THE HONGKONG · TELEGRAPH,
Harley-Davidson Lightweight
The new 1926 Harley-Davidson Lightweight 350 cc. single cylinder and overhead valve solo machines, equipped with electrical system have been ordered,
According to the factory tests, this small machine in ordinary touring will, do 55-60 miles per hour, while consumption is at the rate of 100 miles to the Imperial gallon,
Kindly book your order now at the Gascon Motor Co., No: 2, Kwong Wab Road, Kowloon (opposite The Steain Laundry) as only a limited Dumber will arrive by the first shipment. ALWAYS IN STOCK
1925 Models.-Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, Combinations and Spare Parts.
For moderatec ost of repairs Telephone K. 1240.` THE GASCON MOTOR COMPANY.
SOCONY
SOCONY
MOTOR OILS
AND
GASOLINE
Prest-O-Lite
THE OLDEST SERVICE TO MOTORISTS.
Replacement for
Price Each.
Farley, Indian, Henderson Etc. H,K. $ 21.0)| .. BK. $ 41.00 Essex, Overland, Clevrlard
Buick, Chandler, Oakland,
619-R.H.X-23 Tadillac, L'oco'n, Is Fayette..
Volts 'Amp. Hrs.
Tyre
63-M.R.
6
90
613-J F.
10J
615-J,F.K.
Hudson Templar, Maxwell,
H.K. $.54.00
.90
611-R.A.K.
Ford, Buick, Chevrolet, Gray
17
100
613-8.0.3.
157.
H.A. $ 41.00 H.K. $ 52.00 RK. S. 12:00
92
611-S.H.K.
Studebaker, Gardner, Nash,
H.K. $ 55.00
#1
.112
613-S. K.
- 135.
615- SH.K.
Studebaker, Hupmobile, Old, Cole, Hayact, Winton.
HK 3 64.01
6
160
617-S.H K.
Paige, Packard. Pierce-Arrow...
H.K. $ 81.00
.12
45
12
50
"127-S H.K.
70
129-3. K-3
Dodge Morris-Oxford,
12
92
1211-S.HK
White, Rolls and Loco,
6 90
Radio A
Radio A
Radio B
9
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127-R.HK-4 Br scoe, Kist, Morris, "
87
69-KP R.
61-R.H'R.
244500 M.A. 24-L.R.R.
Storage Batteries
for
H K. $.72 00
H.K $6300 H.K $ 73.00. HK$ 93.00 FL.K. $108.00 H.K. $ 64.00 HK. $ 41.00 HK. $ 27.00
Automobiles Motorcycles & Radio
Distributors :-
Hongkong Hotel Garage
(The Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels, Ltd.)
F Show Room Tel. 4759.
Service Station Tel. 4602,
DUNLOP
CORDS
When purchasing à lyre BE GUIDED BY THOSE WHOSE BUSINESS IT IS TO KNOW, AND WHO DO KNOW.
The fact that 95% of Eritish or Manufacturera it DUN. P tyres as Blandard. equ'pment is s to the striking tribute suporlarity of the Dunlop
10.
Fehind the Car manu- facturers' choice is their practical knowledge of tyres and tyro values,
FOLLOW
THE CAR MANUFACTURERS" LEAD-THEY KNOW.
-DISTRIBU" ORS
HONGKONG HOTEL
GARAGE.
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MOTORING SUPPLEMENT.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1926.
THE LATEST PEDESTRIAN CATCHER.
Here's a new type of bumper that offers joy. rather than sorrow, to the podestrian. Whoever is bumped gets s free ride. It's designed to catch the unfortunate pedestrian who happens to be hit and keep him out of the way of the wheels.
PNEUMATICS VERSUS
SOLIDS:
EDINBURGH EXPERI-
MENTS.
Extensive tests of the mileage coats of pneumatic and solid tyres, made by the Edinburgh' Corporation Tramways Depart ment, tand to show that pneuma- tics are more acon smical than solids and that vahiëles equipped with air filled tyres consume loss gasoline.
The Tramways Department operatos a large fleet of motor buses on which careful records are kept. According to a report just issued by the Chief Engineer, tyre mileage costs aproximately 24% less whon pheumatis tyres are fitted instead of solid tyras: Gasoline consumption was also lower, while an interesting com- parison reported was the relative braking efficiency. A solid tryed bus running at 15 m.p.h. could not be brought to a standstill in than 34 feet, wharea8 vehicles pneumatic equipped could be stopped in 18 feet.
The question of road wear and tear does not appear to have been considered, but from observation we should say that pneumatics are not nearly so damaging to road surfaces as solid tyres appast to bo. In any case, the above comparisons should prove enligh- tening to owners of commercial vehicles" who still believe that solid tyres are the most economi- cal Eor the sake of our reade, we hope that the Government will stipulate pneumatic tyros when next placing orders. for motor lorries, and furthermore equip present solid tyred vehicles with pneumatice where possible.
HAPPYLAND.
Greetinge, young man! Do you own a machine?
Bot if you do, that your inter- est is keen.
Isn't it great, when you drive in the air;
And shed all your wortios and frottings and care ?
Twasn't so long, since we rodé in a back,"
And could'nt go far, or we'd never get back.
Horses and buggies, wore once at our call;
But the motor have driven them all to the wall.
Automobiling, you'll have to
admit,
Through bringing us plea sure, bas made a big bit,
But you can't mention a thing
that you've tried-"
That rests you and pleases,
like taking a ride?.
Yet, it is true, as you travel along,
You're mad as a hatter if something goes wrong.
A tyro may blow, or the engine go bust;
'Tis then that your motor is thoroughly cussed.
Try and be fair with your blooming machine.
Don't let moro trifles load up to a scene.
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When there's a mishap, just fix it and thon.
Hop in your car and go riding again.
H..C.
COMMERCIAL ROAD, Fenneyovania plans to build a, special dommerbial
highway between Chester and Philadelphia to socommodate heavy trucking. It will almost parallel the exist ing road between these cities;
DRIVE IN
To Hongkong's First Filling Station Texaco Gasoline, Oils and Greases
Frea Air and Water.
TO HIRE A GOOD CAR
·Bright and Sheltorod./
For General Service and Prompitude.
THE DURO MOTOR CO.
Nathan Road, Kowloon.
Phone K.226.
LOWER PRICES DODGE BROTHERS MOTOR VEHICLES.
DODGE BROTHERS, INC., announce reduction in the prices of their Motor Vehicles, both Passenger and Commercial, with the exception of the Roadster and Chassis, effective August 17th.
These new prices come at a time when DODGE BROTHERS product has reached the highest peak of mechanical perfection in its history.
cannot
overlooked by They
be
the slightest who has
anyone
interest in the value his money
buys.
THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR Co.,
LIMITED.
33, Wong Nei Chung Road,
Happy Valley.
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