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NEW CHANDLER'S

MANUFACTURER'S 16TH

ANNIVERSARY :

MANY INNOVATIONS

Celebrating its sixteenth anniver

BIG RANGE

PARIS SHOW

NEW MODELS OF "MATCHLESS"; CYCLES

MOTOR-CYCLES AND WIRE- -LESS APPARATUS'

ARIEL PEOPLE SUGGEST -NEW METHOD

RARE EXHIBITS

FOR ALL TASTES

The first of the big British

THURSDAY, DECEMBER

THE CHINA MAIL,

T. T. RACE

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The second part of the Auto- The Ariel Motor Cycle people sary as a motor car manufacturor, Motar Cycle manufacturers to pub mobile Salon which is devoted to do not support the Tourist the Chandler-Cleveland Motors Cor-lish thef: 1929 programme were the bicycles, motor-cycles, and wire Trophy Races in England, paration announces the introduction "Matchless" people, famous for less apparatus, was opened at aver a course on the Isle of Man. Grand Pais recently. They do not believe in such races of an entirely new line of motor cars their "Black and White" machines, the - new low priced Six, Enown as An outstanding feature

of the There was a good show of British for which special machines have series "GG," a brand new low priced new "Matchless" programme is the motor-cycles in the main hall, to be bullt, as in most cases It is Eight, which carries the name of fact that all 1929 "Matchless" most of them being shown by not possible for the public to pur- Itoyal 75." In addition, the Big Motor Cycles will bave the Black French importing agents.

chase machines identical to those Six series and Royal "85" for which and White" saddle tank, from the There was a large number used in the T.T. Races. Chandler is already well known, smallest 2.46 side-valve machine to of French motor-cycles of up-to- Should the Auto Cycle Union. feature newly designed and great a new 99 hp. twin cylinder sports date design, and it was noticeable at any time decide to select ma- ly beautified bodies, and new-fea- machine: In addition, all Models that except in one or two cases chines from the manufacturers' tures, as well as Increased power. possess two very practical features the French designs were closely 'stock or, better still, purchase According to Chandler officials, which have never before been stan- based on British models. In the them direct from agents in the these new models constitute the dardised, namely, finger adjust wireless section of the Salon there same manner that the public can greatest series of Sixes and Eights ment for the brakes on both wheels, was a full-scale reproduction of a obtain them and use machines ever built by the company, and a

and Anger adjustment for the broadcasting studio..

secured In that manner for T.T. heavy demand on the part of the front fork shock absorbers. The, The cubic content of the studio purposes, then the Ariel Company buying public is anticipated with the showing of the line at dealers' brake adjustment is, of course, by could be varied by an ingenious would support such a scheme.

the usual spring-loaded finger nut, arrangement of curtains in accord- establishments..

AIT the new Chandler Sixes and but the shock absorber adjustment ance with the size of the or- Eights convey a complete trans- is something quite new. A neat chestra, in order to regulate the formation. The new radiator on all ebonite hand wheel situated just in volume of music and prevent echo. the models is higher, and is enhanc-front of the handlebar controls the There was also in this section a ed by a new Chandler insignia done amount of friction in the shock machine at which visitors could in blue, black, red and gold, in a absorbers, so, that If the control test the suitability of their voices wheel is turned in one direction the for broadcasting. A dial show- shield of heraldry.

forks become exceedingly stiff in ed whether the speaking or sing- action, and, in fact, can be locked ing voice was of a suitable pitch. [By Mrs. Helen L. Holt, Director, solid if deisred, while when the The lender of the line is the new "65"-an entirely new type of Six. control is turned in the other direc The series "65" Includes sevention, the, frictional effect of the models, a Sedan, De Luxe Sedan, shock absorbers is gradually ra- Coupe, Rumble seat Coupe, Cabrio- duced until the forks float freely.

Lowest Price

Rich Upholstery

For Oversen Riders

DRIVING VISION

LOST IF LIGHTS NOT ADJUSTED

Safety Conference, California Development Association.] An entirely new Model, which

When your headlights are out has definitely been designed for of adjustment you are, causing overseas use; is the Model V/5. glare, but do you know that, at This is really the Model V/2 super- the same time, you are losing. let, Touring car and Sportster.

Chandler engineers have been The advantage of this innovation sports machine fitted with a 5.86 driving.vision? working on this series for months, to overseas riders who have to use h.p. and side-valve touring engine, Headlights are designed to give as can be readily appreciated from their machines on road surfaces designed to give exceptionally high you a beam of light that spreads the advanced trend which predomin-which vary very greatly in char-power output at low speeds, so out across the roadway ahead, ates. The custom styled bodies are acter, sometimes from mile to mile, that the machine can slog along Raya of light that would shine distinguished by long low lines, can readily be grasped. When the under the most adverse conditions higher than the height of your high hood effect, new style full-machine is running on a good read and with the heaviest loads. A headlights above the roadway are crown full sweeping fenders, and amart bullet type head and cowl the shock absorbers are left slack, very special feature of this engine bent downward, increasing the lamps.

Several choices of beauti.so that the maximum comfort is is the fact that the cylinder headlight on the road and at the same provided; as soon as a bad section is. detachable just like a modern time preventing glare to the on- ful duotone colours

After seven coming automobile. are optional

la encountered, the shock absorb- car cylinder head. with any model.

Most drivers can tell when the ers are tightened a little so that bolts have been removed the whole the machine still rides smoothly cylinder head comes away and the lights on an approaching car are with an entire absence of clash-engine can be decarbonised and the out of adjustment when they are The interiors are beautified by rich upholstery of a new and dis-ing or bottoming of the fork. valves ground in without the neces- driving at night. But one out of There is, of course, no need to stop sity for disturbing the cylinder itten motorists knows when his own tinctive pattern. An exquisite de- the machine to make the adjust self or even for removing the ex- lights are illegal. A simple test is sign of Butler hardware is used throughout. Foot rests with the ment, as it can be operated quite haust pipe or disconnecting the to notice whether your lights car coming toward Sedans are built-in type. There is easily even at the highest speeds. petrol pipe. This is unquestion-illuminate the faces of the occu

Another feature making for the ably a feature of extraordinary pants of a ample head and leg room. in the new models. A new instrument board comfort of the rider and the stabi-value for those who have to look you. If they do, they are badly ask any headlight station to 14 featured, which provides for all lity of the machins on bad roads after their machines themselves out of adjustment. If in doubt, units grouped in pleasing panells the steering damper, which, for and have little time to do it in throw your lights on the screen under glass, and indirectly lighted: the new season, will be standardis- This Model V/5 is undoubtedly they will gladly do so without With the regular models, the instrued on all Models except the side going to be a very popular machine charge. Enforcement officers ment board is in rich colour, while valve 2.46 h.p. machine known as in overseas markets. It has a high have been known to cite an own- ground clearance, 8 in. finger ader when the light is only a few with the De Luxe models it is cir- the Model R/S. cassian.

Taking the Models in order, we justed brakes on both wheels, ad inches too high. The seals are wide and feature will start with the smallest, the justable shock absorbers, a very Roft, form fitting cushlone. This, Model R/S 2.46 h.p. side-valve large spring-seat saddle and every in conjunction with extra long machine, which shows little al-other improvement which can pes spring, and new and improved teration from the 1928 Model with sibly be imagined, while the list spring suspension gives genuine the exception of the finger adjust-price is only £49 10s. Od. riding comfort.

ed brakes and instantly adjustable

TRIPLE COLLISION

FIRST FATAL DIRT-TRACK RACE-

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Big Twin Cycle

Reason Simple

If you can see faces in an ap proaching car, you probably can- not see the roadway. Have your lights adjusted, and you will be surprised at the apparent in- The

shock absorbers mentioned above. The famous "Matchlese" big crease in their efficiency.

The next in the range, however, twin with its 9.9 hp, engine has reason is simple. The quality of is an entirely new Model known been entirely redesigned, and for light emanating from a head- as the R/3. This is really the 1929 will be known as the Model lamp is not changed by adjust- Model R/S machine with the side" The engine is not altered ment. But all the rays that cause valve engine replaced by a high but It is housed in a new frame, glare are doubly lost to you for ly efficient O.H.V. 2-port engine of very similar to that of the super purposes of vision. Half are lost a nominal 2.46 hp, but actually sports Model V/2, with the same up in the air and just as many devolopad approximately 11 hp 8 in. brakes and other features are lost downward and too close This engine has roller bearing which distinguish the single-cylin to the car. Therefore, when they overhead rockers and totally en-der machine. Of course, it has the are brought into focus you are closed push rods, an interesting "Black and White" saddle tank and getting more concentrated light The first fatal accident in dirt-feature being the fact that the an exceptionally low position for where you need it.

tubes which surround the push the large spring-sent saddle, while Headlight adjustment is ac track motor-racing occurred at Rochdc'e on October 21, when rods are apring-loaded, so that they a handsome appearance is given by complished by two distinct opera Clifford Mawson, a young rider, can be pushed up instantly with two exhaust pipes each with its tions. The automobilé is placed of Mannheim-road, Bradford, who one hand when tappet adjustment own large nickel-plated silencer on a level surface facing a wall or was taking part in the final of the is required. With a two grace and detachable fish-tail. The chart twenty-five feet. distant Benior scratch race, received in- ful exhaust pipes and large sil-ground clearance is excellent, from the headlamps. On this juries from which he died in the encers and fish-talls this machine while, of course, the power output chart a horizontal Îne is drawn infirmary. Mawson und two

is extremely handsome, and is cer- and speed possibilities are tremen-three inches below the height of others were racing for second tainly a remarkable proposition dous, yet owing to the low saddle the headlamps from the surface place.

when it is realised that the list and compact frams design, the on which it is offset the effect of The leader, Norman Dawson, of price in England is only £39 108 machine can be handled like a load. The headlight club is first Salford, was cornering in the Od.

light-weight, whether used solo or brought into the correct position third lap when he developed a

Side Valve Machines with a sidecar. At a list price of with relation to its reflector. On wheel wobble and was thrown Then come the well-known Medel £600s. Od. this machine is going most cars this is accomplished by from his machine. E. Wilcock, of T/4 3.47 hp. and Model T/3 4.98 to make a very big appeal, parti- an adjusting screw placed at the Nelson, crashed ito Dawson's

h.p. side-valvė machines. These cularly in those districts where the back of the headlight shell. The machine and was thrown to the Models remain very right, and Mawson, coming along to the 1928 type, but an improve,

similar big American machines have been bulb is moved forward or back popular in the past. It should be until the pattern of light on the at a high speed, rode into Wilment of great importance to over noted that for an extra £2 Ga. Od. screen takes its narrowest posi cock's machine and was thrown seas riders has been made, for the,

the machine can be had with the tion, vertically. The headlight is heavily against the rails.

ground clearance has been very high impression sports engine the beam, as high as possible and then tipped up or down to placo substantially increased. A steer with nickel-plated cylinders, it ing damper, adjustable shock ab- then being known as the Model still below the line. sorbers and finger adjusted brakes.

X/R.

Only Mawson wns injured. Serrams were heard from all parts of the ground, and people were taken ill and had to leave almost

the track. The officials immediately stopped the racing,

LADY DRIVER

WORLD TOUR IN "BABY" AUSTIN

of course, appear on these Models It is worth remembering that it

Surprise Awaits

You will be pleasantly surpria-

as well, the prices being 443 08. was the "Matchless big twined after you have adjusted your Od. for the 8.47 hp, and $44 0s. which made such a wonderful per increased vision that you will | headlights when you notice the Od. for the larger machine.

formance when it set up entirely Also unaltered in general ap new record figures for the Mel have on the road: pearance is the Model T/S 3.47 h.p. bourne to Sydney record in AusThe careful motorist will keep 2-port O.H.V. sports machine list talia earlier, this year. This is consider them as important as a spare bulbain his car, and will ed at £46 108. Od. Again, however, the engine which is fitted to the spare tyre. A bulb does not give the ground clearance has been in- new Model "X, so that the power warning when it is going to burn creased, while the exhaust pipes:

and stamina of the new machine out. What is worse than a one are now absolutely symmetrical. Those who prefer the American you happen to be the car that is are unquestioned; ANA * eyed car coming toward you? If Perhaps the most notable improve-l ment on this machine, however, is riding position will be interested breaking the law by driving with the fact that the overhead rocker; to know that the "Matchless" only one light, do you realise the The first baby." car to gear is now of the roller bearing people can supply folding foot needless danger you are incurring be driven round the world, type, and the push rods are en- boards and American style handle especially on a dark road? Most Austin "Seven," atarted from closed in spring-loaded telescopic baza, with twist grip throttle con of the bulb manufacturers für Birmingham, in mail week. The tubes as on the Model R/3 describ-trol, on the Models T/4, T/8, 1/8 nish bulb kita at a nominal charge driver, Miss de Havilland, has an-ed above.

and "X" but these must be special- in which you can carry one or other woman as her companion. The 4.98 h.p, Model V/2 2-port v ordered, as the standard equip two spared of each kind that you The car was shipped across to O.H.V. super-sports machine also ment is of the English type with will need. "Any headlight station New York, and will be driven shows an increased ground cleara foot rests and sporting handlebars will be glad to tell you the voltage right across the American Continence

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