THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MOTORING SUPPLEMENT.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER
1929.
NORTON CYCLES.
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SMOOTH POWER AND FLEXIBILITY.
Roosevelt
MARMON»BUILT
THE WORLD'S LOWEST PRICES STRAIGHT EIGHT.
In 1902 two cylin.ers were enough- they would run--People demanded better performance and soon four cylinders became the order of the day--Then came six cylinders--and the heights had been reached. Later the Eight were Today the Straight 8 is the thing recognized-but they were expensive. because it has SMOOTHNESS, POWER and FLEXIBILITY unlike that of any other type of transportation. Marmon has brought it, in its highest form with the range of the moderate price buyer in the
ROOSEVELT 8.
S. L. KWOK & COMPANY,
Motor Department.
Bank of Canton Building,
The Choice
of the-
G. W. R. L. N. E. R.
and
Tel. C. 3657.
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
for their new
RAIL ROAD SERVICES
THORNYCROFT
SIX-CYLINDERED
COACHES & OMNIBUSES
Preferred by experienced users!
"Further particulars of our Lorries, Vans, etc., for 1 to 7 tons, and Coaches or. Omnibuses for 20 to 45 passengers forwarded on requent to:-
JOHN 1. THORNYCROFT #CO., LIMITED.
UNION BUILDING
FIFTH FLOOR.
Write us and our representative will call.
DÉAL DIRECT.
HONGKONG
Telephone Central 4881,
Valve Gear Mechanism.
MUCH IMPROVED.
Important Improvements have been embodied in the 1930 Norton motor cycles, in line with the policy of Norton Motors (1926) Ltd., Birmingham, never to rest on laurels gained. Unapproachablo ns the machines have proved in the past, splendid as Norton_rac- ing and trial success, have been,' the efforts of 'Norton officials to improve their product have nover] ired.
The push rod operated 1930) models have all valve gear mech anism and push rols enclosed, giving complete protection against road dust, and also providing a better means of fubrication, thereby lengthening the life of these parts and securing silent operation.
The rocker box is provided with a detachable cover for inspection, the rocker shafts being mounted on phosphor bronze bushes. The Aller spout of the oil tank has received its share of attention and has been modified, greatly onhancing the ap- pearance. A feature of the 1930 Model No. 18, is the Improved arrangement of the cylinder head layout, which is provided with an off-act port. Many riders prefer gate-change gear" control and to meet these requirements, this becomes an optional feature on all models, fitted to the tank" and giving positive action."
A silencer of unique design, certified by the Automobile Asso- eintion as effelent, forms part of. the equipment on all models, special attention having been paid to avoid back pressure. All side-valve: models are fitted with easy delach- ble aluminium valve gear covers finished in similar style to thej crankcase. A development that every cyclist will appreciate is the introduction of Chromium plating. which is used on all 1930 models. The Norton organization has in- stalled in their plating department a new Chromium plating plant and experiments have resulted in a durable plating which is unaffected | by atmospheric conditions and will not rust whatever the weather con- ditions to which it may be exposed.
NASH CAR'S TRIP.
Seven Days to Hangchow.
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TOUR DESCRIBED.
To a Nash car goes the credit of being the first automobile fo enter Hangchow overland from Shanghal. After one of the most gruelling tripa ever experienced by' any local motorist, Mr. Young, General Manager of the Union Motors, Fed. Inc., U.S.A., succeed- ed in accomplishing what many, of his friends thought was an im- possible fent
the
The total distance from Shang- al to Hangehow by using exist- ing roads and following the trail to Chelih, starting from Poolung side upposite Minghong, is approximately 130 miles, part of the rand being the son wall or dyke. Two stretches, ench 20 mites long, one starting from Minghong, and the other from Chapu, were the worst encountered. At the latter, it took the Nach party three days to negotiate six miles of sandy road. However, after seven trying days, the Nash party reached Hangchow on October 11, little thu worse for their trying experience, while the car was in excellent candi tion.
The party started out on the morning of October 3, full of en thusiasm and against the advice of friends, who stated that the journey was impossible owing to the existing road-or lack of road -conditions. The Nash car that! started off on the trip was a five- passenger Lourer, 1929 model, taken from the ordinar, stock of Union Motors, and was not fitted with any extra equipment, except- ing two heavy. Goodyear tyres, which, however were not needed, the tyres on the car holding up without a single puncture. The rough roads, if roads they can be called, made life miserable for the occupants of the car, Night travelling Was dangerous and sleeping accommodation of the poortst, but the members of the party made little complaint, if
any.
Credit, however, must be given the Cheklang authorities for the work they are now doing, on roade in their province, and within the next six months it is hoped that work on several of the roads now under construction will be com-: pleted.
CLEAN SPARK PLUGS.
It is far better to clean the spark plug porcelain with a rag wet with gasoline than to attempt scraping. Scraping is very apt to reduce the life of the plug, insofar as thes porcelain is concerned, although it is necessary to apply, this remedy to the points.
Fine car features
combined with new low price!
STUDEBAKER'S NEW
DIRECTOR SIX
STUDEBAKER'S NEW DIRECTOR SIX REGAL SEDAN-115-inch wheelbase, Siz wire wheels, hydraulic shock absorbers and luggage grid, 'standard;
seat becering "TUDEBAKER'S New Director Six is larger, provided by hydraulic shock absorbers and deep,
champion predecessor, The Director which sped 5000 miles in 4751 minutes! Only Studebaker with its huge manufacturing facilities could pro- duce such a remarkable car at so low a cost!
The New Director Six is safer, due to steel core, steering wheel, amplified-action 4-wheel brakes and its, new double-drop frame. Cradled ridding case on rough mad or boulevard alike, is
are adjustable,
Its sturdy six-cylinder engine has ample power to conquer hills... flashing speed... brilliant. acceleration yet it is remarkably sparing of fuel and oil.
You can only appreciate the fine car qualities of The New Director Six by driving it. Take the wheel-today!
THE HONG KONG HOTEL GARAGE
25 Queen's Road Central
Tel. Central 4759.
DOW
The ISIS SIX
swift smooth-
flowing..silent..
SALOON £378
like the river that inspired its name
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WATCH the speedometer-6 to ever 60 on top. See how she holds the road at high speeds-the sus pension is so perfect, the body hung so Low, yet with ample clearance, Body and chassis are united in a one-piece Creakless unit. Feel the steadiness of the steering-no-kick or wobble, Here's a six-cylinder engine (18 RA.C hp.) with peat-roof anti-knock, bead, overhead vilver-en engine built for long
life and speed, yet which does over 20 to the gallon.
Here you have the famous Lockheed hydraulic brakes acting evenly on all four wheels, And here British coachwork modelled on the most graceful lines finished in the beautiful colour now ob tainable in cellulose lacquer. something really new at a price thought impossible.
THE HONG KONG HOTEL GARAGE
25 Queen's Road Central
PRODUCT OF MORRIS MOTORB (1928) LTD