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A STEEP CLIMB.

WHIPPET MAKES MOUNT BALDY ASCENT.

wangan 1

RECORD IN HIGH GEAR,

Hurting up the steep, twisting Must Baldy, California, road from the toll gate to Ice House Canyon,

u distance of 8 miles, a

four

cyrinder Whippet touring car, set

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30,000,000 CARS.

GREAT BRITAIN SECOND IN PRODUCTION.

NOTABLE INCREASES.

WORLD TRIP.

THE CHINA MAIL,

NEW RECORD SET-UP FOR MOTOR-CYCLES.

WIRE NETTING PATH.

DESIGN OF CARS.

REELECTS THE IDEAS OF THE PUBLIC

THE GUIDING hand.

There are in use to-day Southampton-One of the most Who designs these now motor throughout the world 29,638,686 | remarkable tours

ever undertaken car models

You

motor vehicles. This figure was by motor-cycle concluded at South-such a hit with the public?

that are making determined by reports to the ampton recently, when Mr. B. H. may be surprised. The leading American Automobile from the Cathrick, of Plercebridge, near designer is not the manufacturer.

Tho

new record of 11 minutes, 46 principal cities of 127 nations and Darlington, and Mr. J. P. Castley. The makers simply cater to the seconds for the high gear climb territories of Africa, America, of Norwich, landed from the Union wishes of the real designer.

Asia, Europe and Oceania.

Castle liner "Walmer Casile," after artista or automotive architects or a world tour which began in August engineers are not the ones who in- have covered over 45,000 miles by it is put on the market, sell to the 1926. Since leaving ondon they dicate how a car shall look when land and sea, more than double the distance of previous motor-cycle public. world tours, and have traversed five continents and twenty-five trics.

This clipped 53 seconds-almost A total of 2,111,297 automobiles

full minute--from the former re curd held by a six-cylinder auto-out the world in 1927, after de- were added to operation through mobile. Records previously had duction for replacements, of been made by one eight and an-which approximately 55 per cent. other six cylinder car.

were in the United States and 45 per cent. in other countries.

The Whippot was awarded tho silver trophy offered for the Mount The increase for the year was Baldy speed record by the Pomona 7,7 per cent, the smallest percent- ogress-Bulletin. The dash was age Increase of any years since officially timed by Mr. R. O. Day, we first began the compilation of automobile editor and Mr. J. K. the world motor census. Peirsol, advertising manager of The low rate of increase, how- the Progress-Bulletin: Mr. L. A. ever, was largely due to the small Mackenvey, A garage owner of gains in the United States in Arcadia, who rode with Mr. Hughes which the increase of 5.5 per cent. the driver, as a disinterested ob-was less than half the gain of the server and Los Angeles newspaper [preceding year.

Diva!

and

Rules governing the event pro- vide that it must be made in high gear. The removal of top fenders is permitted for safety's sake: Otherwise the car must be

coun-

я

Those millions of people who are interested in buying automobiles are the principal designers of, these The adventurous pair had many

vehicles. These are the exciting times, While taking

folks who aro guiding the makers photograph of the River Danube of fine cara as never before. The through the piers of a railway manufacturers go scouting about bridge at Belgrade they were ar-to find out what people want in a rested as apics and spent a night in first-clase car, what is thoir ideal prison. Mr. Cathrick said that the of perfection. Then they call in tour had been really hard work, the automotive architect and set especially in South Africa. The him to work drawing plane and worst roads encountered were in specifications. If motor cars are Portugal and the best in India, the beautiful they can be said to Malay States, and Java-Turkish flect in good measure the good roads were also found impassable, taste of the people.

It must be admitted that the and after their cycles had been pulled cut of mud several times by meat important part. of the gen- Our census shows that on Jan-bullocks they continued their four-eral public-nimely, the women-

ney on railway tracks.

doubtless have a greater influence on the design of the motor than men.

Outside United States.

In countries other than the United States, the increase in the number of automobiles put into service was notable.

uary 1, 1928, 6,384,653 were in

strictly stock model such as it sold to the general public. Examina-use in those sections compared tion of the Whippet showed that it with 5,467,328 automobiles of the conformed to the rules,

preceding year, the increase in 1927 having been figured at 16.8 per cent.

Across the Andes, Another remar1able ride

of

was

re-

car

How Changes Occur. It is interesting to note how changes occur in automobile de- signs. In some instances

one manufacturer will sense a demand more quickly than the others and will incorporate the new feature demanded in his next model,

on

From Jerusalem they crossed the Sinal desert to Suez, a feat never before attempted by moter-cycle. The Mount Baldy run is a real

They had no water for nearly 300 Lest of the speed, stamina and

miles, and had to carry lengths of power of any motor car that makes Of the various continental divi-wire netting to lay down in front it in high gear speed, declared sions the most rapid gain was of the machines over stretches 1. V. Starr, vice-president and gen-made in Africa, the operation of loose sand. eral manager of J. W. Leavitt & automobiles increasing there by Company. Whippet and Willys-27 per cent. Oceania (in which is

course included Australia, New Zealand that across the Andes the second Knight distributor. "The has but few straight stretches and Tawaii) was second, with a

If this manufacturer's judgment highest mountain range in the which are very short, and speed. gain of 22 per cent. must be kept up on the curves,

America, in the sections south world. At the summit they had to preves to be accurate the sales- which tests a car's road stability of the United States, gained 20 Pass through a railway tunnel two men of other cara quickly note an and high gear climbing ability to per cent., although the Western miles long, and were almost over-increasing volume of queries the limit. It is a continuous climb, Hemisphere as a whole, due to the come by the exhaust gases of their the part of prospective buyers as

low rate in the United States,

machines. In Australia, New Zen- to why other makes do not have feature. These sales- accorded sixty-five civic receptions, men report theat reactions Europe added more than half a million motor cars last year, gain- and in South Africa they were also and in a short time the demand of a particular: has 3,613,377 motor vehicles. The ing at 16.2 per cent., and now enthusiastically received at various the public for such

big centres.

change has swept through parti motorisation of Asia continued at

Before leaving for London this tically the entire industry, and almost exactly the pifogress of afternoon, escorted by members of the public's request is satisfied. the preceding year, now having the London Motor-Cycle Club, the

Individuality In Style. 348,106 units in use, the gain be world tourists were. guests at a ing exactly 18 per cent.

complimentary luncheon at which,

For instance, individuality is de-i Notable progress was made last they were warmly congratulated on manded in body styles, in colour The Whippet's achievement is year in Great Britain, the 25 per Cathrick mentioned that British trimmings, body hardware and the success of their. tour. Mr. combinations, upholstery, body noteworthy inasmuch as the six cent. increase having been the

motor-cycles were predominant even in such details 33 vanity

very steep in places and some of went forward at only 5.5 per cent. and, and Tasmania they were such a

the heaviest grades are encoun- tered on sharp curves.

"The roadbed, which is of dirt for the most part, is fairly smooth but the curves are not bunked for high speed so that a fast running motor car negotiating these sharp turns must have a low centre of weight to be able to stay on the road.

and eight cylinder cars establish- second largest ever recorded for throughout the world. At the pre-cases, smoking sets and seat con- ing, previous records over this the kingdom in a single year. course were of greater rated horse- Great Britain passed the mil-sent time England had 64 per cent. tours The bayer of a fine car power, The Whippet engine, how-on mark and is now the only of the world's motor-cycle export wants that car to express him or ever, is noted for its amazing pow. country in the world other than trade, and he predicted with every her and is not satisfied unless it er, quick acceleration and stamina. the United States to have that confidence that in five years' time The car's low centre of gravity and many automobiles and trucks in the percentage would be 84. handling ease give it safety at all spects on all kinds of roads and The estimated registration was

use.

additional safety is provided by theto 660,928 motor-cycles. efficient mechanical four-wheel brakes,"

1,219,477 automobiles, in addition

50,000 MILES TEST FOR CAR AND TYRES.

New Records. George Duller, the steeplechase jockey, broke four International Claas G records at Brooklands. He drove a 9 h.p. Riley, and his records were:

does so. The tendency to low, swooping lines which add to the. beauty of an automobile's body the request for closed cars, which add la comfort in riding, are both de- rite illustrations of how automo- Co manufacturers have catered to the desires of the public.

U.S. Shipments. Approximately 530,405 Ameri- can-niade cars and trucks were 5 kilometres, 97.85 m.p.h.; 5 It must be admitted, however, shipped and sold abroad last year miles, 97.50 m.p.h.: 10 kilometres, that some of the demands of the from the producing factories in 97.38 m.p.h.; 10 miles, 97.06 m.p.h.oloring publie have been more Mr. Lionel Rapson, who is world the United States and Canada, famous for his tyre inventions, is including automobile assemblies taking part in a novel test on the in branch plants located in some Mirumas truck shortly. He is to twenty or more overseas coun- drive a Marmon car continuously tries.

expert,

ing. This test will be under the

observation of the Automobile Club

de France and naturally Rapson tyres will be used.

10,500 units.

AMERICAN PROBLEM.

NO USE FOR THE OLD CARS.

[

con-

adious than' practical.

Take, for instance, the matter of providing vanity cases as a part of an automobile's equipment. "It is generally conceded that the male for some 60,000 miles with his 17- European production of motor year-old son

occupants of such a car would have and Mr. Richard cars, other than the assembly of

New York.-An' amusing picture no great use for this feature and Hopkinsan, Messra. Pass

and American units there, is estim-hangs in the offices of the National it is universally the custom Joyce's Marmon

Mr. ated for 1927. at approximately Automobile Chamber of Commerce. ladies to carry their own particular for Rupson hopes to complete the dis- 574,000 units.

Great Britain was the largest with pleasure waving in one hand sauce prospective buyers of motor A member is seen dancing round rant of vanity. case. Yet, be- tance in about 10 works, and he considers it will be equivalent to producer, with 228,500, followed a telegram just handed hint by as ask for vanity cases in them, about five years' ordinary motor- by France with. 190,000 units.

Germany and Italy ranked the man with astonishment, for the ment for such a client.

telegraph boy. The Ind looks at ey are provided with such equip- next, with 66,000 and 66,000 mesange reads, "Your garage des- units, respectively. Czecho-troyed by fire, 200 used cars burn- Business of Designing. Slovakia produced 12,000 auto-ed up." mobiles, Belgium 8,500 and Soviet |

The story is an old one, but it of designing motor cara is

It will be seen that the business! Russia about 500. Miscellaneous has special significance in the stantly changing along with the GREAT ROAD RACE ENTRIES. production totalled approximately American motor-ear world to-day custom and whims of the public.

The great road race which is to

because in the present year the in- take place near Belfast on August can automotive equipment passed new cars, and it will have the same tomobile seeks to own

The value of exports of Ameri- dustry is planning to sell 4,500,000 The purchaser of a low-priced at 18 for the RA.C. Tourist Trophy the half-billion-dollar mark last number of used cars to dispose of. priced car, and his wishes as to de- and £1,500 in prize money present-year, or $537,189,000.as com- The great automobile industry of sign change in the process, Hay- ed by the "Daily Mail" is being pared with $456,425,702 in 1926. the United States has been creating secured a medium-priced ma- well, supported by a large section Included in this are shipments of the motor industry. Makes of of cars, trucks and parts from to supply new markets, riot to chine, he wants a finer car, and his car entered provisionally to date the United States and Canada, replenish the old. Yet when a cus-design ideals change again.

tyres from the United States and

tomer buys a new car he invariably A few years ago if an automobile Canada, service equipments, trac-expects that his old one will be was sufficiently substantial

taken in part exchange. tors, motor cycles, ignition parts,

operate for a period of a year or Every endeavour, of course, is two it was supposed to be a good storage batteries and automobile made to find fresh fields, either by car, In the public's conception. engines.

enforcing the need for two cars in The fact that it was noisy and full The United States has one one family or, if you wish to be of vibrations, that it could not be motor car to each 5.1 persons, really up-to-date, one for father, operated easily nor made comfort- New Zealand has one to each 10.7 one for mother, and one apiece for able when It is possible that the U.S.A. will persons and Australia one to each the children. But also be represented.

tour made little this extra difference. The old winds might 13.4 inhabitants.

vagance has its limit, and the larg-whistle through the Inefficient cur- The ratio to white population inest market for South Africa is one automobile to remains with those customers who against the elements during the the manufacturer taina, providing little protection 16.7 persons. British

East return for another car provided cold weather months; nevertheless, Africa, however, has two motor they are relieved of the old. Para-Another clalmant has vehicles for each adult whito

there was no complaint if the car continued to run.

include:-

British--Bentley, Len Francis, Alvis, Lagonda. Frazer Nash, Marendaz.

France-Salmon, Amílcar.

Italy-Alfa Romeo.

Germany Mercedes.

Austria-Austro-Daimler.

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THE FIRST OMNIBUS,

been discovered for the honour of inventing the omnibus, which cele. brates its centenary this year. In 1828 Baudry, АП enterprising

Nantos miller, decided to use the

person.

CHRYSLER FACTORY,

оп

a medium

to

Destruction Yard Plan. What to do with all these used Of course, it can be seen that a cars: is the manufacturers present tremendous change has been problem. A destruction yard run brought about within the last few by the industry on a co-operative years, with engineers having satis

waste gleam from his boilers to Although only four years in probasis is the latest suggestion for fed ther present demand for noise- heat a large public bath. The new duction, the Chrysler's manufactur limiting the numbers of used cars, less operation, since vibration has venture was a complete failure ing facilities are among the most which threaten to flood the market. until he inaugurated a special extensive of any company in the in-As one dealer puts it, "It would be en largely eliminated and ease conching service from the town to dustry. They now number 12 units good business if there were a co- Clifford Brokaw in the "Daily

in operation much Increased the bath.

in the United States and Canada, operative destroying yard with a The coach started from the shop devoted to production, sales and bonus.",

of Omues, a local wit, who hung service of Chrysler cara, including The plan has already been.tried large plante in Detroit, Dayton in ono Stato, the manufacturers re

up a sign "Omnes Omnibus,

Honce the, coach was called an

omnibus. A year later Baudry or tended his system of public coaches

to Paris, and the name omnibus was still used;

Colonist..

Ohio, New Castle, Ind., and Wind- ceiving certificates of those cars used cars to disappear in smok sor and Walkerville, Ontario. Ex-of their own make which have They make 15 to 20 tensive facilities for asserabling and been destroyed Agencies that fin- their money, and service are also located at several ance the Instalment system, in cars sold

America would naturally like all the public owes

central points-in Europe.

Chrysler "62" Fea-

tures of Performance, Quality and Long

Life

LE Cyllader Englan, of

Chryslar design

3. Tibearing Crankshaft, wick

Inarchengenkle shimian- bearings.

3.63 pad or axaspdonel

Mine un Houte

How

* Typical Cheyslar Amilarse

4. lapules Nestraleer

Webbed Crankense Ocar struction

T-Ventilated Cruchanno

#. Lewe #cool- Scent Plasona

5. SpecialBaginaManifolding

10. Jedoskva Type of Örlinder

11. Blakrona Valvas 13, Oil Filte

13. Alt CloudW

14. Thermostatlo Host Control 15. Maaffald Hont Control 16. Callolar Typs Radiator 17. Full Pressure Odling #yamana

18. Rubber Engine Mountings 19. 19-dual-Bose Road Whaala 20. Baked Front Wheels

21. Pivotal Stouring

23. 4-wheel Hydrandis Benhos - 13. sligh Carbon inssi #prings 14. Upecially desinnad Kane Azls for Balloon Tyree

23. Lavellaers anfront and

Bour Boxings

36. Indirectly Lighted Insten.

ment Panel

27. Jadon Theftproof Num

blog System

18. Electric Fuel Ganga

19. Headlamp Control on

Besering Whol

10. Narrow Corone Pillars

11. Adjustabla Boooring Whool 32. Cadet Visor

23. Baddle Speing Boat

Cushions

54. Tiba Figured Mɔbak

Upholstery

35, Rigid Type Curtains un ·

Tourer

35. Adjustable Front Seat is

Tourer

37. Low Centre of Gravity 15. Double Based Body Coa

struction

· 19. Chrysler Smartness of Line

40. Aurective Colour Combi

nations to great variety

CHRYSLEK

· THURSDAY, MAY

at

1923:

Sensational New LOWER PRICES! Quality Unchanged

40 Body Styles

Chrysler's sensational rise from 27th to 3rd place in sales in 42 months is the result of a phe nomenal public preference that has continuously demanded a record-breaking volume of quality motor cars.

Chrysler's tremendous produc tion and rapid growth are the direct results of public recog nition of values and savings which only Chrysler Stand- ardised Quality can provide. You will then instantly recog nise why Chrysler cars-by the most astounding price savings which result from a huge and rapidly growing public de- mandare today more than ever the most marvelous motor car values in their respective price classes.

A. LUNG & CO.

19, Queen's Road, C.

Tel. C. 1219.

SERVICE STATION:-215, PERCIVAL STREET, WANCHAL

THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD.

Sole Agents for:

Buick Motor Cars

Oldsmobile Motor Cars

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G.M.C. Trucks

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