THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
CYCLIST DOG CATCHER.
F. H. Wilson, motorcycle policeman of Pittsburgh, Calif., makes a specialty of catching stray dogs while riding his motorcycle. His net swoops down while he is traveling at a good clip and Fido goes dunging through the air for a few
blocks.
ELIMINATING UNFIT DRIVERS.
MOTORING SUPPLEMENT. SATURDAY, JULY 24, 1926.
A NEW SAFETY CAMPAIGN IN US.
THE CHOICE OF A
CLOSED CAR."
less than an all-woather body, and although attractive in op- pearanco it is by no means a po pular typo. There are several kinds of coupe-fixed, hoad, fold- THEIR RELATIVE MERITS. ing hand, three-quarter with fixed and folding hands, and saloón, There is a wide divergence of Of these we should say that the A campaign is to be undertaken opinion as to which is the best three-quartor typo with folding type of enclosed car, but when head, if not the most popular, is in the United States to rid the the types are divided into three the most attractive and will in a highways of persons who are un-categories, it is much easier very short timo be easily the
come to a decision, says a writer loading vehicle in its category. in the "Auto Car," W
In conclusion, considerable!
fit to drive automobiles. The National Bureau of Casualty and Suroty Underwriters, comprising the loading casualty and surety companies in this country, de- clared that in the future thoy would work in hearty co-opora tion with State motor, vehicle commissioners in a war on unfit drivers.
In the future when licences have boon denidi, automobilists, or when the right to drive has been revoked by duly authorized publio officials, those persona will be unable to obtain automobile insurance through any of the companies in the National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Under- writors.
The insurance companies in the bureau have established a working agreement with the motor vehicle commissioners in 16 States. These officials under
First, take the base of the discretion should be exercised in owner-driver. In practically the choice of an enclosed car. every instance where a four or Amongst other things soo that, five-seater is required he desires the doors are properly hung; pay
type of body that enables him particular attention to the mould- to carry on conversation with the inge; seo that the wind-screen is other occupants, and in this case a good fit and not likely to lot there is not the slightest doubt water into the interior; and in that, the saloon has an over-the case of landaulets and other whelming, popularity in this re-types with folding bonds make a spect. Some still pin their faith close scrutiny as to the quality to the all-weather as it enables of the material and the design of the ear to be opened on fine days, the various joints that are 'likely but taking it all round this type to cause rattle. gradually going out on account of the fact that, with a fow' oz- captions, rattles develop in a very short time. We therefore come
A Californian inventor claims to the conclusion that for the to have discovered a chemical average owner-drivor there is no process whereby tyres can be. type of enclosed car that can rival made from synthetic rubber the saloon, both on the score of produced from weeds, straw and economy and gonoral utility. similar vegetation.
Secondly, there is the type that
CHINA UNDERWRITERS,LIMITED. the new arrangement will furnish is equally suitable to be driven
FOR
ALL CLASSES
OF
MOTOR INSURANCE
WRITE FOR PROSPECTUS
HEAD OFFICE :-
ST. GEORGE'S BUILDING, HONGKONG,
TELEPHONE:
C. 1121-2
immediately the names of all per-
by an owner or chauffeur. In this
sons whose licences have been case opinion is about equally The 9/20 h.p.
revoked. The information thus divided between the enclosed- obtained is disseminated among drive limousine and the enclosed- the bureau companies who im- mediately mark their records so ap to deny Insurance to these motorists in case they should be requested to issue policios for them, Furthermore, if it is found that insurance is already in effect for motorists whose licences have subsequently been revoked, that insurance is immediately can coiled.
drive landaulet, although as a ROVER
Thudebake
STANDARD SIX
Findelane
The World's Most Powerful Car
of its Size and Weight
On the Dairy Farm or Shaukiwan hills in swift get-away and flashing pickup-the abundant power of the Standard Six is a constant source of pleasure. And because its power is derived from a generous-sized engine instead of a small over-worked high-speed engine, it performs without strain and consequent wear.
AN ECONOMICAL CAR TO OWN
Low in first cost due to savings effected by One Profit manufacture, which enables Studebaker to offer you a better car at a lower price.
Lor
operating cost because of the high quality of material and workman- ship used in its construction. For several years Studebaker repair parts sales have averaged only $18.00 per car per year.
STUDEBAKERS ARE BREAKING IN WHEN
OTHERS ARE BREAKING UP
Before you buy a car consult our friends-Studebaker Owners-and ask
us for a demonstration on a
Studebaker
THE HONGKONG HOTEL GARAGE
(THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD.)"
Car Sales & Accessories
'Phone Central 4759.
Service & Replacement Parts 'Phone Contral 4602.
town and touring carriage the latter would appear to be the more popular of the two. Both types, however, offer practically all the advantages of the saloon, more particularly when the glass panel forming the dividing parti tion is oporated. by a mechanical lifter and can be wound down in- to the partition on the back of the driver's agat. The enclosed landaulet, of course, also has the advantage inasmuch as tho hoad can be folded back. On the other hand, the extra rigidity of the limousine has much to commend it.
ATTRACTIVE BUT NOT POPULAR
Thirdly, there is the coupe suit- able for two or four parsons. The latter is really nothing more or
Car-1926
́DEMONSTRATIONS OF
THE SPECIAL COLONIAL
MODEL BY ARRANGEMENT
WITH THE HONGKONG
AND-
KOWLOON TAXI CAB Co., Ld.
TEL. C. 1036- 33-35 Das Voeux Road,
HONGKONG.
Announcing
the
new
DUNLOP
The materials used in the DUNLOP
CORD TYRE are the best obtainable.
and they are applied in the best way by the most skilful tyre builders in
the world.
DUNLOP RUBBER Co., Ltd.
Distributors: Hongkong Hotel Garage. Tel... 4759.
70
Local Branch Office: 16a, Des Voex Road Central.
Tel. C. 4554.
The new
MICHELIN "COMFORT '
low-pressure or balloon tyre. The most important of recont improvements in motoring. In the past yeaf 500,000 mo- torists discarded high pressure
tyres for
MICHELIN "COMFORTS."
Authorised Michelin Agents, J. GIBBS & CO. BANK OF CANTON BUILDING FIRST FLOOR. Phone C. 704 and C. 4532.
gbeiyra suid-
WILLYS KNIGHT
a car of unparalleled efficien
cy, out performing anything ever built of its size, or type, or class!
Its remarkably low price, plus its many dis- tinctive advantages, undoubtedly place the "70" Willys-Knight Six in the front rank as the, outstanding value of the world in the six cylinder field,
Utilizing the principle of high-speed engine construction in a Knight type sleeve-valve motor, with a 2 15-16 inch bore and a 43€ - inch stroke, the power plant of the New "70" Six develops greater power per cubic inch of piston displacement, throughout its complete range, than any other stock"American motor- car engine.
Speed capacity 18 in excess of 60 miles an hour. Its acceleration is startling in its accom plishment. Its power on hills is a revelation."
Revolutionary Results
6
Other Distinctive Features" Absolutely positive mechanical four- whool brakes the perfected braking system America system regarded by the best of the most advanced cars of Europe and engineering practice na the most dependable and most nearly infallible of all brakes.
In spted and power the New "70" Willys Knight literally out-performs all other stock care of comparable size. It combines the Knight alcove-valve engine in its utmost per- ja fection, with the finest and best achievements of brilliant engineere on both aldea of the Atlantic.. This car presents an unparalleled enginn efficiency, a super-efficiency possible of attainment only in the Knight type of engine. It has a long, racy effect, with moderate actual length. Here, too, is an economy of weight never before achieved in a motor car ofitstype.uously agreeable feeling of solidity, Riding,
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Arew conception of rond-stability-Scien- the engineering has developed for this car a particularly low center of gravity which pro duces a truly remarkable rond-stability. Atall sprede you are impressed by its perfectly stable equilibrium, and a complete absence of all road shocks. Driving, you enjoy a contin-
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yours is in comforting sense of security such as you have rarely experienced in any car. facility of this phenomenal car le literally The sasiest of all steering-The steering
amazing. Eight Timken bearings cradle the steering mechalam with the utmost absence
of friction,
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AUTO SUPPY CO.
61, Des Voeux Road, Central.