedly
Austin cars have always enjoyed an excellent reputation abroad, and the post-war types have demonstrated sound service to their ownere. Messrs Alex. & Co., have sent us the proved a strong counter-attract fr. Chat on an A.C.E. also Ross ion, and explained the absence,
failed in this respect, while Mr. Latest Austin catalogue-and of the road. This manoeuvre! Zad of one or two competitors from walker, on a 7-9 Harley, was very comprehensive one it is.
Hill. Everything quite good in each respect. His Shaukiwan considered, however, the meetmachine was well tuned and be ing was a great success.
certainly deserved his second
AT THE STARTING POINT.
The scene at the starting point of the Hill Climb. Hon. Mr. Fletcher getting away with a full load on his Oldsmobile.
Placo ou
SATURDAY'S HILL CLIMB AT SHAUKIWAN,
Results on Time and on Formula.
Make of Power
Cor
Horse
MOTOR CARS UNLIMITED H.P.
No. of
Cylinders
Owner
E. The Governor
Driver
C. D. Lambert 3550lbs 0.68 2 min.
J. Smith
1.16
The results of Saturday's Hill Climb on time have already been published, but below we moment I thought give the full details of each event showing how the various competitors came out both on time and
WES the machine
going to on formula:- pivot on the board and swing inte the wall. However, just as it! started to swing, the footboard got clear and I went on. On the last bend, I swerved to take ad- vantage of the camber on the right of the road, and also to avoid! ja row of "pot-holes in the centre 1st (caused my footboards to again! 3rd catch, making the second time I 4th 5th had to shut off for this reason." The Austin Company are plac "On a fairly steep hill like 6th place win. Mr. Weller's Hen- ing these cars on the market here Shaukiwan, this naturally lower 7th had certainly lost its at the same price as that ruling ed my speed considerably. My 8th Regarding the car per-derson formances, the Crossley, driven first dush of youth and the in England. Thus the purchaser highest on the run was about 66 9th
achievement of winning the saves all the incidental expenses m.p.h. my average about 58-60 by Mr. Lambert, was certainly a the surprise of the day. After event is all the more credit- of boxing, insurance and freight.p... and my lowest about 45 its good performance there should able. Mach time and patience to Hongkong quite a consider- m.pt." be nothing further heard of the must have been expended in ad-able item.
ery that British cars suitably geared for the hills of decent turn. In spite of a slight
motjusting the machine to such a дте
this Colony. The winning car tendency for his engine to "load Special attention has been paid certainly showed its powers to up at the start. Acceleration to gearing, and the sesle specially some advantage on Saturday, and and gear changing were expertly the manner in which it was got managed. Congratulations. Mr. away from the starting lire, and Weller!
into speed on the hill reflects a great deal of credit On Mr. The "solo" machines came' Lambert's driving.
next, with Mr. H.W. Caaney first man up. His machine was. "stripped" but, unfortunately, he;
The Crossley not only gained wasn't, and although his time first place on time, but was first was very good, it was not quite on formula as well. There is no good enough to win. For the doubt that Mr. Lambert was out next hill-climb, Mr. Chaney in to do his utmost to show what a forms as that he intends to go Standard British car could do, and into training and wear spurs and. he certainly upheld the reputation rig a la Donoghue. We shall no of British-built cars.
doubt hear from him then.
A car which was expected to Mr Doodha climbed; extreme- win on time with ease was the ly well, only being beaten by the two-seater sports model 6-cylinder three big twins. Messrs.; 29.4 h.p. Studebaker, driven by McEwan and Ellwood did not Mr. T. Parsons, but it only go shine particularly well. fourth place.. One expected a; much better resuk than this, but
suitable for Hongkong (which is fitted without extra charge) is as
spored
follows:
1st.
2nd.
3rd.
4th
Revers
16.9--1
9.7 -1. 6.18 -1. 3.931. 13.3
1.
The above refers to the heavier
models. For the 12 h.p. Austins, the following is recommended for the Colony-
Top (direct) 3rd. speed #al Ist.
Reverse
:
5.16 -1. 7.93 -1. 12.03-1. 19.87-1. 14.35 -1.
In my opinion, the hill was! just as good as Tsin Wan. The surface is not so good and the two bends at the foot were very de- captive. Neither was it such a! good test of riding skill. A rider can often take one or two corners jat speed, but when it comes to an
accumulation of them similar toj Tsin Wan, he cannot stand the strain, and consequently has to slow down."
COMBINATION WINNER
INTERVIEWED.
Ist Crossley 19.6 Four 6th Chandler 29.4 Bix J. Smith 4th Buick 97.3 Six J. Parsons 7th Studebaker 29.4 Six T. R. Pars 108
18.2 Four Dr. McKenney 2nd Essex 3rd RV.Knight 29.4 Six G. E. Wilson 5th Oakland 19.0 Six A G. Hewlitt 8th Buick 27.3 Six Lam Wing Yan
29.4. Six E. Abraham 9th Jordan
3350
3450
*
A. H. Rowe T. R. Parsons 3450 Dr. McKenney 3030
G. HL Wilson 4145 AG. Hewitt 2950 Lam Wing Lam 3520 G.W.McKenzie-4101
MOTOR CYCLE COMBINATIONS,
Weight including Driver & Passen.
Position on Time
Position on Formula
Make
C.C.
1st.
3rd.
Henderson 1301
760 lbs.
2nd.
Ist
Har. Davidson 989
960
3rd.
4th.
2nd. 4th
do
1208
993
ACE
1234
*70
++
7 500..
12.4/5.
M
+
1.08 2 17.3/5 1.27. 27.3/5
28.3/5 32
0.89 2
+
1.07 2
+
+
1.09 2 46.2/5
П
1.69 3
*
31.3/5
1.04420.4/5
Driver Owner
Time
Figure of
Formul
F.C. Weller F.C. Weller 1-13.2/5 9.2 V. Walker V. Walker 1-21.3/5 6.8 A. Gascon A. Gascon 1-22.25 8.9 J. Choa . Came
MOTOR CYCLE SOLO UNLIMITED H. F.
Puition Position ou
a Time Formula
Make C.C.
Weight including Driver
Mr. F. C. Weller, who came in first in the cycle combination 1st class on a Henderson, seen by a Telegraph representative..said he would like to congratulate the Committee on the success of the (afternoon's sport. The electric timing device, though new to most of us, provided no difficulty." he said. "I should like, however,
1nt.
Indian Chief 1204
520 l
Zad.
5th.
Har. Dividson 1208
500
3rd.
7th.
Indian Chief 1204
320
4th.
3rd.
Indian Scout
596
428
5th.
4th-
Triumph
530
122
6th.
Zo
Indian Scout
596
510
7th.
6th.
A. J. B.
799
340
cause
af
Owner
1-39
Driver
Time
15.75
Merit on
7.00
F. Baker F. Baker 0.50seo 447 AA. Rumjahn A.A-Rumjahn 054 .. GTPadgett G.T. Padgett 1.00. 8.30 F.N. Doodha F.K. Doodha 1.44/5.58 H.W. Chaney, H.W. Chaney 1,71/5 5.9 L. Elwood L Elwood 1.9.2/5 5.6 J.D. Mc. Ewen J.D. Mc. Ewen 1.12.3/5 78
THE FUEL TEST.
COMMENT ON THE WINNING CAR.
speed is very much greater All the photographs of the Hill to correct an erroneous statement, HOT WEATHER TYRE TROUBLES.
than that at which Mr. Rowe imbing contest appearing in made somewhat publicly, to the
Excessively hot weather mзy
drove round the course on Sep- this issue were taken by the effect that by starting the cars!
tember 30th. Mr. Rowe's speed, Ming Yuen Studio, where in- with their front wheels, and the be the unsuspected
I think, only averaged about 15 miles per hour (the lowest of any possibly the corners were taken Of the three big twins Mr. terested motorists will be able to cycles with their back wheels, on annoying tyre troubles; patches
The following letter has been of the competitors by about fon too widely, instead of the inside Baker rode splendidly and beat obtain copies. The photographers the starting line, the cycles were loosen and leak and vaire rubbers
sent us for publication-
miles), which, after all, is not the being hogged, thus cutting the the second man-Mr. Rumjahn have several other pictures of gaining their own length plus the perish, or even melt.
Sir--I read with much interest, usual speed one is likely to travel distance, whilst the get-away was by four seconds. His get-away. the trials, in addition to those length of the car. Of course, the true gain is simply the length of
fout speedometer, I am unable to in the last issue of your Motoring at in a car. I venture to think not so good as it should have been acceleration and gear changing published to-day.
the wheel base of cycle." for such a powerful car.
were all that could be desired,
Coming to the actual, run. Mr. give maximum, speed, but notice Supplement the remarks made that if the car had been driven st and his "cornering", despite the We are glad to see that there Weller said: Being the last that the average works out at regarding the performance of the an average speed (that is, some Buick car, driven by Mr. Rowe, where round about 25 m.ph) the fact that his footboard touched; Another expectation was upset the ground, undoubtedly won him are prospects of a Motor Gym- starter in my class I was able to 39.23 m.p.b."
kbaas in Hongkong in the judge only the beginning of the Mr. Weller stated that his which won the Fuel Consumption petrol consumption would have when Mr. J. Parsons' Buick, the climb.
runs, but engine, a Z model, has improved Test in the New Territories. I worked out very differently. competitors Such an event other driven by Mr. A. H. Rowe, only]
should prove a most successful gather that this was where they beyond expectation by the pro- think however, that it ought to I am not writing this in any got third place. It ought to have done better than this, for it was Mr A. Rumjaho, who wind-up to the recent trials, proslost most time. My success, was vision of boavler exhaust springs be pointed out that this car was way as a "grouse." The Buick won probably in great part due to the than those originally fitted. He not a standard Buick as turned the test fairly and squarely, and generally expected that it would followed him, got away equally viding an excellent occasion on
well and his machine was which to present the trophies acknowledged power of accelera-concluded by saying at the out by the makers, insantuch as Mr. Kowe is to be complimented. give the Crossley a close run.
andonment of the first hill chosen, British-made carburetter, name. I think all motorists will agree The Chandler, driven by Mr. slightly faster on the straight won by the successful competition, on an incline, provided by sitime, I much regretted the ab-it was fitted with a very famous on getting such a good result dat that the facta T have mentioned: Smith, gamed second place on He has a lot to learn about tors, Some very amusing events 4-cyl engine.
In my ascent I used "Shell" as it gave one a chance of making ly, a Smith's Maltiable Jet. time, and, considering the age cornering, however, and we could be included in the pro- and mileage which this car has should advise him to get a gramme, and the novelty of the spirit, Vacuum oilB KLO. really high speed: however, as it Then, sir, I do not think a com- above should be borns im mind should draw large plugs and Goodyear tyres, all of proved dangerous the Committee parison can very well be made when remembering the test nor been run, this was a very credit-smaller machine to practice on function able performance, It could be One cannot take such liberties as crowds of onlookers. We hope which I always use in ordinary had no alternative and except with the Paclic Coast Classics, compllshot seen at the start that this machine running off the road on to the soon to best that a suitable running, the only alterations that the road is rather narrow, Iss these tests are run over A would do well, as Mr. Smith made grass with a 70 mp.b. twin very ground has beet secured for the being to carburettor and oil pump do not think a better hill than distance of some hundreds of
settings. As I was running with Shaakiwan could be found." ofter. It is certainly a mistake meeting.. perfect getaway.
near future.
SFECTATORE