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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MOTORING SUPPLEMENT. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1932.
and
BRITISH!
FOREIGN CARS MUST NOW COST MORE BUT THERE ARE NO PRICE CHANGES
IN THE
MORRIS
In
CARS & TRUCKS
Strect
Ice House our
showrooms we have a wide range of models including Morris
Major fourers,
Minor saloons, Cowley two-soators, sofoons and
coupes, Isin saloons and special coupon all solling at usual prices Essentially
lines
BUY YOUR MORRIS
now
British throughout-and not merely assembled in England-Morris models are sturdy cars
with fine
well-engined
capablo of tackling all Hongkong slopes
with safety, too, being equipped with Lockhood brakes.... Como and see them or telephone 28021 for a demonstra-. tion ...
Liberal dis-
counts for cash ... no intorost charges on instal- ment plan payments. Service stations in Hong- kong, Kowloon, and Canton.
Dodwell & Co., Ltd.
A.P.B. 10.
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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,
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THE JOY OF HILLMAN CARS.
Remarkable Performance of New Wizard.
MINK CONTINUES ITS SUCCESSFUL CAREER.
Bix- the
com-
NEW FORD TRUCK.
Interesting Features of
New Model.
Commercial transportation has entered a now era in which lowered coats, Improved appear- anco of truck unita, greater flexibility and increased comfort for the driver are essential.
in showing the new line of Ford commercial units, Henry Ford is merely emphasizing his faith in the future of business expressed when the new V-8 and 4-cylinder Ford care wore announced.
HOTTER Sparks
BETTER
Lighting—
with
Firestone
In their programme of cars for The radiator shell is set off by the the new season the Hillman Motor new Hillman badge, with its wide Car Company, Ltd., have an wings and rod onamel centre. nounced modclo which will ¡
Mecting these demands the Ford interest the entire motoring world.'externally as well as vory
The bodywork, too, is handsome Motor Company has presented to Concentration upon
the commercial public, a complete The saloons
now line of trucks and commercial cylinder Wizard and four-cylinder fortable to ride in. Minx is the polley to be collowed, are of pressed steel construction cars designed to meet the tran- and the excellent reputation which throughout, and the pancis are sportation requirements of mor both have enjoyed during the past gracefully curved, especially at chants, manufacturere, contrae BATTERIES year cannot fall to be enhanced, the rear. The de Luxe models tors, farmers, transportation com-
may be supplied either with built-panies and other businessos. The Now Wizard
In trunk or with luggage grid of unusual size and strength: In the The new Wizard merita careful latter case au apron is fitted over attention because it is a car re- the 14 gallon petrol tank and the presentative of all that is latest rear wings are flared out to con- and beat in automobile design. form to its shape. Inside, Indeed, to such good use have body is akilfully designed to afford recent developments and research the absolute maximum of accom→ been put that the offelenes and madation, and the amount of leg power output of the engine are room provided is astonishingly little short of phenomenal,
Kreut. especially when It is borne in mind that aide valves aro em- ployed, with their well-known. The New Wizard with either freedom from both noise and "G5" or "75" chussie, le supplied necessity for tappet adjustment. with a variety of bodies. There la the B-seater Tourer, the 5-senter Saloon, the Saloon de Luxe, the Saloon and the foursome Coupe. four-light Saloon, the Sports
body by Thrupp and Maberly, Ltd., The last-named has a luxurious
Optional Engine Sizea
the
Whle Body Range
the
we have faith and faith, you know, "I have continually stated that is catching," declared Mr. Ford. "I have said and I again any that it we have confidenco, others will have confidence, too."
It was this confidence expresáed by Mr. Ford which led the com- pany to spend the amount of money necessary to develop tho A feature of the Wizard has
The commercial public to-day la new line of commercial unite. always been that alternative engine alzea are obtainable, at the
the new commercial units, the Ford greatly interested in economy. In same price and identical In
wellknown London coach-company has introduced refine- appearance, and in the New
Vizard this excellent point is con- with two wide doors, a gracefully ments in design which set new tinued. Thus, the "66" model has out-swept tail accommodating a standards not only in Arat cost but an engine of 65 mm, bore, 106 mm. quantity of luggage, and n roof also in operation and maintenace. com- Furthermore, comfort and safety stroke, 2,110 cc. capacity and which can be folded back
for the driver has been made R.A.C. rating of 15.7 h.p., while pletely or halfway only. the "76" model lias a bore of
primary factor. 76 mm., a stroke of 100 mm.. à capacity of 2,810 cc., and an R.A.C. rating of 20.9 h.p.
High Power Output
A
In announcing the new low the company passes on prices for the commercial units, business public reductions in cost to the of materials required in their manufacture.
com-
Now Seven-Seater.
model of the New Wizard which There remains опе further should meet a definite need. This Is the Seven Senter. The Chassis has a wheel-base of 10ft. in., The actual power developed thus providing room for unusually in great contrast to the official commodious bodywork, while the Mechanically, the new ratinga quoted. So closely, has power unit and chassis specffen-mercial units have greater power design in relation to efficiency tion are as on the "75" model. and foxibility and other refine been studied that the "65" model Saloon, limousine, and landaulettements designed to provide better New Wizard has a brake-horse-bodies are available, the two last- transportation service. power of no less than 50 at 3,800 named having a partition bohind r.p.m., while the power unit of the the driver, but all have two oc- 76" pulls 66 b.h.p. at 3,600 r.p.m.casional seats which fold neatly The effect is to endow the cars out of sight when not in use. with a really outstanding road performance, for the "66" will do well over 66 m.p.h. (timed), and accelerate from 10 to 30 m.p.h. In the New Wizard the greatest at On each of the bodies fitted to 11 2-5 secs. on top gear and intention has been paid to Anish,
Good Finish
SU
The improved 4-cylinder 50 frame, wheels, brakes and ather horse-power engine, the rugged
chassis, parts, as well tha transmission, all are designed
demands of truck operation. particularly to withstand for long periods of service the rigorous
Let us show you Fire- stone Batteries with both rubber and wood Insulation, extra height or high oversizs plates and other fes, tures for extra long and dependable service under hard driving con- ditions.
Firestone
Stundeni
Home • Batteries - Brake Lining
THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD.
33, Wong Nei Chung Road.
THE ASIATIC AMERICAN
COMPANY.
70. Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, And at Canton & Wuchow.
speeda.
One of the factors contributing
8 1-5 secs, in alient third. The both exterior and interior. All The engine has a bore of 3-7/8 "75" will attain a genuine 70 seating is upholstered in furniture inches and stroke of 4-1/4 inches.to economical engine operation is m.p.h. and accelerate from 10 to hide, and is luxuriously carried Rubber engine mountings, higher the now carburetor which is 30 m.p.b. in 9 2-5 secs. (or 6 seca. out. On the Seven-Senter limous-compression, smoothly. machined equipped with a "power fat". on 3rd).
ine and landaulette the rear com- valve ports, larger Intake mani- This goes into action only at high "Cyclonic Induction" partment is richly upholstered in folda, increased valve lift, higher speeds and power peaks. The jet high grade Bedford cloth. A fengine speed, now carburetor remains closed at normal speeds, Largely this remarkable result choice of several attractive colour and the new 38-pound crankshaft restricting the quantity of fuol has been achieved by close atten- schomes for bodywork and up-mounted in bearings have a total passing through the carburetor tion to the design of cylinder head, holstery is available, and wire aren of 44 square inches, combine and effecting fuel economy for ports, and Induction system. The wheels are standardised on all to give the engine greater power, average driving conditions. The combination of these points has models. Triplex glass is also a smoothness and flexibility at all 17-gallon fuel tank is constructed been given the comprehensive feature, every model being sn
of welded terne plate steel, and name of "Cyclonic Induction, equipped (on the 5-seater Saloon
mounted on springs under the Moreover, a. Stromberg down and Tourer the screen only ising four persons. Both the Saloon driver's seat. draught carburetter is fitted, giv-Triplex, but on all others Triplex de Luxe and the Club Salon have ing freedom from flat spots, and is fitted all round).
Triplex glass throughout, the considerably assisting acceleration
Family Saloon and open models and power at low speeds. Startix optional automatic starling has
having Triplex screen only. been adopted, which restarts the engine should stall.
"Cushioned Power"
It is not, however, intended that the New Wizard shall make its appeal solely on the score
The Minx
Since its introduction curly last spring, the Minx has made --a phenomenal leap into popularity, and has proved itself without doubt the meat successful light car of its time.
The transmission is of 4-speed type, with a "low-low" providing adequate power under all con- ditions. All forward speed opera- tion is on roller and ball bearings. The clutch is of the single-plated type with double friction facings.
removal af
Bolted-in main
стова-
The stcoring
The cab is all-steel construction,
The Aero Minx An entirely new chassis in the Minx range the Aero model. A very low build has been achieved,
The new coupling shaft is of and head resistance has thereby two-inch tubular steel, with heavy That the success, of the Minx been minimised to a remarkable forged steel splined ends. Two reats on a solid base is obvious degree, by dropping the front axle heavy-duty universal joints are speed and performance. For from the excellence of the per- and the chassis frame behind the employed. Front universal has "Cushioned Power" has been informance which the car put up in engine, and underslinging the rear bi-partible feature, permitting corporated in its design-that con- the hands of private owners, axle. Thus the propeller shaft cay
Coupling structional feature which has Undoubtedly, too, the
benefits stands above the flooring, and is shaft. proved its invaluable benefits in conferred by "Cushioned Fower" encased in a tunnel, while the gears member also permits easy servic- the Minx. By building "Cushion- have had much to do with the are actuated through a remote ing of clutch and transmission. ed Power" into the New Wizard popularity It has achieved. More-control and short lover.
Front springs are of transverse the Hillman Company have net over, the Minx is not a "light" car The engine has been modified in cantilever type. Rear springs are standard of refinement to perform In any sense other than that it has certain respects to suit it to this 50 inches long and semi-elliptic. ance which must be tried to be an engine of under 10-h.p. rating type of chassis, but in the main it They are freely shackled at both believed. "Cushioned Power" and is economical to run.
follows standard Minx practice. ends, thus permitting the springs confers upon the driver and ench passenger a freedom from sub is built with an ample margin of
In every constructional detail it The compression is rather higher, to "float" the load. Brakes are conscious strain which, continual safety, and has, in fact, been special design, incorporating a being of special alloy, cast fron. and the induction system is of mechanical in type, brake drums ly sustained, has in time a deleter-designed throughout to suit the down-draught fous effect upon the human body. most strenuous conditions of any Cushioned Power feature is ra- characteristics.
carburetter. The with non-scoring and long went
Very Rigid Chnesia
country over-seas. How well is tained, with the result that the gear is easily operated, having exemplified by the epic por- Aero Minx combines the sweet reduction of 17 to 1. Thus the New Wizard is a car formance of Capt. Yates Bonyon, running of a touring car with the that combines a maximum power who, unaccompanied, drove a Minx"pop" of a sports model. The with steel roof. The windshield hitherto only associated with from London to Calcutta, covering rear axle ratio is somewhat higher and rear window are fitted with overhead-valve sports
engines 8,600 miles in 44 consecutive days, than on the standard type. The safety glass. Scats are of the air- with a amoothness of running despite delays of every conceivable radiator is of special design, be- cushion" type. A large coul formerly considered unobtainable nature other than mechanical ing sloped and curved forward at ventilator, Insulated dash and in- except with cars of much higher breakdown.
Its lower end. The dumb irons are sulated floor covering permit cost. Added to these, the weight
maintaining propor cab tempera- oncased in a smart fairing.
tare. The wide doors give easy The Sports saloon body fitted to the Aero chassis is really out-access to the cab. Side windows standing in appearance, with stop have cranktype regulators. Com- ing screen pillar and body line pieto instrument panel and colo- curving in one complete sweep cident steering and ignition lock from screen to tall. Two doors also are provided. are provided, and the sliding roof has panels of celluloid let into it. Sowell has overall height been kopt down that a person of normal height can look down on the roof of the saloon. Another model of It is reported that out of the the Aoro is the "March Minx," a 32,000,000 licensed automobilo amart four-seater opon sports car drivers in the United States, sponsored by that well known rac-22,000,000 are in states which do Ing man the Earl of March, of not require driver examinations." Messrs. Kovill Davies and March, Ltd. 9. Bruton-street, London, NV.1
distribution has been so carefully There is little change to report studled that the car rides with in the Minx for the new season. steadiness and stability that is Its 9.8 h.p. four-cylinder engine, of positively amazing. The chassis 63mm. stroke and 95mm. bore frame has been made exceedingly (1,185c.c.), is of sido valve pattern, stiff by means of cross-bracing and it may fairly be claimed that and 7 cross-members, and the ex-a now era of engine efficiency was coptionally long and almost flat naugurated when the Minx first spring at front and rear with appeared.. The crankshaft runs hydraulic shock absorbers give on three bearings, which elimin- practically complete immunity ates the "thump" often found in from road shocks..
light car engines. The chassis is sturdy and exceptionally well sprung, long leaf springs and A feature of the Now Wizard hydraulic shock-absorbers being which Impresses is the frontal employed. appearance. The radiator has Bodywork of remarkably roomy thermostatically-controlled shut-proportions is fitted, and the ters, and the large headlamps are Family Saloon, and Saloon do mounted on supports which run Luxe are of pressed steel con- from the wing valances to the struction throughout. Other A very excellent feature of the "March" Minx” is the roominess radiator shell. The front wings, models of the standard range are too, are of very attractive-appour-the 4-seater Tourer, the Sports which has been skilfully con anco, and resemble nothing so Tourer, and the Club Baloon. The trived into it, despite its much, as the bow wave of a last-named is of sports pattern, pactness and abnormally destroyer- a most pleasing affect, with four doors and accommodat.build.
- Excellent Appearance
com- low
DANGER STATES.
BUS EMPLOYMENT.
The motor bus Industry, employs more than 100,000 full-time wage earners, and has an annual pay- roll of about $175,000,000 a JOKE.
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