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PUBLIC LEARNS.

LOOKING FOR CAR VALUE,

ASKING QUESTIONS.

GREAT ROAD RACE,

Model (4

MINISTER ON IMPORTANCE TO NORTHERN IRELAND.

IN COUNTY DOWN.

1

DODGE OFFER.

NEW 112-INCH VICTORY SIX.

5 MODELS.

THE CHINA MALL,

CENTRAL MOTORS.

FINISHES 1927 WITH HIGH MARK.

NET EARNINGS.

motor-car salesman has to Mr. J. Milne Barbour, Minister The work of reorientation under The nineteenth annual report of know his product and, competitive of Commerce for Northern taken by Dodge Brothers, Inc., dur-the General Motors Corporation products very thoroughly, these Ireland, in a letter to the secre-ing 1927 culminates in its an- which will be submitted to the days if he is going to be success-tary of the Ulster Automobile nouncement of the New Victory stockholders at the annual meet- ful with. Lho modern buyer. Club, expresses gratification at Six, n 112-inch wheel base car withing to be held of Wilmington, Del., Twenty years or more of export the fact that it has been decided 13% x 3 inch engine, rated 27-34 May 9, has just been made public,

speed ence with cars-together with the to hold the great international h.p., standard shift, three

The report presents the consoli- increasing motor cilucation of the road race for touring motor-cars and reverse transmission and four-dated balance sheet and income ac general publie by manufacturers in County Down.

wheel Lockheed hydraulic brakes.count of the corporation and sub: through advertising and demon- It is a matter of very great Five bodies are offered, namely:sidiary companies for

the year strations has made the average interest and importance," he says, Coupe, Rumble-seat coupe, Sedart,

General man a good buyer.

"that the international tourist De luxe sedin and Do lax broug-ending Dec. 31, 1927.

Motora net earnings for the year: He no longer buys beenuse a car trophy car race will be held in ham. is a new model-or because it is Northern Ireland this year, · I At the same time, continuance 1927 were $235,104,826, after de- Hashier in appearance. He looks hope everyone concerned with the of the Dodge four-cylinder model ducting $3,214,183, which is the of the into the detailed specifications of prestige of our province will co- 128, equipped with Steeldraulic corporations proportion. the cars, asks pertinent questions, operate to make that meeting a mechanical four-wheel brakes is earnings and losses of subsidiary consolidated but makes comparisons, and in the great success and show their op announced, while the Senior Six companies not

Cor- und usually bases his chotee on preciation of the action of those will also be produced. The Graham neeruing to General Motors very sound judgment.

in charge of the contest for hold-Brothers truck division of Dodge peration in excess of dividends re- With the perfected Whippet oc-ing it in Northern Ireland),' will continue its truck Hige in dve ceived. This latter figure appears cupying the most conspicious pori- So important will be this event, capacitica, to witton, 4 lon, is a deduction in the income ac tion in its history in the light four from the point of view of both the 1 ton, 1% ton and 2 tons. cylinder field, Willys-Overland mer motor industry and the motoring It is announced that the Victory losses on Yellow Cab and Vaux chants throughout the world report public, that "The Daily Mail" is Six is capable of a road speed of hall Motors, of which losses the that buyers are paying tribute to uffering £1,000 in prize-money. 65 m.p.h., with acceleration from 5 corporation's proportion was the mechanical details of this car, The Royal Automobile Club, the to 25 m.p.h. in 8 seconds, and from $7,070,176. After paying the .re- which 18 months ago set a new organisers of the race which 10 to 45 miles in 16 seconds. The gular quarterly dividends on pre- trend for modern ear design. will take place near Belfast on model is said to have more than ferred stock requiring $9,109,330 These merchants further state August 18 will award to the 1,000,000 miles of road tests, in- for the year, there remaina $225,- that this ear's quality and proven winner the famous Tourist cluding Indianapolis truck tests, 905,496, being the amount earned performance likewise are major Trophy competed for in a series during which averages of 70 m.ph on the common shares outstanding. factors considered by buyers, and of races run in the Isle of Man speed were maintained for 1,000- This is equivalent to $12.99 per that this has much to do with the from 1905 to 1922. Already mile runs. At 26 m.p.h. the engine share on the common stock, including uses present enormous increase in Whip-famous

a gallon per 21 miles, the against $10.00 for the year 1996, pet Sales,

Capt. Malcolm Campbell (holder manufacturers state. Engine calculated on a comparable basis. It is said that recent develop of the world's speed record) have speed is about 1,800 r.n.m. at 35 For the purpose of making a fair mants in the light car fteld have entered for the race.

m.p.h., and 3,350 r.p.m. at 6 m.p.h. emphasised the fundamental fea-

tures which were introduced by the Whippet and which have been steadily maintained in its produc- tion. Motor car authorities say that in its baske elements of con- struction, the Whippet remains as distinctly advanced as when it was first presented.

still has the only

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motorists,

THE DOMINIONS.

MR. MORRIS AND BRITISH SUCCESS.

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count for the first time, due

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THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 1928.

WILLYS-KNIGHT.

Double sleeve valve 7 Bearing crankshaft-Motor stand alone in

smooth flexibility-SILENCE & ELEGANCE.

The lowest priced

- Willys - Knight - Car ever offered to the public.

Roadster II.K.$3,000

Coach...H.K.$3,050

Coupe..H.K.$3,125 Sedan..H.K.$3,300 Chanais H.K.$2,400

to

145-brake horse power.

66

STANDARD H.K.$2,900.

19

Six-5-passenger

new

cor- Of

A new type of chassis and body cumparison with 1926, it is neces- construction is used on the Victory Sary to include for that year earn- ings accruing to the minority In- Six, both being planned as one unit, dispensing with body sills and terest of Fisher Body Corporation lowering the centre of gravity outstanding prior to June 30, 1926, less than two inches. This results in $194,645,462 for Cross members have also been 1026. Therefore, the earnings for

with, 05 Wellington, N.Z-Mr. W. R. done. away.

have the year 1927, as compared with shields.

These the

1926 on a comparative Morris, the British motor manu- been The Whippet. engineers state, facturer, who is visiting New changes have made possible a con- as. show an increase of $40,459,-

motor in the Zealand, hus expressed his considerable lowering of complete 64, or 20%, indicating a light four cylinder class that nefidence in the future success of jobs, car overall height being now earnings record has been establish- tually develops 100 per cent, more the British motor in the about that of the average man's for the third consecutive year. power than its official rating and Dominion. He said:-

Cash in banks and marketable which develop this power with ac- The success of the British In the construction of the bodies curities at the close of the you

Sight tual savings in cost of opperation, light car industry in Australia is the double-steel wall method, fol-amounted to $208,176,198.

Power, speed, economy and a striking example of how British lowing the so-called blister con- drafts were $14,649,097; inven- stamina accomplishments of the industry and skill, by organisationstruction used in battleships, has toring $172,647,716; total current Whippet have set a new high stan- and enterprise, can overtake the been applied, the principle consistassels $432,280,123; current liabili dard of performance in the light Juandicaps placed on it by the ing in the use of steel shell weld tica $159,366,147. ear field since its initial presenta- war.

inside of an auter steel shell, with The report calls attention to the tion 18 months ago. Since that British light ears have an air space between the two fact that during the past three time the combined mileage of the triumphed in Australia because Each body consists of only eight years $34,091,580 of additional cap- Whippets in the field is estimated of their economy in operation, major parts which are stampingsite has been invested in the at more than half a billion miles, their durability, case of handling, making up there shells. Dolge poration's various operations.

Willys Overland officials declare and high quality workmanship. Brothers state that the Victory Six this amount, $212,265,382 hus re- that the recent reduction in Whip-American manufacturers, because bodies contain from 330 to 180 sulted from earnings in excess of pet prices, which places these of the low cost of petrol in the fewer parts than average automo- dividends paid, including the cor- modern cars in direct price com- United States, have developed the bile bodies, resulting in a saving porntion's proportion of earnings petition with the lowest priced big, low-speed, and extravagant-of no less than. 175 pounds of:

of subsidiary companies not con- cars, was not an attempt to meet ay powered car, but they are now weight. price situation for it was definite-building cars on British lines in. Besides achieving ample head lidated but accruing to General ly decided that the original Whip respue La the demand in room and stability through this de- Motors in excess of dividends. re- net quality and beauty should be America for European appearance sign, Dodge Brothers, in the new caived, $82,7-2,081 incident to the maintained regardless of what and style.

model, have attained ample leg acquisition of the minority interest prices could be reached..

But we have two years' lead room by extending the inner steel of Fisher Body Corporation. It is pointed out, that part for over the Americans in respect of shell of the body well under the part and specification for sperifien-design, and in light and heavy long hood. The latter aside in port to the satisfactory result of the tion, the perfected Whippet dupli-vehicles we shall do our utmost producing a handsome and power-group insurance plan inaugurat- cates the original ear in every de- to maintain that lead and enhance fut impression of the new model.ed in 1926. At the close of 1927, tall of quality and workmanship our national prestige as a great High body line, tasteful belt and 156,691 employees were insured un- with

even greater value being motor-car manufacturing coun-molding design, suitable louvre and der the provision, of this plan. offered at the new prices in some try.

cowl lines, ornamental full crown There were awarded during fenders and weil-sized drum-type 1927, 109,119 shares of head lamps, together with large stock as bonus awards to 1,998 cm- balloon tyres, are responsible for ployees for conspicuous service the good looks, of the Victory Six, during the year. Referring to the which are further accentuated employees' savings and investment through effective colour combina-plan, the report states that since tions.

the plan was established in 1919, The L-hend engine is built with 12,966 employees have utilised it NOT BRITISH.

The Bill presented by the Home Secretary, Sir W. Joynson-Hicks, Valves, manifolds and generator on to assist in the buying and build-

the right side, while started motering of homes, SUMMONS AGAINST MOTOR to amend the enactments relat-

DEALERS.

ing to petroleums and petroleum and lubrication accessories (gauge 125,808 employees, or spirit was reported to the House rod, filler, crankcase breather and cent., of these eligible are parti- Messrs. Shaw and Kilburn, by a Standing Committee of the filter) are on the left. The head cipants in the savings fund class Ltd., Wardour-street, W., were Commons, with the addition of a is detachable and the block ens formed for the year 1927.

"Previous reports," says the summoned at Marlborough-street clause empowering local author-integral with the crank ease, form- at the instance of the Association ities to regulate the design and ing rigid support for the seven statement, "have pointed out the

full-circle shimless-type main bear- of British Motor Manufacturers appearance of petroleum filling

crankshaft. relatively small amount at which for applying a false. trade des- stations, or prohibit the establishings of the large cription to goods in an advertisement of petroleum filling stations Aluminium-alloy, split-skirt strut this nsact la carried on the cor-

fitted with four poration's ment contrary to the Merchandise in any part of their area to which rings cach, the bottom ones being might be here repeated that it is Marks Act.

the bye-laws apply. They pleaded not guilty.

One member remarked that of all-control type. The alloy-steel believed that this intangible asset Sir H. Curtis Bennett, K.C., something must be done to con- connecting rods have lower-end has in reality a greater earning prosecuting, said that the firm re-trol "these hideously ugly patrol bearings spun in and wrist pins power and more real value, per- presented that the Essex super stations,"

details of construction.

The tremendous sales volume is cited as evidence of public accept- ance of the Whippet, and an in- dication of its quality leadership]. in the light four class.

PETROL STATIONS.

CONTROL CLAUSE IN NEW BILL.

six was an English-built car, Part of clause provided that in whereas the chassis and the en-making byelaws a council shall gine were manufactured in the exempt any petroleum filling ata- United States and sent over to tions established at the time of England to be assembled.

the making of the bye-laws from Mr. W. Taylor Parkes, defend any restrictions requiring struc-. ing, urged that the advertisement tural alterations for two years. referred to the English-built

fabric saloon body and not to the SIX MILES A MINUTE.

car, and that there was no inten-

tion to defraud.

The hearing was adjourned.

MOTOR TAXATION.

· NEW BRITISH MACHINE ATTEMPTS RECORD,

London, March 26.

an effort to

A proposal that the present tax

In addition to

on motor vehicles should be re-wreat the air speed record from

platons ate

are bronze bushed.

OPEN SEDAN.

BODY MODELS OF NEW

AUBURN LINE.

models of the New Auburn line One of the outstanding body

is the new phaeton sedan on the two straight eight chassis, the 115 and the 88.

This body type is one that has been heretofore obtainable only on special order from custom coach builders and is a combina-]

Attention is also called in the re-

common

and that in all,

balance

83.5 per

ahecks.

It

haps, than all of the tangible pro- perty of the corporation. It is also believes that never before in the history of the corporation has there been a more favourable atti- tude on the part of the public to- ward the corporation's policies, methods and products, and it is hoped through evolution, with the

knowledge of the problem broader experience and better

comes with time, that this valuable asset will not only maintained but substantially creased."

CRADLED IN. RUBBER.

that

53-brake horse power

70-brake horse-power,

Rondater H.K.$3,450

Coach....H.K.$3,550 Coupe...H.K.$3,550'

Cabriolet

Coupe .H.K.$3,950 Sedan...H.K.$4,400 Chasals .H.K.$2,700

"SPECIAL" Six-5-Passenger

H.K.$3,350.

TOURING

5 passengers H.K.$4,750

SEDAN

-5 passengers H.K.$5,200

7 passengers H.K.$6,500

LIMOUSINE

7 passengers H.K.$6,800

"GREAT” Six-7-passenger.

H.K.$5,675.

Service Representatives: DURO MOTOR CO., LTD.

HONG KONG.

AFTER WE SELL,

BUY

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GILMAN & CO., LTD. Hong Kong Bank Building, Distribution: South China.

WE SERVE.

CHRYSLER

AND

SAVE DOCTOR'S

BILL

FREE. INSPECTION AND ADVICE.-During the first year of a vehicle's life we extend a periodical inspection service to all "CHRYSLER” owners; some of our leading mechanics will give advice regarding the driving and upkeep of the vehicles without any obligation whatever.

THIS IS A SYSTEM WE FIND HELPFUL TO AND APPRECIATED

BY OUR CUSTOMERS.

A. LUNG & CO.

Tel. C. 1219.

19, Queen's Rd. C.

SERVICE STATION: 215, PERCIVAL STREET, WANCHAI.

GOOD WORK.

FIRST ON WATER.

INVAR PISTONS.

The oil consumption of the on- Chrysler engines are proving The aluminium alloy pistons for most gine is approximately three gallons themselves as powerful and reli- all Chrysler six cylinder cars now

50 able on water as on land. be per hour, whilst it consumes

The have Invar steel struts. They In-gallons of fuel every hour. An- Chrysler Imperial marine motor, combine the advantages of light other interesting item is that the introduced in the spring of 1927 weight alloy and cast iron, and winning Supermarine-Napier ma- and now standard, equipment on have none of the restrictive disad- chine was fitted with one of these such foremost motorboats as the vantages of either. Their use i engines with an entirely new de-Chris-Craft Cadet and the Dodge lustrates the heights to which sign double reduction spur gear. Watercar, not only sot a new re- Chrysler engineering has risen and By the special design of gear em- cord for sales in its first year, but the insistence on quality, regard-

CHRYSLER EXPORTS.

placed by a system providing for Italy the Air Ministry has official- tion full sedan or open touring. about one-eighth of the tax being ly announced that an attempt The body is so constructed that levied on the car itself and the will be made to establish a long the top can be easily folded back' Springs of all Chrysler six cylin-ployed the frontal area and the ane was a consistent winner in prae- less of cost, which features Chrys- remainder as a flat-rate tax on distance non-stop flight duration and the glass can be either drop-der cars are now mounted in rub- streamline shape of the aircraft tically every racing event it enter ler manufacturing. petrol, is contained in a letter ad- record, for which a special ma-ped flush with the doors or can ber, instead of the metal shackles were not altered, whilst the air-cd, according to J. W. Frazer, dressed to the Chancellor of the chine, equipped with Napier en he loft up, giving perfect wind in general use for spring suspen- screw shaft instead of being abova Chrysler Sales Manager.

SUNBURN BY MACHINERY. Exchequer on belialf of the Motor gines, is being completed. It is protection for the occupants of slon. This betterment results in the crankshaft as in the standard Agents' Association, representing expected that it will be able to both the front and rear seats. Increased riding comfort because Napier engine is brought coaxial

Among the many acientific-de- the retail trade. ⠀

remain in the air for over 60 Windshield on this body is of of the elimination of road shocks with it. When a reduction gear le

Sale of Chrysler cars in foreign vices used in Chrysler's rigorous It is maintained that the exist-hours, and that it will cover 5,000, the straight type and car is equip-and- jars.

fitted the weight is increased to 920 countries also set a new record in tests of materials for its cars fa ing system has a prejudicial effect miles non-stop.

Mped with a trunk on the rear, en-

ib., or 1.05 lb. per H.P. It is one 1927. According to E. C. Morse, an ultra-violet ray machine. Its on the sale of second-hand cars; The "Daily Express" saya that closed in a dust-proof cover. The

of these engines which has been in director of experts, Chrysler's 192T function is to determine the resist- that it creates a seasonal trade, Flight-Lieutenant O. E. Worsley car has a decidedly custom ap and congests business, because will pilot the speed attempt in six pearance and will appeal to those shades to match the exterior stalled in the racing car which overseas sales amounted to 15 per ing quality of paints and fabrics purchasers will not take delivery weeks time, and adds that the who wish to express their indi- colour of the car. Corner posts Captain Malcolm Campbell has cent, of the company's entire bus to fading. So thoroughly does It except at the commencement. of new machine will be flown in the viduality in a motor car the same and centre posts are very narrow taken to America, and with which neas for the year, a percentage reproduce the effect of the sun's the various licensing periods; next Schneider Cup race. It will as they do in their homes and and doors are hung on a common he has set up a new world speed higher than ever before reached. rays that Chrysler engineers can and that it deters people who be further streamlined, and will clothing.

hinge in the centre of the body, land record of 200.9 m.p.h., travel-Its exports were approximately 70 acquire a Palm Beach coat of tan would otherwise keep two cars the capable of travelling at a rate Upholstery is of leather and permitting of the narrow centreling in one direction at over 214 per cent. ahead of the 1920 total without cost by a short exposure

to tie action from doing ko.

for six miles à minute.

sent ahead of 1925.