THE
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MOTORING SUPPLEMENT. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1930.
LONDON'S MOTOR EXHIBITION.
[Special Report to the Hongkong Telegraph by ILA.C.]
An Event of Internationa!
Importance.
room and wider bodies, while foot- rests add to the comfort of the passengers.
to for
some of the higher priced cars, At a cost of 500, for instanco, it can be supplied on the special 20 und 30 hp. Armstrong Siddeley
Modern Value in Sixes. model. With the self-changing 4-speed gearbox emploved он Although actually brought out these cars, it affords the most last year, the 14 hp. Riley perfect form of transmission yet -cylinder was only producet Jevolved,
small numbers owing
the The Humber Snipe, with its Nine fully occupying the fac
iphonomenal
the demand have been enrried out in the 3-litre engine, has made a great "Nine fcource of the last 12 months. For nume for itself during the year, tory. Arrangements have now There could be no better tosti-instance, on the 40/60 h.p., tie but important improvements are been made for full production, its Intest carburettor is now heated mony to the importance of the
new down-draught carburet
form is an interesting type. One Olympia Motor Exhibition that means of the exhaust instead of by corporated in the latest edition. however, and the Six in
hot water:
this enables the
tor, for example, cli engine
climinates engiac
large carburettor now employ- the Agures of attendance which quickly to develop its normal roar and increases power; central vatem and in its new form the jed with a modified Induction despite world-wide trade depres
As the road wheels are of
of control le now adopted and lon, clearly show that the num alightly lean diameter the overall is of the worm-and-nut engine develops 50 b.h.p. bers visiting this Mecca of height is reduced, thereby in- which is more self-centring Stelvio 11, as it is called, has a Motordom are only slightly lower proving the general appearance. than the pattern previously use, ft. 8 in. track and is very steady than last year. Ita international character is made evident to the a significant that the Overseas Ruetes Ltd. are, of course, Text and safe feeling on the road.
demand for these cars in such that sible for Humber export, as also visitor by the number of different Phantom 13 chassis can now be for Hillman cars. languages to be heard round the
jaupplied with left hand steering. various lands.
Each year's new models point Lo some particular trend and, for 1931, the outstanding feature is the almost universal adoption of the 4-speed gearbox with a sidincy "pop" which, combined with simpler chassis labrication and the fitting of Kir ad cleaners, means that future motor- ing in to be still more comfortable safe and free from trouble.
The standard of design mud
Some Modern Budy Styles, The 8-litre Bentley coupe, shown by Thrupp and Maherly, embodies number of extremely ingenious features. It is really an open enter and coupe in one, for the folding head disappears when dawn and is covered by the deck
jing. Thero la ample luggage space at the rear and very neat provision for golf clubs. A parti- clever arrangement is the
The
Romůrkable value at £385 as 21. half-panelled Weymann saloon i The new Vortic Hillman has an the Standard Envoy of 20 h.p. 8-cylinder engine of 214-iftres and m
nominal rating. Overseas Possesses a gearbox incorporating quirements have obviously been allont third which has well becu kept well in mind in designing termed a "traffic ton." This given this model which is very commo- a
dious GO more thun
fully m.puta. speed of m
REC
ully equipped; it is while the maximum on true ton is even fluted with two apare wheels.
Is about 70. The coachbuilt saloon. A 4-speed close ratic silent third
scarbox is atted with Triplex gluas, costs
fitted and Remi- 426, while the original straight- centralised grense gun chesais ig ikhit, improved
ubrication system. regarde IIA sceleration and smoothness, is ow the cheapest Eight of any nationality on the British marker,
workmanship is higher than ever parts which the twin wind- Iselling an a tourer at £336.
are
concealed
and it is a fine tribute to the screen wipers motor Industry That it bos there is a clutch fitting so that been found possible to pro vide still better equipment and Anlah In many I༥༥ it lower prices.
The Coachbulider's Craft. As this year's Exhibition ім especially remarkable for The beauty and excellence of conchwork displayed. It is pr pored to deal, fratly, with some of the high priced ears on waled the coachbuilding concerns have been
refr for abir to give free
their skill.
when the screen is opened_the wiper blade is disconnected from the mechanism and reconnected when the screen is closed.
your
What's in a Name?
And has undoubtedly del has been inverted.
provides
Dunlop wire wheels with the fashionable-large hubs are now fitted to the 1931 Singer Super Six, which sella. as a 5-senter saloon for £340. It would really be hard to find a better example of modern value for money than
one-shot
THREE GOVERNORS DEDICATE BRIDGE.
When one of the most important bridges across the Missouri river, the Waubonala bridge at Nebraska City, Neb., was dedicated on Oct. 17, governors of Iown, Nebraska and Missouri assisted in the ceremonies. The bridge links four main highways from coast to coast and from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. It is shown here with Governor Henry S. Caulfield of Missouri, upper left, Governor John Hammill of Iowa, lower left, and Governor A. J. Weaver of Nebraska, lower right who participated in its dedication.
Motorists' Risks.
INSURANCE CLAUSE
QUASHED.
A new 2-litre of more than Jordinary interest in the "Ace if this model which Includes Spades from the Lea-Francis thermostat control, 4-speed Rear- Tistory.
It has obtained Its none box, Luvax hydraulle shock The 4-door close coupled satoon tre
from
bumpers, the symmetrical front view absorbers, has made further headway in the the engine, which makes a per- chassis lubrication and a patent MUST BREAK LAWS. Ilust
feet Ace of
This flush-fitting sliding roof. designed to pro- to stay.
It in hardly necessary to add A very smart
moderate cost a 41 vide Vauxhall
1 channis Jexample on a
ear in that Triplex glass is standardised, shown by Shaw Kilburn;
la tre
this
which high speed touring as well as indeed it is on the majority of clearly demonstrates that with a normal running can be enjoy the leading British makes for 1931. comfortable seating for 5 people, tably at 65 m.ph. all day,
Thus, it will cruise comfor
In the Motor Boat Section. it is also possible to produce A
yet only with racy lines in keeping oroughly tractable and pleasant Only the briefest mention of the with the car's performance.
to drive at low speeds.
Motor Boat section can be made. The moderu
The crankshaft of this engine is in this report though there are coupe practically the same standard of
very
ronerous proportions, over 50 exhibitors there, includ- comfort is a saloon car, far dif- counterweighted and balanced lng a number of names, well known ferent to the old type which was both statically and dynamically, in the motor Industry. Pride of really a 2-arater and dicky. TheThe gearbox is arranged in two place must be accorded to the Sunbeam Co. have now made the compartments rigidly bolted to Thornycroft cruising hydroplane. type available on their 16 and 20 gather; in the rear portion are ist, magnificent specimen of boat h.p. class. Built into the back 2nd and reverne, of the sliding building. This 48 ft. express silver grey headlining to the main of the car is an enclosed boot for bird and top gears of the constant double skin mahogany, is powered in a motorist'a insurance policy,
type, and in the front portion are cruiser, planked throughout with stan over the driver la semi-au luggage, the top lifting upwards mesh type, engaged through doga, with a matically
Thornycroft 12-cylinder that ba“ and suit cases can This assembly has been found to engine of 100 h.h.D. and will liability under the terms of this operated, exterior tasily he lifted out. lings are untarnishable and the
be particularly quiet, easy to attain a speed of 40 mm.p.h.; an equipment วัน
Developments in Design, complete to the pro-
nasipulate and durable.
auxlliney enging Kivca vision of a fire extinguisher.
Turning now to chassis develop- ver £3.000 this is one of the most ments, the translesion has come down-draught carburettor, as Or
In addition to the fitting or a manoeuvring speed of 7-8 m.p.h.
Amidships there is an enclosed expensive cars in the Show, in for a great deal of attention. the Snipe, the 16/50 h.p. Humber steering shelter with sunshine Rolls-Royer chassis remain an-Pour-speed gearboxes with silent now han thermostatically-con-roof, while aft there is a salon altered in their principal charge thirst are fitted generally and the trolled radiator shutters. The with settees, dressing table, ward teristics. though modifications (fluid flywheel is to be found in saloon models have greater head robes, bookrases and so on.
Thus, Rolls-Royce chwoods are to be found on 11 different roach builders' standa with bodies vary ing from sports torpedo type to the munt alegani town earringe, Of the latter a beautiful example Is the Hooper Sedanen-de-Ville in cellulosed ivory and
and black, with
compartment. The roll-up exten
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"What car is that George? It went by us like a shot. I never saw a car travel with such effortless speed"
"That's the new. Buick Eight-in-a- line. It's no use our trying to pass them- --my engine is up to the limit now."
The New Buick Straight Eight has reserve power under its hood and perhaps more speed than you may ever care to use.
You can buy the new Buick with the same confidence with which you have bought Buick products for the past 25 years.
Everybody who drives it-or rides in it-says: "Never in my motoring experience have I seen such a car!"
Why not try one a free demonstration to-day? There's no obligation.
The New
BUICK 8
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There are so many rules and regulations restricting motorists that they must break one of them occasionally, argued the Supreme Court of Michigan (U.S.A.), In deciding an Insurance case:
The action arose from a clause
"There shall be no which read: policy unless the driver shall com- ply with the State and municipal laws."
After being involved in in
accident, the motorist was sued, and the insurance company denied liability, alleging and proving that the motorist was exceeding the speed limit and was driving on the wrong aide of the street.
A lower court gave a verdict in favour of the insurance company. but the Supreme Court reversed the decision. It stated that to hold that every violation of the dave would void a moterist's policy, and thus relieve the insurance. companies of liability, would be antenable.
Notwithstanding this violation of traffic laws, contrary to the terms of his polley, the motorist was considered to be entitled to protection under his policy.
SAFETY IN SPEED.
Automobile speeds up to 50 and GD miles an hour, under certain conditions, arc perfectly safe, according to the American Motorists' Association. The organization is seeking a libera- lization of all automobile speed jaws.
pantry and galley are also pro- vided.
Particular interest attaches to the Riley marine engines in view of the fact that they have been chosen by the Royal Motor Yacht Club as the exclusive power plant for their one
class hydroplan gn "Puppy Dog
When this step was taken, the engine of the not able fley "Nino" car hud only extended its aphere of netivity to the marine world as an expori- mentally adapted unit, Now engines of 9 and 14 h.p. are in pro- duction, suitable for cruiser ori speed boat.
Making its first appearance in public, the Trojan 10 h.P 14-cylinder marine engine
attracting a great deal of atten tlon owing to its simplicity, and economy. Actually, there Vare only 7 op Moving parts in this unit.
being mounted horizontally athwartships with an averall height of 18 in. occupies The the minimum of engine works ភ the 2-stroke principio and in valveless; it lubricated by the addition of a
врасс,
certain quantity o of oil to the petrol and no separate pump is used. With this design decarbonising is novar necessary, and with a petrol consumption of only gall, iper hour, and oll in the proper- *tion of 1⁄2 pint to every 2 galis, of petrol, the unit provés extremely cconomical.
In the subsoquant part of this report some of the small Sizce anl economy cars will be reviewed,
BUSES OUST TROLLEYS.
HOW FAR DID YOU GO?
pf After the traction line in Towa Figures
the American went in, recently
into Motorists Association, Washing- bankruptcy, elty voters agreed to ton., D. C., show that the average: adopt a 10-year bus line franchise motorist travelled a distance ef to replace the street cars.
6,220 miles last year.
City,
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