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THE CHINA MAIL,

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1929.

THE MOTORISTS' PAGE W

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CAR EVOLUTION

Pride Of British Achievement

THE ANCIENT CHARIOTS

We cull the following from "The The British heavy lorry especial- Pride of Achievement,"

a shortly, was making friends by its atout account of the Development of the service in all parts of the world as motor manufacturing industry of well as in the home country. Great Britain, written by Mr. H.

Then came the Great War in 1914, Thornton Rutter and issued by the when the whole resources of this Society of Meter Manufacturer's young industry were placed at the and Traders Limited:-

disposal of the Country.

According to Greek mythology, the chariot was invented by Erich- thonius to conceal his feet which were those of a dragon. Hence the poot's declaration "Seated in car, by him constructed first to hide his hideous feet."

Whether this was the truth in re- gard to thla fourth King of Athens who was deformed in his lower limba, matters not to us nowadays but due to his invention of the chariot and the manner of harness- ing horses to draw it, he laid the foundation of a British industry,

The ancient Britons were famous for their chariots and when Julius Cassur had conquered the country in B.C. 66 and during the Roman occupation for 500 years, the most prized present from the Roman in Britain to his friends at Rome was a British charlot.

Thus even 1930 years ago British cars were the best available. To day twenty centuries later, this re- putation is being maintained.

High Reputation

As where does the modern charloteer seek, for the best car? Why in England, as any schoolboy can tell such enquirers.

A valuable naset in life is high reputation and good character whe- ther it be applied to individuals or to goods. It is a virtue to be cherished and cared for, to be jealously guarded against coatami

nation.

British goods have established a high reputation all over the world

on account of their sterling value.

No doubt the ancient Briton pre- ferred to ride or drive than walk on his feet so he did his best to pru- duce the most suitable vehicle. It evidently was this or else 'Suetonius and other Romans would not have started exporting them to other parts of the Empire.

We send our modern cars and commercial motors to-day to an even greater Empire than Caesar ruled,

Yet thirty years ago there were only some 3,000 moters of all sorts, private carriages, commercial vehicles and backney cats -In Britain.

In 1900 the Automobile Club of Great Britain and Ireland (now the Royal Automobile Club) organised a tour of Britain by motor vehicles overing 1,000 miles. The cara visited all the chief towns and cities in their tour which included part of Scotland.

So successful was this demonstra- tion la proving to the pubile that the motor vehicle was a practical mechanical road transporter that in 1906 the number of matony in Great Britain had multiplied sevenfold. Statistics of the period give the figure of 28,000 motors' as running on British roads.

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In 1907 the workers In motor. factories in Great Britain wore making 1,000 cars and commerélai vehicles each month of that year. and increased the total to 14,000 per annum in 1910.

Output of British Vehicles

It is estimated that there were 10,000 pcople engaged in the moter Industry at that time. There were Ighty car and commercial vehicle "anufacturers at this period in England, Scotland and Ireland al bough the last named had only one mall factory in Belfast,

Out of these eighty British manu- Cacturers of that day, thirty of the irma are still producing motors under the same titles. The romain- Her have either quit the business, amalgamated with other motor. firms or reappeared under new names.

In 1811 the production of British motors increased to 19,000, the workpeople employed numbered 66,000 and British steadily mak theb automobile orld-for qualities

The result was), that public bought 44,0004

factor

hafresturdy

Mechanical transport, Indeed, played an essential part in victory, even if the British lorry and the British ink could only be provided at the crifice of progress In de- sign for the purposes of peace, and the inevitable strangling almost at birth, of an export trade to the Empire and the World.

The drain and strain of war and the achievements of the British in- dustry during the War are some- times forgotten.

COACHWORK

More Attention From Manufacturers

Motor car manufacturers arð giving more attention la coach- work than ever before.

This is

parent in the new models now being displayed. Never before in dustry has auch superb luxury and the history of the automobile in matchless comfort been built into motor car coachwork.

This decided trend is exemplified in the now Special De Luxe models recently introduced by Pierce Arrow as additions to the com pany's ling of Straight Eights.

The graceful body lines and dia- tinctive colourings of Plorce- Arrow's new Special De Luxe models are further enhanced by the smart Interior equipment. The cushioning resembles in ap- pearance that of a cogawell chair. The finest of broadcloth, exquisite- Increased Employment ly. tailored, is used. Velvet car- It is well that we should be repets, padded with a thick layer of minded that time alone can remove resilient ozite and Hoed with duck, the

consequences, direct and in- provide rich floor coverings. direct, of our part in the greatost dividual hassocks replace the cus- struggle the World has ever seen. tomary feat rall. Tiffany like fit- Nevertheless our British motorments, vanity- cases and lighters makers never kost heart and in spite add to the luxury of the settings. of al: difficulties production increas- ed from 44,000 in 1913 to 38,000 in 1923, employing 194,000 workpeople in the whole industry.

To-day it may be estimated that 250,000 men and women are engaged directly in the manufacture of motors and probably yot another 260,000 in the many allied trades from which the manufacturer ob tains his raw materials and acces. sories. Motor production has in- deed become one of the greatest industries of the country.

British motor production jumped up to 132,000 vehicles in 1924 due to the production of popular priced models and from that date increas- ed by 80,000 vehicles per annum until to-day it has reached over the 200,000 mark.

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OCTOBER TRADE

A Record For The Pierce-Arrow

in-

BEFORE

THE

HORSE AGE

Before the horse age a man's social and working radius was as far as he could walk. When the horse came It was extended to as far as he could ride or drive. The railway multiplied that distance, and the motorcar made it longer and larger. Now the airplane makes it limit less

We owe our existence to harness all-the first product manufac- tured by us. From harness oll we extended our operations to railway oll. From railway oil we extended to motorcar engine ell. And from motercar engine oil we have ad vanced to airplane engine oil—a new type of lubricant for engines developing terrific speed.

We have kept pace with progress, That is why the new Mobileil is giving boundless satisfaction to millions of motorcar owners.

The NEW MOBILOIL is not a by-product.

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Pierce-Arrow officials have an- nounced record October passenger car shipments, the Sgures showing considerably in excess of those of 1928. The substantial increases of good business is very favour- Pierce-Arrow has been showing officials, the

all previous years which able. according to company since last maintained, the volume for 1929 to largest total of unfilled orders in January, are being over Into November with the date being nearly double that of several months and over four times

over

1928,

KONO.

company carrying VAUXHALL

as many as were on the books a The outlook for the continuation year ago.

Its a favorite with women

So easy to operate So beautiful-

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So economical.

When you see this New Chevrolet, Madam, you will understand why it has met with instant favour with women drivers in all parts of the world, Fisher body craftsmen have provided not only good looks but luxurious comfort and refinements that have hereto fore been obtainable only in higher priced cars...

When you sit at the big, handsame wheel and feel how easy it is to guide the car at your slightest command-how smoothly the clutch works how easily and surely the four wheel brakes respond id slight pressure of your toe-how convenient the gear shift lever la how smoothly the gears meah you'll be provided with further evidence for the unprecedented popularity of the New Chevrolet among women like yourself.

And when you drive it and note the tremendous power and flashing acceleration and speed at your Instant call, you'll want to own it. And when this car provides as well such a revelation in economy of purchase and upkeep is it any wonder that it is such a favourite 1 May we take you for ride to-day T-

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