DAY
THE
HONGKONG
TELEGRAPE. MOTORING SUPPLEMENT.
NEW WUCHOW
QUICK SERVICE
BUSES.
BATTERY
NIGHT
CHARGING
REPAIR LOAN AND SALES SERVICE.
TESTING AND CHECKING SERVICE FREE.
Agents for
INTERNATIONAL ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated Under Companies' Ordinances, Hongkong
Batteries tested with scientific direct reading Battery Testing. Come and see for yourself. Then give us 3 trial.
HENRY'S AUTO SERVICE
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT, 447-457, Lockhart Road.
Tel. 27948.
Additions to the
Service.
Wuchow, Apr. 23.
A recent visit to the workshops connected with the bus terminus at Yang Hul, a small city on the south bank of the West River, several miles west of Wuchow, revealed that at least two new buses will shortly be added to those already owned and operated by the company which conducts a service between Yung Hui and Yung Uen.
The new buses are of the latest Ford type, and are now being fitted with large, roomy bodies.
A regular bus service is con- ducted over the 100 miles of road- way between Yung Hui and Yang Uen, which is the native village the former of Wong Shul-hung, Governor, under whose efficient" leadership.. a province-wide pro- gramme of road construction was Corres inaugurated.-One Cheg pondent.
TEXACO MOTOR OIL!
OF INTEREST TO EVERY CAR OWNER
AND PARTICULARLY TO THIS WEEK'S
LUCKY MOTORIST. HE HAS A FREE
REFILL FOR HIS CAR
HIM UPON
AWAITING
APPLICATION
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QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. OFFICE OF
TEXASO
THE TEXAS COMPANY, CHINA) LTD.
T
he Four Great Motor Car Values of 1932 STUDEBAKER'S Triumphant New President, Comman- der and Dictator Eights, and the Stadebaker Six, with their 32 startling betterments, are beyond question the four great motor car values of 1932. Their smart new Air-Curva coachwork is an accurate index of their champion perfor mance. They are longer, lower, wider, safer. They have every modern advancement, from 1932 Free Wheeling plus Synchronized Shifting, to Automatic Starting and Full Cushioned Power. Every car has genuine Safety Plate Glass in all windows and windscreen-a protection provided by no other line of cars in Studebaker's price range. There is no added charge for this important safety feature.
Why wait for other cars to follow Studebaker? To enjoy the major advancementa—in advance-drive a Triumphant New Studebaker!
HONGKONG HOTEL GARAGE
The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd.
Studebaker
SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 1932.
THIS WEEK'S LUCKY MOTORIST.
-A free supply of Texaco Motor Oil awaits the owner of the above car (No. 1754) upon application to the Office of The
Texas Company (China) Ltd.
SAFETY FIRST.
mitted common sense to dictate bumpers, four-wheel brakes and sturdy structural construction of body and chasalu. Yet the question Protecting Drivers and cost in many Instances has kept
Passengers.
STUDEBAKER AIM.
them from providing adequate pro- fection against broken glass,
The type of ginss approved by Studebaker engineers for use in their new models is not merely safety glass, but a scientifically An intensive safety campaign. perfected safety plate gluss, which keyed to the need of complete pro-has been approved by highway tection for driver and passengers, | anfely commissioners, insurance is being launched by Studebaker companies and motor clubs all over with its nanouncement of safety the United States, it is said. It is plate glass as standard equipment a superior form of senied safety in windscreen and all windows of glass, in which clarity is never all its new 1982 modles. This is affected, even by the deteriorating the first time that this recognized action of moisture. contribution to wifety has been offered at no extra charge in B complete line of cars selling in this sections bonded into a crystal clear price range. New Studebaker whole by a layer of tough, trans- models are on display at the Hong-parent plastic. Factory tests show kong Hotel Garage at Stubba Road, that while it may break or crack under violent impacts, the pieces adhere firmly to the plastic binder.
The decision to standarize safety glass throughout the Studebaker line followed a survey to determine the number of automobile accidents in which flying glass was a direct cause of injury, according to the manufacturer.
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It is made up of two plate glass!
Safety plate is but one of a wide number of safety features to be found in the new Studebaker cars. But it is such an important con- tribution to real motoring safety, that it is only a matter of time, The survey revealed, it is said, according to Studebaker, before all that this was the case in 44.3 enra, irrespective of price, will be per cent. of evidents covered. In offering it as standard equipment their replies, 93.4 per cent. of throughout. motorista insisted that safety glass should be made standard equipment throughout in all automobiles be- cause of its protective value.
In their desire to promote motor- ing safety, manufacturers have per-
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The 1932 WILLYS-OVERLAND
with Silver Streak Motor
THE predecessors of this motor won the 1930 an 1931 Pikes Peak climb and in the latter year als established 16 different acceleration and speed red ords under the auspices of the American Automobi Association.
They were also winners of speed and econom tests in Argentina, New Zealand, Denmark, Mexic and in other countries. thus, design and meteria have been proven definitely superior.
The Silver Streak Motor with four bearing countæ. balanced crankshaft is mounted in a car chassi replete with advantages... 113-inch wheelbase, 58 inch tread, double drop frame, easy riding spring two-way hydraulic shock absorbers.
Weather proofed bodies are longer and wider wit improved quality of upholstery, form-fitting seats- movable driver's seat with adjustable back,
Low in Price • High in Quality
Ask us for specifications and demonstration of the car with the Silver Streah Moti
Agents:
GILMAN & COMPANY, LTD.
-4A, Dan Voeux Road Central, Telephone 28011.
OUR SILVER ANNIVERSARY
Garage and Service Station: "DURO" MOTOR CO., LTD
132, Nathan Road, Kowloon. Telephone 57226.
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