A New
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MOTORING SUPPLEMENT SATURDAY, AUGUST 21.
Light Weight Overland
The "Whippet"
We have pleasure in announcing that the Willys Overland Co. is now in production on an entirely now type of small, light car, FAST, POWERFUL ECONOMICAL TO RUN, LONG LIVED.
Very aptly has this addition to their already fine line of models been named the "Whippet," it has more speed than the greyhound with all the tenacity of the terrier.
Absolutely new design.
Speed, over 65 miles per hour.
Acceleration, 5 to 30 miles in 13 seconds.
28 or more miles to the American gallon.
260 miles to quart of oil.
-20,000 miles to a set of tyres..
Four wheel mechanical brakes.
Irreversible Steering.
50 inch trecad.
Conventional aprings.
29 x 4.40 Cord Balloon tires.
Engine developing 31 horsepower.
Remarkable acceleration.
Low hung body of very pleasing lines.
· Finished in Blue lacquer.
Ample room for passengers.
Plently of clearance for rough roads.
This car is produced after exhaustive experiments with European light cars, it combines the best practice of Europe and of the United States. It has the specifications of a large expensive car with reduced measurements. It creates a new standard of value. You want the latest improvements and can't afford to buy a new car until you know all about whut Willya Overland has designed.
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THE FIRST TWO OF THESE CARS WILL ARRIVE SHORTLY
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THE UNIVERSAL AUTO SUPPY CO.
61, Des Voeux Road Central.
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ATTENTION
FORD OWNERS
Arrangements have now been completed whereby Ford Owners are enabled to purchase
GASOLINE and TYRES
AT REDUCED PRICES.
ANDREW HARPER
AUHORISED FORD DEALER
6, Queen's Road Central ...
Chatham Road, Hunghom....
Tel. €.4895. Tel. K.1216.
MICHELIN TYRES
GENERAL AGENTS & DISTRIBUTORS
FOR SOUTH CHINA.
MOTOR TRUCKS FOR - MEXICAN RAILWAY.
The truck service inaugurated euoceeded not only in this respect by the National Railways of but also by making possible the Mexico is patterned on the plan abandonment of unprofitable of short haul and less-than-branch lines over which business carload operation instituted by was'idsufficient to carry the large the progressive system in the overhead costa involved. United States and England.
Trainload of GMO. Motor Trucks on tho International Bridge between Mexico" and United States. The trucks are destined for use in the service of the National Railways of Mexico.
Motor truck operatora in direct At first considered competitors: compatition with the railways _motor_trucks are now proving in local short haul work enjoyed profitable allies of the big railway such immediate success with systems of the world. The latest resultant financial losses to the ayatem to adopt this type of short slower and more costly service haul transportation ie the Na- by rail, that ,the railways fight fire with service was ushered in recently firo" policy by giving their own with the arrival of a trainload of truck service to meet this com- 25-trucks from the United States. | petition." This oxperiment has
The EUROPE-ASIA TRADING CO..tional Railways of Mexico. The adopted the
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70
WILLYS KNIGHT
...a car of unparalleled efficien cy, out-performing anything ever built of its size, or type, or class!
Its remaricably low price, plus its many dis- tinctive advantages,, undoubtedly place the "70" Willys-Khight 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 aleeve-valve motor, with a 2 15-16 inch bore and a 44 inch stroke, the power plant of the New "70" E Six develops greater power per cubic inch of platon displacement, throughout its complete range, than any other stock American motor- car engla
Speed capacity is in excess of 60 miles an hour. Ita acceleration is startling in its accom- plishment. Its power on hills is a revelation.
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Other Distinctive Features Absolutely positive mechanical four- wheel brakes the perfected braking system of the most advanced cars' of Europe and America-a system regarded by the best engineering practice as the most dependable and most nearly infallible of all brakça. Anew conception of road-stability—Selen- tific engineering has developed for this car a particularly low center of gravity which pros duces a truly remarkable road stability. At all speeds you are impressed by its perfectly stable equilibrium, and a complete absence of all road stocks. Driving, you enjoy a contin-
In speed and power the New "70" Willys Knight literally out-performs all other stock cara of comparable size. It combines the Knight sleeve-valve engine in ita utmost per- fection, with the finest and best achievements of brilliant engineers on both sides of the „Atlantic. This car presents an unparalleled engine efficiency, a super-efficiency possible of attalament only in the Knight type of englas. It has a long, racy effect, with moderate actual length. Here, too, in an economy of weight never before achieved in a motor car ofitstype::uously agreeable feeling of solidity. Riding,
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yours is a comforting sense of security such as --you-have rarely experienced-in-any-car.
The easiest of all steering-The steering
facility of this phenomenal car is literally amazing. Eight Tiraken bearings cradle the
steering mechaniam with the utmost absence of friction.
A remarkably beautiful body--For style and smartness, Inside and out, this fine car is unrivalled by any other automobile ofits class, The interior has been designed with such solen. tific exactness that all waste space common to other cars has been eliminated. While compact to the last degree, this new and advanced “70”. Willys Knight Six. Is revolutionary in ita roominess and comfort.
THE UNIVERSAL AUTO SUPPY CO.
Des Voeux Road, Central.
IF YOU OWN A CAR, DON'T- --
Don't leave your car unlighted on a public road after dark.
Don't take your eyes off the rond, when changing gear.
Don't pass another vehicle at a ecrner of crossing.
Don't pass a tram on the off- side unless you are sure the way, is clear. Even then go slowly and toot born.
Don't leave your car in gear or with the ignition switched on.,
Don't stick to the middle of the road-keep to the left
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. Don't follow trams.too closely- remember they can pull up more quickly than most cars.
Don't const down steep hills un- less both your brakes are in good working condition...
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Don't talk too much when drive ing in traffic-it tends to make, you careless.
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Don't apply your brakes fiercely when travelling at low speeda without declutching.
Don't let darknes overtake you! on the road unless you are sure your lights are in order.
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· Don't distract the driver's at tention from his task when you are a passenger in the car.
"Don't take a risk in pussing nervous horses.
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The success of the short haul experiments paved the way for co-ordinated feeder service in city transfor_work and door-to-door- service from freight terminals located outside the city limits.
In a number of cases, the rail- ways have organized soparate companies to own and operate the trucks. In other cases, public: carriera have taken over the work under contract.
Don't drive with your view ob- scured by rain on the windscreen or otherwise.
Don't leave the car on a steep hill with only the band brake to hold it. Elther chock a stone or put the gear lever in first, with wheels full lock against the kerb, the switch off.
Don't take things to pieces un- less you are sure you can put them together again:
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Don't keep spare hulka and. spare plugs in the tool kit-they may get damaged.
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Don't pass other cars on their left-hand side.
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Don't try cut in between two other cars when there is not ample room to do so.
CHAMPION
of
Two Continents
[ and a favorite all over the world ]
The transcontinental recorde for both Australia and the United States are now held by Studebaker. In 1924, it was a Studebaker that set a new Trans- Australian record, a record which has never been equaled. And on June 17, the American trang continental record was smashed by a stock model Studebaker Big Six which bridged the 3471-mile gap between New York and San Francisco in 86 hours and 20 minutes-16 hours and 25 minutes less than the previous record ard 6 hours and 25 minutes faster than the fastest train time. Studebaker cars are capable of championing time and distance because of the stamina built into them. You may never demand the gruelling service of a transcontal run from your car, but the qualities which make super endurance possible in Studebaker mean utmost dependability and economy for you in any type of service. To pay less than a Studebaker costs is false economy. To pay more is needless extravagance.
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