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THE CHINA MAIL,

THE MOTORISTS PAGE

........THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 1929.

NEW 1929 MODEL

B. S. A.

MOTOR CYCLES

HAVE ARRIVED

DO NOT FAIL TO SEE THESE NEWLY DESIGNED MODELS BEFORE CHOOSING YOUR NEXT MOUNT

ABSOLUTELY THE VERY BEST

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY.

THE SINCERE CO., LTD.

NOW ON DISPLAY ·

THE FAMOUS F. N. FAVOR

GILLET D'ERSTAL

and

MONET & GOYON MOTOR CYCLES

WITH OR WITHOUT SIDE-CAR. ALL ACCESSORIES. AND SPARE PARTS

IN STOCK.

EASY PAYMENTS CAN BE “ARRANGED

AT

THE FRENCH MOTOR CYCLE CO. 46, Nathan Road, Kowloon.

BUYERS'

GUIDE

MOTOR CARS.

ARMSTRONG SIDDELEY-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's

Road. C.4759.

BUICK The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 33 Wong, Nel Chung

Road, Happy Valley. C.1247.

CADILLAC-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. C.4769. CHEVROLET-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. C.4759. CHRYSLERA. Lung & Co., 19, Queen's Road, C. Tel. C. 1219. HANOMAG-Wai On Tsaung, Ltd., 243 Des Vooux Road, C.

Tel. C. 711.

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MORRIS.-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. C4759. OAKLAND.-Lane, Crawford, Ltd.

OLDSMOBILE-The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 83 Wong Nel

Chung Road, Happy Valley. 0.1247;

PACKARD. The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 33 Wong Nei Chung

Road, Happy Valley. C,1247.

PONTIAC.-Lane, Crawford, Ltd.

ROLLS-ROYCE.-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Read. C.4759. SINGER-Gllman & Co., 4s, Des Vœux Road Central. STUDEBAKER,.-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. C.4769. VAUXHALL.-Lang, Crawford, Ltd. WHIPPET.--Gilman & Co., da, Des Yeux Rd., C. WILLYS-KNIGHT.-Gilman & Co., 40, Des Voeux Road Central.

MOTOR TRUCKS AND TRACTORS. BROCKWAY MOTOR TRUCKS.-The Asiatic American Co. Tel.

.C. 244...

CHEVROLET.—Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road, C.4769. FEDERAL TRUCKS.-Kin Cheong Hong, 87, Connaught Road C.

Tel. C. 6.

G.M.C.-The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 38 Wong Nel Chung Road,

Happy Valley. C.1247:

GUYA, Lung & Co., 19, Queen's Rd., C. Tel. C. 1210. MORRIS.-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. C.4759," STUDEBAKER-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. C.4750. WILLYS KNIGHT TRUCKS-Gilman & Co., Ltd., Des Voeux Rd. C₫

HEAD MOTOR CYCLES.

...1219.

B. S. A.-The Sincere Co., Ltd, Des Voux Road. Į C.1067. NEW HUDSON-A, Lung & Co., 19, “Queen's Road C. Tel.- C.

RALEIGH-A, Lang & Co., 19, Queen's Road, C. Tel. C. 1219.

·ROYAL ENFIELD,—A Lung & Co, ~19, Queen's Hoad C. Tel. 0

1219.

TYRES AND ACCESSORIES, ACCESSORIES-Hong Kong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. C.4759. ACCESSORIES, The Duro Motor Co., Nathan Road, Kowloon. K.226. AUTO-TOTAL FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. Keller, Kern & Co, Ltd.,

-16-19, Connaught Road, Central

YAX COLUMBIA BATTERIES.—The Dragon Motor Car Co. Ltd., 88,

Wong Nel Chung Road, Happy Valley, C.1247. FIRESTONE TYRES—The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 88, Wong

Nel Chung Road, Happy Valley. - 0.1247.000 MILLER ACCESSORIES, A. Lung & Co., 19, Queen's Rd., C.

* Tel. 0.1219–221/

MILLER TYRES.-A. Lung & Co., 19, Queen's Rd., C. Tel. C.1219. #PRESTOLITE BATTERIES-Hongkong Hotel Garager Queen's

Road." CATED, AN

MASTER MODELS

BUICK ON' DIFFERENT WHEEL BASES

ANNIVERSARY CARS

seats are two inches wider, which provides ample room for three passengers. Across the front, too, the bodies are wider, giving added vision. All the closed models have adjustable driver's seat, operated by a simple turn of the handle, so that it is not necesary for driver or.passenger to move while, the Unlike last year, Buick is now sent is being adjusted. There is known as the Master Six on three new instrument panel, longer! different wheelbases. The small- and more convenient operating est model has a wheelbase of alexels, a new accelerator foot rest shade under 116 inches, the next and a new steering wheel. Rich 121 inches, and the third 120 upholstering and carpets are set inches, and they are thus known off by new, design body hardware respectively as series 116, 121, that makes the interiors of the 129.

ears equally as distinctive as the

Series 116 has a bore of 3 exteriors, 5-16ths ins, and a stroke of 4 All the "Silver Anniversary" 5-8ths ins.. giving a piston dis-Buicks have been the same uni- placement of 239.1 cubic inches, form design. They differ only in and nn R.A.C. rating of 26.33 wheelbase and engine size. Other- horse-power. The brake horse-wise they are identical engine power is 74 and 2,800 r.p.m. size. Otherwise they are identi- Series 121 and 129 have the cal. Every one ombodies the same power unit, viz., a bore of same basic principles, every one 5-8ths ins., and a stroke of five shares in the advancements. inches, giving a piston displace- Basic Buick Features Retained ment of 309.6 cubic inches and an Another important point to re- R.A.C. rating of 81.54 h.p. and 91 members is that while interest is brake horse-power at 2,750 r.p.m.now centred on these important In each case, however, the com-new developments, the "Silver pression is the same-4.3 to one. Anniversary" retains the past It is claimed for these new features of previous models. It is Buick models that there has been powered by the Buick valve-in- a tremendous increase in power. head six-cylinder engine. It has This has resulted in lightning ac- the Buick counterbalanced crank- celeration, greater speed, and fine shaft; the Buick crankcase venti- hill-climbing ability.

lator, that eliminates oil dilution;

To many motorists these will the triple seals for the engine; air be the outstanding features about cleaner, petrol strainer, and oil the "Silver Anniversary" Buick, filter; rubber mountings for the but the makers claim that per-engine; automatic carburetter formance typifies, rather than heat control; the multiple disc sums up, the points of superiority clutch; the torque tube drive of this new Buick over previous the sealed chassis, protected at models. · Unquestionably the cars every angle against water and have a greater beauty and pro-oher foreign matter; the floating vide more comfort and luxury. type rear axle; the double-drop

Larger Car

frame; the four-wheel brakes and the Bpick cantilever rear springs.

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From the brief specifications just given it will be seen that the new Buick valve-in-hand six eylin- | der engine is larger than

FUEL WASTE

the Neglect of lubrication is the cause previous ones. This does not of much waste of petrol in private- imply merely a greater bare and ly owned cars. A labouring en- stroke, but the camshaft and gins, it will be readily understood, valve micchanism have been im-makes unduly heavy calls on the proved, as also has the intake fuel supply. manifold and the fuel supply sys-

It is not possible for the ordinary

tem which now incorporates a passenger car user to tune up his- petrol pump instead of the machine to its maximum capacity, vacuum system. The carburetion but he can watch the points upon is better, and crankshaft, piston which the expert tuner rolles for pins and connecting rods are all efficiency, and by this means can larger, and the main bearings are keep the machine in reasonably, good now steel backed:

working order. With pq) com- Every unit of the car has been pression, the motor cannot develop geed l 14, the engine, full power, and if the

cylinders The chassis itself is stronger, and is built of heavier gauge steel. are scored there will be excessive oil (consumption. Badly fitting piston Cross members have not only heen made more sturdy but have rings or valves or leaks around the been increased in number. The spark plugs militate against full Much is to he gain- transmission, clutch and univer-engine power.

with

AN OUTSTANDING MOTOR CAR

Everyone is talking of the wonderful appearance of the new Oldsmobile Six. Its lines are typical of the latest trend in automobile smartness. "One of the outstanding cars of 1928, it has been the subject of widespread praise and admiration.

You will be proud to ride in this fine-appearing car. The appointments have been selected with feminine expertness.

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Touring Roadster Sedan (2-door) Sedan (4-door)

.M$2,500.00 M$2,500.00 M$2,600.00 .M$2,800.00

THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR

CO.,

Telephone Central 1248 or 1247

LTD.

33 WONG NEI CHUNG ROAD, HAPPY VALLEY.

A FINE CAR OF LOW COST.

TIPS ON TOURING

share with

Much joy is linked up with the sal joint have all shared in this ed by adjusting the valve tappets preparations for a motor car tour- strengthening process to cope correctly. It is necessary to keep isg holiday. Map studying and

the increased power and the crank case oll fresh, and care itinerary making speed, and it is interesting to note must be taken to get only cil of a mechanical overhauling in making If the cooling the last few days before the start that the extra sturdiness in' the suitable grade. components has been obtained by system is not kept clean it will act a period of feverish enthusiasm the use of stronger and more ex-tardily and weaken the efficiency of and anticipation. Packing is the pensive material rather than by the engine and cause over-heating.big problem,, and Uko most diffi- increase' in weight.

Failure of a correct mixture in the cult tasks it is often left to the carburetter will follow, causing late women of the party. firing.

Side View

One of the most interesting mechanical developments is the incorporation of the petrol pump. This, as stated before, eliminates

CARRYING A FUNNEL

The best way is to carry out a dress rehearsal the day before starting. It will inevitably be found that there isn't room for Useful as it may be to carry a everything, and a revision of lug- the vacuum tank and ensures a small petrol Tunnel on the car, many gage arrangements on the morn proper fuel supply to the engine owners do not do so on account of ing of the start is irksome. even under exceptional conditions, the difficulty of accommodating one) First, it is better to make a list such as climbing long grades within the tool locker. A

of the things which each member

take, as the throttle open, or at high An excellent plan is to clip the of the party wants to speeds for a long distance. The funnel to the front of the dashboard, many separate lists as there are pump is mechanically driven and where it is not likely to be damaged members. There will be barely is simple in operation.

and will be quite out of the way room for essentiale; in fact, asy These mechanical advance- until wanted. A strip of sheet articles or garments which are not ments are in accord with the im-metal should be soldored on to the vitally necessary from day to day. proved lines and the enhanced edge of the dunnel and bent over. are better sent on by train to some appearance of the bodies. From A second metal strip may, then be large town through which it will every angle the "Silver. Anniver-bent to receive the first and secured be necessary to pass within a day sary Buick presents a new and to the dash, whilst a short leather or so of a given date. At these distinctly individual appearance, strap, also attached by means of halts soiled linen and so forth can From the front, one notices the screws, should be arranged to ac- be sent home. Several auch towns, deep radiator, the new radiator commodate the nozzle of the funnel, suitably spaced through the rough cap, large one-piece fenders, dis- The idea is quite simple to carry itinerary, can be selected. tinctive headlamps with chrome out, and the materials needed are Various ills can be caused by plated posts, the cowl lamps and usually to be found lying about in unscientific packing. If the rear other pleasing details.

the average private owner's garage, carrier is overleaded, the car will be heavy and uncertain to steer, LOOSE LAMP BULBS and even dangerously unstable on

lopse or greasy surfaces.

The side view is equally pleas ing. The long, low lines are made possible by the Buick double-drop. frame. The new front and rear.

It la sometimes found that head On the other hand, trunks, suit- fenders, twin fender wells for two

and side lamp bulbs are a loose fit cases, or worse still haphazard spare tyres, the massive wheels in their sockets with the result parcels carried in the interior of

WESTINGHOUSE

BATTERIES.

BIG SHIPMENT

ARRIVED.

Price from

$22.50 upwards.

Sole Agents-

KIN CHEONG HONG

37, Connaught Road Central.

Telephone C. 6.

and tyres, the polished running that the lamps "bling" owing to the car will seriously Interfere meals are taken in hotels, it is board binding, the sun visor and the deep rounded body and roof road vibration causing imperfect with the comfort of the passen- often more enjoyable to have tea in a quiet, shady spot-and com lines form an attractive ensemble, contact

gera

Even from the rear the "Silver The trouble may be remedied by Anything in the nature of res-forting, moreover, to have the Anniversary Buick has a decid- adding small blobs of solder to the triction of movement of the feet means of obtaining a real home- edly impressive appearance The metal contacts on the bases of the or arma is fatal to full enjoyment, made cup of tea at any hour of body is 2 Inches wider, which bulbs Bulbs of the double-contact and it is really wise not to carry the day. A petrol stove, a com gives the car a lower appearance, type have two metal studs on the the car's sominal complement of bined kettle and teapot, and the and the rear end of the frame base, and when the solder is added passengers. A five-seater with necessary raw material are in- and petrol tank, are completely care must be taken that electrical only three aboard leaves Just that finitely preferable to a vacuumi covered. A handsome, new com connection is not made between the little latitude which makes all the flask for the purpose. bination stop, back-up and tall two studs. After adding the solder difference. Luggage exposed on

lamp is balanced by a conveniont it should be fled down until the the rear carrier should be protect The Coventry Motor Cycle Foot new petrol tank filler

|spring="com of the lampholder, ed from rain, and dust, by water-ball Team, who are touring on the Continent, recently defeated a firm pressure on the proof sheeting.

Even though the more important Vienna team by 10 goals to nil.

There is more head and seat boa ing room in the new Buicks Rean meta

REPAIRS

SECOND TO NONE". MODERATE - CHARGES

The only repair akoj

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FIAT GARAGE 367A+,678, Des Voeux Rd. C.

18212.