MOTORING
SUPPLEMENT
OF
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
SATURDAY, 4th SEPTEMBER, 1926.
· í Being The Oficial Organ of the Hongkong Automobile Association),
CURRENT
COMMENT
LUXURIOUS TWO-SEATER COUPE-
Chauffeurs.
structions, and oven if the con- trolled ardas are fairly numerous. Over eighty oxpérienced drivers there are plenty of places where have been registered at the the speed-lover can "open out" Hongkong Automobile Associa with safety. Control areas are tion Employment Bureau. These not imposed without cause, and men possess all the qualifications rivars who refrain from respoct- domanded by the Traffic Deporting that cause deserve to be fined. mont and motorists needing drivers should avail themselves Over the Harbour.
of the service the bureau offers. Track Nuisance.
Several complaints have beon received from motorists with regard to the practice of coolie-i drawn trucks travelling on the tram lines. It is pointed out that the sounding of motor horns is ignored by these people, and that curs frequently have to pass on the left-hand side as a result. This is understandable when it is remembered that the tramway standarde occupy the centre" of the roadway in certain districts, and to pass on the right would frequently involve risk of collisfon with oncoming vehicles, as well as causing a breach of regula tions. A favourite spot is Queen's Road East along by the Dockyard.
Control Hours.
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The controlled areas in Kow- loon and tho New Territorios are as follows
Chatham Road, Childrens
Playground.
Nathan Road, Kowloon Bri-
tish School.
Nathan Road, Po Hing
Theatre.
Hung Hom, Cook St. to Bai-
ley's Yard,
Chuna Sha Wan Truck Line
Crossing.
Tsun Wan Village... Un Long Market. Fanling Railway Crossing. Fanling and Sheung Shui
Railway Crossing.
Lovel Crossing, from Sheung
Shui to Taipo.
Under Bridge Taipo Road. Taipo Lovel Crossing,
Lovel. Crossing by, Lyson's
House Shatin:
Level Crossing Shatin.
Shek O Road.
hire or purchase suitable types of Motor Cyclists. lorries, merchants should either
The above shows the new model standard coupo for two produced by the Cadillac factory. It combines racy now lines with many added Zafinements,
NEW STYLES.
CADILLAC'S WIDER
AMERICA'S FINEST CAR FATAL MOTOR SMASH
NEAR BOMBAY,
ARRIVING SHORTLY, RANGE.
We cig formed by Mr. An- With sales records for the past drew Harper, Jr., the local Ford twelve months. Showing an "in-dealer, that Hongkong is shortly
to enjoy the distinction of pos-) crease of 87% per cent. over the sessing the finest motor car pro preceding year, the Cadillac duced in America-the Lincoln.
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EUROPEAN RACEHORSE OWNER BADLY INJURED.
Bombay, Aug. 2. Poons, Aug. 1-A fatal motor mash occurred on the Bombay- Poona road above the Ghats.
The persons involved, are well
Without doubt there aro far, too." many of these awkward vehicles, and they should either be pro-
Motorista will be glad to know Motor Car company is marking hibited from using certain that much improvement has been
This is not the first Lincoln to thoroughfares during the busy
effected on the Shok O Road, the anniversary of the introduc- be brought to the Colony as Mr. hours or at least, forbidden to much of the looseness of surface tion of its current model by an L. Dunbar, the well-known flour known in Bombay-one a Euro- carry excessive and unweildly!
having been remedied. The work announcement. which stresses broker, is the proud possesor of a pean-race-horse owner, Mr. Burns, loads. It is not an uncommon is by no means complete yet, and individualized service in
the Lincoln Touring Car, which he racing under the name of 'Mr. sight to see the coolies tugging at
who and recently brought with him, for Vernon,
Was seriously lengths of rope scarcely able to special care should be taken not selection of body styles
Further refine the second time, from America, injured, and another, Mr. D. C. make progress on account of the to take corners at too great a appointments.
Chinoy, a Parsi, who was killed. both chassis weight behind them, and our main speed, otherwise the surface will ments in
and, However, the car, expected! * be broken again and loose stones coachwork are enumerated in the shortly differs from this car in thoroughfares should
Having missed the last train to not be
torn up. So far the top dressing announcement; five new body that it is of the Sedan type. The Poona on Saturday, Mr. Burns obstructed by such obsoleto
has not been done, and until the styles are added and the complete body is moans of conveyance
custom-built, and hired a seven-senter taxi at about workmron have finished their task, Cadillac line now includes 50 strikingly individual, being de 10 a.m. On the way it appears Modern Transport
thoughtful and careful driving body types and styles, 500 colour "signed by Judkins, one of the that he picked up four Indian pas- In many cases modern tran- will not only assist them, but combinations and an extensive
builders foremost body
of aengers bound for the racecourse, sport methods might well be hasten the completion. of the choice of exclusive upholsteries. America. The exterior is done making in all nine occupants, in employed, and as it is possible to task.
In line with...the presont in Cobalt Blue trimmed with spite of the strong objection of tendency of owners, to seek the Gold. The interior is upholster-the chauffeur. greatest possible amount of An- ed in blue and tan pencil-striped. The car covered 87 miles safely, be restricted to using the coolic- Hongkong, motor cyclists do dividuality in their cars: the broadcloth, which harmonizes drawn vehicle, or, take advantage not appear to bother to provide Cadillac company during the past beautifully with the exterior. A after which the back tyre burst of transport which will not prove themselves with suitable motor- twelve months has made studied special feature of this "Four- with a loud explosion and the car both dangerous and annoying to ing clothes, even when a trip efforts to meet overy requirement passenger: 3-Window Berline by swerved and skidded to the left other road users. We admit that around the Now Territories is in body, style and colour combina Judkons" is a disappearing plate and went down an embankment these vehicles sorve useful underteken. The climate here is, tion, with excessive cost.
glass partition which enables the and turned turtle, pinning the purpose to a certain extent, but of course, against the heavier kit
owner to convert the car from an occupants underneath. the time has come when that frequently seen at Home where New foatures now, presented owner-driven Berling into &n
Medical aid for the injured purpose must not be allowed to motoring dress is, if anything, include a radiator shell somewhat ultra-smart, chauffeur driven interrupt normal traffic.
could not be procured till 6 o'clock overdone. Nothing pleases the increased in size and with the Sedan when desirable. Wilful Refusa),
in the evening. young enthusiast in England front radius definitely sharpened,į
The car is fitted with avery now medallion-type' An interesting case has just more than to tog himself up in with been heard at Home when the something similar to aviation kit, emblem on its front; one-piece convenienes and luxury imagin- Meanwhile, another car with cigar-lightor, occupants similarly bound for the including leather coat, gauntlet front fenders of a new type; and abló, having a Automobile Association against
board panel of view mirror etc. in the front heed the loud cries for help from her conviction by the Bhoreham crash helmet! There is a type of instrument
The fear com- beneath the capsized car. Bench was allowed by the leather helmet which is far more embossed German silver and compartment. Horsham Quarter Soasions. comfortable than a topoe which walnut. The outstanding feature partment is equipped with a Eventually one occupant
The Shoreham Bench had conie liable to blow off, and one of the Cadillac announcement, amoking set, ladies vanity case, victed the motorist for unlawfully would have thought that goggles bowever, is the revelation of the silk-lined door pockets; foot rast managed to extricate himself and refusing to stop the car at the would be popular here, taking length to which the company has hassocks, toggle grips and many got help from a nearby railway
In short this request of a Police Constable, into account the number of gono in the removal of stand-other comforts. although the A. A. solicitor, in insects flying about, especially ardization in appearance and in beautiful car is the last word in
and modern motor cars. arguing the case, strongly con- by night, not to mention dust. meeting individual tastes tended that there could be no Local cyclists apparently profor requirements in coachwork and
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appeal of a Jady member of the gloves, goggles, and occasionally, now and highly ornamental automatic windshield wiper, rear racecourse passed by, but did not |
station.
Barring one death, all the others. The Lincoln car is a product escaped with more or less serious
such has derived the benefit of
conviction unless it was establish-to risk damage and dis- personally selected colour com- of the Ford Motor Co. and as Injuries.
ed that the rofusal was wilful as prescribed by the Act
motorist's case was conducted by goggles.
Sir Honry Maddocks, K.C., and
by wearing
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theeyos comfort to
rather binations. than render their features
In its introduction of the new all the unparalleled resources, At the Quarter Sessions the unsightly?.
car one year ago, the Cadillac the engineering talent, and the for some months, insposted the company emphasised the Cadillac unlimited facilities of the far Ford and Lincoln plants at. De- characteristics of valuo and reaching Ford organization. It troit. They were both so im after considerable argument the At at the White Line is performance coupled with new is Mr. Ford's hobby," In 1922 pressed with the beauty and per Court decided that the conviction getting a move on in Ipoh. This features of grouter, power and whom the Lincoln organization formance of the Lincoln car that was bad on' account of the onis-safety device for motor treme liveliness in the engine, and was taken over by Mr. Ford he Mr. Ford, at the end of the in-
hitherto consisted only of a 50 sion of the word " wilful".
simplification and better riding stated that he had long had the spection tour, presented the A Word of Caution.
yards line in Station Road put qualities in the chassis. There desire to build the most perfect Crown Princess with a Láncoln dowa in September. Recently Although it is not known by all the White Line suddenly made were six standard and seven car in the world, and that he which he ordered to be specially custom-built bodies with lines would sparo nothing to realize built according to the personal motorists that there is no speed its appearance at the junction of that were new and swooping, this ambition with the Lincoln.desires of her highness. limit in either Hongkong or Kow- Tambun Gopeng and Brewster The succeeding twelve months loon, (excepting of course in con- Roads. Then the line was put proved the greatest in the history which the Lincoln is hold, and anxious in seeing what Mr. Ford As token of the oateem in The Colony will no doubt be trolled areas) there formerly was, down along the busy Brewster of the company in sales, and the the position which it occupies in In spite of the fact that much Road thoroughfare up to the output, Cadillac officials stato, she motor world we might add has to offer in the way of high latitude is given, it is not an un- Convent. It is to be hoped that constitutes the greatest twelve that several royal families have class cars and therefore the usual sight to see motorists enter the next step will be the clearing months production of fine cars at accepted it as the superlative in arrival of the Linsoin now on its a control area without making of the roadsides so as to allow for above the Cadillac price in motor cars. The Crown Prince
the slightest offort to reduce wider epaop for cars going in the the history of the automobile and Princes of Sweden, who have way here will be awaited with spoed to the prescribed 15 m.ph. same direction to pass slower industry. It is no hardship to aboy the in-moving traffio.—T. O, M./
been touring the United States na little interest.
THE GASCON MOTOR CO.,
2, Kwong Wah Road (Opposite The Steam Laundry).
Telephone K.1242.
We take pleasure in announcing that we are expecting our first shipment of 1027 Harley-Davidson Motor Cycles- Soles Combinations, and the famous "Singles," side-by- side valves as well as overhead valve motors.
They will arrive just at the best riding time of the year. Book your order early and be the first to have a
1927 model on the road.
Big assortment of 'genuine HD. spare parts and ac- cessories in stock.
Repairs on all makes of motor cycles.
GARGOYLE
Mobiloil
Maketthacher your guide
The present day motorcar engine is so good we take it for granted. We expect it to give years of perfect service. If it. performs perfectly, we seldom think of it. But if it gives trouble we begin to think, and think hard. The proper course, then, is immediate consultation with a' qualified automotive machaniċi.
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Our common attitude of indifference toward our motor- car engine as long as it serves-ús fáith2ully would be ideal if it had worked out well. But it haan't. It has resulted in engine trouble and intenso dissatisfaction.
It is quite possible that all engine trouble is preven tible; it is certain that much of it is preventible.
Prevention, in this case, is not what others do for our engines, but what we do for our engines ourselves: Preven- tion requires that we shall treat our motorcar engines with 'some of the respect which we, as a matter of course, give ✅to subjects less important...
Q: All'automotive engineers list "Incorrect lubrication?”” among the major causes of, engine trouble.
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Of course, the use of low quality or incorrect lubricat ing oil does not always result in engine failure.. But as one of the thoroughly understood, major causes of engine: fallure, and one which can easily be avoided, the use of incorrect or poor quality lubricating oil dezerves, the thought of everyone who desires the maximum service from their motorcar engine.
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Eliminate incorrect lubrication with low quality lubricating oil-by-products in the manufacture of gasoline and kerosene and use the Correct Grade of Gargoyle Mobiloll as specified for your motorcar engine in our Correct? Lubrication Chart," a copy of which will be mailed to you upon request.
VACUUM OIL CO.
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At a Reasonable Salary f
If so, apply to
The Hon. Secretary, Hongkong Automobile Association, Hongkong Telegraph.