THE HONGKONG- TELEGRAPH. MOTORING SUPPLEMENT. SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1932.
Trust A THORNYCROFT With Your Transport
DEAL DIRECT.
THORNYCROFT
SIX-CYLINDERED
COACHES & OMNIBUSES
MOTOR VEHICLES
Pioneer Manufacturers of Commercial Motor Vehicles
4 or 6 Wheels
4 or 6 Cylinders
30 Cwt. to 10 Ton Loads
20 to 70 Passengers
JOHN I. THORNYCROFT & CO., LIMITED Pioneer Building, Nathan Road, Kowloon. TEL. 56752.
Trust A THORNYCROFT With Your Transport
ELECTRIC SHOCKS.
Motor-Car Phenomenon on Sydney Bridge.
An electrical phenomenon has arisen in connexion with the pass-
EASY STEERING.
Do Not Hold Wheel Too Tightly.
More effort is required to control
Ing of motor traffic over the Syd- and stoor a cur when travelling at ney Harbour Bridge. Collectors
complained that as they were tak-low speeds in city traffic than when ing the tells from the occupants of a moderate or fast pace is main- motor-care they received electric tained on the open rond, which shocks whenever their hands touch-
sometimes accounts for undue ed those of motorists.
fatigua of which novicen sometimes
were
The bridge authorities puzzled by the story, but it was complain while getting accustomed easily verified, and expert advice to driving.
Was sought. Dr. Bradfield, super-
vising engineer of the bridge, finds
But a more common cause
for
the answer to the riddle in the dust-fatigue is occasioned by the habit less purity of the atmosphere over of gripping the steering-wheel the harbour.
tightly at all times, so that the mus. Electricity escaping from the battles of the hands and arms are con Ievies of cars is attracted on the tinually under stress, ordinary highway by particles of dust.
This, of course, prevents
the
But in the dust-free air of the bridge the electricity becomes wheel from being moved freely and stored in the metal bodies of the hinders the sensitive control necca- cars and in the bodies of passonsary with the natural tendency of
gera.
Toll collectors will lo futuro wear rubber pads on their hands, or have their boots soled with rub- ber, thus breaking the current's path to earth.
CORRESPONDENCE.
Safety Glass.
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Sir.-In
headed Article "Safety Firat" which appeared in a recent Issue of the Motoring Supplement, a statement was made that the makers of a certain enr were fitting safety pinte glass to their complete range and that:-
"This is the first time that this recognised contribution to safety has been offered at no extra charge in a complete line of curs selling in this price range."
We should like to point out that for the last two years Messre. Morris Motors Ltil. have fitted Triplex Safety Glaas as standard at no extra charge. Other "Safety Patrol First" features include Tank at rear on the full range and Lockheed Hydraulic Brakes on all models above the S. V. Minor.
Yours faithfully, DODWELL & COMPANT LIMITED.
ROADSIDE AID.
A.A. Roadside Tele-
phone Boxes.
The Automobiln Association announces that in future all A.A. roadside telephone boxes will be equipped with emergency first-aid outfits, which will be available to membera at any hour of the day or night.
The contents include idodine, sterilised dressings, banduges. safety pins, etc., and are intended for the use of members in the absence of the A.A, patrols, who usually 'man' the boxes.
ig This new emergency outfit supplementary to the comprehen- sive first-aid set contained in all the Association's roadside tele- phone boxes, which is used by A.A. patrols who are qualised to render first-aid in cases of acci- dent.
the front wheels to return to nor-
mal straight position on their own account after taking a curve.
The facility for the front wheels to castor freely and with accuracy in casential both for the safety and comfort of the driver, and, there- fore, this action should not be hindered by undue interference by the driver, as happens when the wheel is gripped too tightly.
FOUR NEW EIGHTS
AND A BIG SIX
The New Nash Cars Are
HERE!
OME of the twenty-seven radically New Nash
SOME
cars recently announced in America have just arrived in the Colony. These cars,
now being widely discussed as representative of the most advanced automotive "engineering, bring to motoring new principles of basic design, hitherto unknown to any cars in the Nash field.
our
Visit
a careful showrooms to-day. for inspection of their points of superiority. No obligation is incurred by your visit.
THE ORIENTAL MOTOR CAR COMPANY.
303-9, Hennessy Road.
Telephone 20406.
NASH
THE "TWELVE-SIX" STANDARD SALOON
ONE IN FOUR
Upaco 1
EVERY FOURTH NEW CAR SOLD IN GREAT BRITAIN
DURING THE LAST TRADING YEAR
ENDING JULY 31st WAS AN
"AUSTIN" A
Vyna is the reason for the obvious and overwhelming popularity of Austin Cars? Arrange for a demonstration and prove for yourself the excellent quality of materials and workmanship, the pleasing lines and appearance of the coachwork, but above all the value for money offered in the attractive range of 1932 models now available.
ALEX ROSS & CO. (China), LTD.
PRINCE'S BUILDING, & KOWLOON GARAGE.
2
BEAUTY-PERFORMANCE-LEADERSHIP COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE.
THESE
MORRIS-COWLEYS
Motorists the world over have long looked, to Buick for the new and better thing in motor cars. And Buick has repaid this confiderce year after year. But never quite so drama tically and decisively as in the 1932 Buicks. Four Brilliant Eights in twenty-six models- Newly-styled, Beautified bodies by Fisher- The Wizard Control, resulting from the Auto. matic Clutch, Advanced Free Wheeling on! Silent Second Syncro-Mesh Transmission --- New Valve-in-Head Straight-Eight Engine-~~- Now Ride Regulator-and many. Important Improvements.
Buick
THE
WIZARD CONTROL
THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD.
Telephone 30228.
33. Wong Nel Chung Road.
Happy Valley,
An Engine unit improved out of all recognition, giving comfortable top gear hill work. Lockheed brakes. Tools handy under bonnet. Complate finger-tip controls steerling column,
DODWELL & CO../ LIMITED, ICE HOUSE STREET, HONG KONG AT. CANTON,
AND
on
Roadster
are two
out of five
attractive Models
to suit everyone's need.
Saloon with
Pytchley sliding-head
A.P.B. b.
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