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ESSEX TOURING

$2,250

1929 Model

NOW ON VIEW

at

KIN CHEONG HONG

37, Connaught Road Central,

Telephone C. 6..

Sole Agent in South China for: BROCKWAY MOTOR TRUCKS

Beam-Lite

Auto Bulbs

and

BUSES

Hartford Batteries

THE CHINA MAIL,

A.J.S. MODELS

NEW RANGE FOR 1929

INTERESTING.

SADDLE TANKS

Perhaps the most striking feature

IN COMPETITION

.

AMERICA AND BRITISH -

MOTOR CYCLES

EXPORT TRADE

Motor-cycle riders oversens are or the new season's-A.J.S, machines still-and-In-Increasing numbers, is the complete change which they showing their desire for British have undergone so far as external machines as is shown by the ris appearance is concerned. The most ing exports. For the 12 months noticeable alteration is the adoption ended December, 1926, this figure of the now popular eaddle type tank, was 48,121 rising to 63,000 for the which incidentally was first used by year ended December, 1927. Dur- the A.J.S. some years ago, but wasting the first six months of this discontinued in favour of the then year 39,737 were exported, com- for a similar more orthodox fitting between the pared with 82,144 top and bottom rails, However, in period in 1927. order to full into line with modern tendencies they have reverted to this type of tank for 1929,

Outstanding Feature Another outstanding feature for next season is the, employment of the dry sump lubrication, system all which is being adopted on models. The mechanical pump 'used.

It is interesting to observe there. is an increase in British exports to Canada and the U.S.A, 43 follows:-

6 months ended June.30.

Canada U.S.A.....

1927 1928

30 91

12 31

Here it might be mentioned that

in this system is of the duplex or keen onthusiasm for British motor double acting type, one pump cycle design. in the U.S.A. has forcing of directly to the main been created in recent months. bearings, big end and timing gear, Several of the important "U.S. whilst the second pump returns oil motor cycle events in 1928 were to the tank on the seat tube. In won on British machines. addition there is a stipply direct to During last spring Major H. R. the British the cylinder, foot controlled by a Watling. Director of needle valve, which allows a quan- Cycle and Motor Cycle Manufac- tity of oil to be fed direct to this turers, and Traders' Union, Ltd., portion of the engine. For ordin- spent a few weeks in the U.S.A. ary road speeds, in fact anything-up studying the manufacturing and to 60 mph, this supply need not marketing conditions: He includ- be used, but if the rider intends ed in his tour visits to the Indian entering speed events or fast hill and Harley Davidson factories climbs the needle valve should be where matters of mutual interest unscrewed, and so allow oil to cir-to British and American motor culate to this part. In the dry cycle manufacturers were discuss- was generally agreed sump principle the surplus of from ed, and It the engine drain, by gravity and by that in the overseas markets of action of the flywheels in the crank-the world there was much room ense sump from whence, as pre- for co-operation..

The value of British motor viously mentioned, it is returned by means of the second pump to the cycles as effecting favourable pub. main oli tank. In conjunction with icity to the motor cycling move- the saddle tanks entirely hew ment in the U.S.A. is thoroughly frames are, of course, being used, appreciated by motor cycle manu- these being of the straight tube facturers who welcome the intro- duction of British modèls which, in variety.

но different Improved front forks are also a many respects" are feature of the now models, these from those to which the American being of triangulated girder pattern public has become accustomed.

Enthusiasm amongst motor of round section tubing with central

and the pride of compression spring; all links are cyclists

of their respective adjustable and A.J.S. shock ab-possession

onc

of the ways sorbers are fitted to all except the mounts is

which the molor cycling cheapest models, likewise steering in dampers incorporated in the head. movement has advanced to the Adjustable handle-bars, which considerable extent it has done in again, by the way, are not fitted on Europe, and the introduction of the cheaper models, allow of altera- British motor cycles with, their tion both in respect of angle and well known quality and their position. Minor improvements in magnificent performances in rac- clude the fitting of the footstartering in recent years will undoubt- segment between the clutch and the edly, not only be a direct benefit gearbox, instead of outside the to British trade, but will indirect- clutch is previously. This ly assist. the. American Truly amazing, records for long. Some very remarkable statistics fitting allows much nearer cycling movement and American life and dependability have been were recently published concerning chaincase design at this juncture, manufacturers generally. established by

an oppor the more than the road motor services of the South and moreover greatly facilitates Major Watling had 200,000 Pontiacs now in daily use. African Railway Authorities, which agy removal of the clutch plates tunity of meeting a number of In the entire field of low priced form a striking commentary on the which can now be drawn off the American motor cyclists who had sixés, no other car offers such last development which is proceeding in shaft without dismantling the start- purchased British machines, and ing value as is found in the Now this part of the Empire by the emer. mechanism. The footstarter re- was deeply gratified at the enthu Series Pontiac.

Very little turn spring is now mounted on the siasm they displayed. Advanced engineering quality

criticism of design was made, and It was only in 1925 when motor spindle at the crank end. materials, precision manufacture; vehicles were

this only in a number of small: de- first employed as

New Speedometer und rigorous testing at General feeders to their, railways in up-

An innovation is the fitting of a tails which can be altered to suit 'Motors Ground, are responsible for Pontiac's unmatched reputation for country districts, and at the end of speedometer in the tank, the instru- American taste, whilst nothing but the first year's operations by March, ment being driven by flexible cable the greatest admiration and praise avas bestowed on the performances While the New Series Pontine 1926, the total route mileage was from the layshaft of the gearbox. of the machines.

THE ASIATIC AMERICAN CO.

OFFICE:

48, Stanley Street.

Tel. C. 244.

200,000 PONTIACS AND ALL IN DAILY

USE

AMAZING RECORDS

long life.

SHOW ROOM: 11, Queen's Road, E.

Tel. .C. 575..

BRITISH VEHICLES

ASSIST IN AFRICAN

-DEVELOPMENTS

REMARKABLE STAMSTICS

ployment of motor vehicles.

on all

motor

cluding Ariel, B.S.A., ~ A.J.S., Douglas, Velocette, Norton and

this end are being made by

emliodies many noteworthy advance-1,485, and the goode-traffic amount-This fitment is standard

A number of British. motor ments, it is still basically the same ed to 9,900 tons. For the year end models of 1929, except on M5 and tried and proved car as the earliered March, 1928, only two years later, M12, namely: The 3.49 h.p. Stan-veles are now in course, of firm models. Added to the fundamental the route mileage has extended to dard Sporting Model and the 2.48 catablishment in this market, in- long-life features found in every 7,536 miles, the goods traffic in- hip. Lightweight Machine.. Pontiac from the first are such creased to 63,000 tons, and in addi- All, O.H.V. models are now fitted New Imperial, and arrangements to noteworthy improvements, as the tion nearly one million passengers with enclosed rocker gear and famous G-M-R cylinder head, the had been carried.

pushrods, the former being housed Messrs. Jones B. Oglaend, Inc., cross-flow radiator with its ther Most of the S.A.R. fleet consists in a single aluminium casing, and whilst one of the most prominent mostatic temperature control, AC of Thornycroft vehicles of both provision is made for a supply of of American motor cyclists, Mr. mechanical fuel pump. ellielent four- and six-wheel types, of which grease by means of a grease gun Reggle Pink, is-handling distribu- four-wheel brakes of positive me they are now operating a fleet of nipple. A quick detachable plate tion in New York district. chanical type, semi-coincidental over 300, which it may be added is held by four set screws allows eñay look and fast, but not least, new the largest fleet of British vehicles inspection, if necessary, of the tained in

Already successes have been ob

new bodies by Fisher.

the U.S.A. by British operated by any one user through-rocker box, whilst the whole can be machines Every one of these big features out the Empire.

withdrawn by unscrewing the fourAmerican.machines, particularly in In competition with represents an important advance, It has grown from small begin- holding down bolts. Pushrod tubes the Crotonia T.T. Races where the ment. Combined they place nings entirely on the satisfactory are telescopic, and are held in posi- following successes were achieved Pontiac far ahead of anything else service given. particularly by the tion by lock rings top and bottom. in its field. Every one of these six-wheeled types of Thornycroft Both the 3.49 h.p. and, 4.98, h.p.

dvancements is a distinct con-vehicles put into service in outlying O.H.V. Models will be available for teur), Dunelt 2nd. tribution towards long life, smooth districts where no roada exist, next season with single or two port performanes, and lasting value.

HILL CLIMBS

BRITAIN'S HIGHEST PEAK' CONQUERED

بت

on British machines

350 c.c. side valve class (ama-

850 c.e. s.h.v. class (amateur),, Agricultural

has exhausts, the latter being at a slight A.J.S. 1st, B.S.A., 2nd. development thereby been tremendously assisted, extra cost.

350 c.c. open experts class (amn- and the annual production of cream'

With the exception of the Twin teur and professional), B.S.A. 18t, alone has increased from 135,000 Cylinder Model no change in horse A.J.S. 2nd. gallons to 391,000 gallons, and power of any of the Models has been similar advances have been made made. The Twin, however, has amongst cattle farmers and maize been increased from 7.99 h.p. to 9.96 h.p., and either solo or with a

250 c.e. apen expert, Ariel 2ad.

tachable rear wheels, etc. Carbjee-

Twin Cylinder Machine:-

Model M5-3.49 h.p. Standard

When, in 1911, a well-known 20 producers. h.p. car' reached the summit of Ben The most recent development was sidecar is a most fascinating ma-tor silencers are standard on all Nevis, Say's Mrish Motoring" the official opening in August last chine. The engine has tremendous modela than the twin-cylinder (Belfast) the feat was thought to of now services Into Swaziland, a power and acceleration, and its machine. The full list of models be very remarkable, inasmuch as it native state without any ravaya flexibility can only be appreciated are listed for 1929 as follows had previously been considered Im-and the S.A.R.. authorities express from actual experience on the road. Model M-3.49 hp. De Luxe possible. Later, another model of ed their conviction that the inau-12 Range of Machines the same make of car made the guration of the new road services Apart from the foregoing the ma-

Model M2-9.96 h.p. Standard ascent in seven and three-quarter would provide for cheaper and mare chines are on the usual A.J.S. lines, Twin Cylinder Machine. hours, descending on the following efficient transport than the exten-such as all chain transmission, hand Model M3-3.49 hp. De Luxe day. But in one day (October, 6sion of their present railways into controlled clutch, three speed coun-Side Valve Touring Machine, fast) an Austin "Soven" accomplish that territory as had previously tershaft gear, internal expanding side. Valve Sporting Machine.

Model M4-3.49 hp. Do Larxe ed both ascent and descent-taking been advocated.

front and rear brakes, quick de only 7 hours 23 minutes and 1 hour It only remains to add that, what (Continued at foot of next Column Side Valve Sporting Machine... 55 minutes respectively.

le being achieved so successfully in As is well known, Ben Nevis is South Africa is also being done, on the highest peak in the British a smaller scale, in South America, Isles-4,406 feet above sea level Australia and other overseas and the performance put up by this colonies where Thornycroft six- smallest of British cara' (driven by wheeled vehicles have been put into an amateur and carrying a passen- | service. ger) a very complete reply to those who think a 7h.p. car is not powerful enough for ordinary and extraordinary requirements. In this conquest of Ben Nevis the famous lifile- Austin "Seven" has added yet another wonderful record to its long List of achievements.

Although 1929, is the year-au- tomobile racing engines are scheduled to change their dis- placement, It has been decided to let the present 9141⁄2 cubic remain.

FOR

GIFTS

worth having."

COME TO

LANE, CRAWFORD'S

Model M6.-3.49 h.p. Overhead Valve Machine (with single or two port exhaust).'

Mødel M7 3.40 h.p. Overhead Camshaft Machine.

blodel M8—4.98 h.p. Overhead Valve Machine (with single or two port exhaust), pollander bes

Model: M94.98 hp. De Luxe Side: Valve Touring Machine..

› Model 3110--4.98 h.p. Overhead Camshaft Machine

|_ Model M12;2:48 hp. Light- weight Machine mains dan

THURSDAY, DECEMBER, 13, 1928.

COMFORT

Haven't you always wanted a car where the comfort of-an- arm chair was maintained mile after mile, throughout a day of rapid travel, over roads both good and bad ?

In the New Oldsmobile Six there is room to stretch your legs, the seats are moulded to the form of your buck. · Springs are long and wide and the hydraulic shock absorbers remove even the small-jára..

Here you have comfort and riding qualities built right into the car. They will not vary as you flash, care-free, past thou- sands and thousands of milestonest

✡

Touring

M$2,500.00

Roadster

M$2,500.00

Sedan (2-door)

.M$2,600.00

Sedan (4-door)

M$2,800.00

THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD.

Telephone Central 1246 or 1217

33 WONG NEI CHUNG ROAD, HAPPY VALLEY. ·

YOU CAN BUY A BIGGER CAR BUT NOT A BETTER ONE.

CHRYSLER'

Plymouth

Plymouth 4-Door Saloon

"Can Enough Be Built to Meet the Demand?"

That's What They All Ask as

Soon as They See and Ride in This Remarkable Car

|PLYMOUTH

The low- priced car market is un- dergoing a terrific up heaval. On all sides you hear enthus astic approval of the new triumph of Chrysler en- gineering-

The New Plymouth, The hundreds of thou

:

sands who have already inspected the Plymouth details and have experi- enced its smooth and eco- nomical performance, its luxurious comfort, have enthusiastically ac claimed it as setting up an entirely new high measure of low-priced quality and value,

And naturally, they have

asked what is only an ́obvious question after" seeing the new Plymouth -“Can enough be built to meet the demand?" Be sure to see the new Plymouth. Check it over in detail. Don't be con tent until you ride in it and drive it?Then you too will ask, "Can enough be built to meet the; deinand?"

Price $2,500

Completely equipped, with leather upholstery.

Sole Agents

A. LƯNG & CO.

SHOW ROOM:

19, Queen's Rond C.

Tel C. 1219.

SERVICE STATION: Percival St, Wenchal,"

Tel C-4316,"