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M. MICHÉLIN.

Pioneer of Road

Transport.

THE CHINA MAIL MOTORING SECTION.

trial undertaking in France TWO ENGINE SIZES. Doubtless skilful and rather humorous advertising had a good deal to do with its progress, but, Andre Michelin saw to it that his firm should always be in the van with each improvement. When the Wright Brothers gave a new im- potus to adventure and discovery in aviation he was one of the

Great British Motor Development.

Sensational Indead is the latest]

M: Andre Michelin, director of the Societe Michelin et Cle. and keeneat supporters of the French product of the Hillman Motor Car "the Michelin Tyre Company, Limit- efforts, and the founder of a series Co., Ltd., of Coventry-to wit, their of prizes that helped to encourage ed, died at his house, 43 Rua Am-French strmen. Some of the ob-new "Wizard." In it the motoring pere, Paris, at the age of 78. With jectives set by him seem absurdly requirements of all countries where limited to-day-but they were cars can be used are surely and

Puy-de-Dome.

Those

the

him there disappears a prominent formidable tasks when first propos- satisfactorily filled. Only after pro- figure in French industrial life, a ed. For example, in 1910 he offer-longed and intensive tests, under all pioneer of transport, a keen sports-ed á prize of 100,000f. (then $4,000) conditions and in many climes, has man, and an ardent philanthropist. for-the first Alght from Paris to

Andre Jules. Michelin was born.far achieved this prize looked as market.

On the results so this new model been placed on the in Paris on January 17, 1853, and though it might wait long for m was educated as an engineer at the winner; but it was won in March

responsible for Ecole Centrale, but after a brief 1911. Afterwards he instituted the "Wizard" encircled the globe in perfod in the survey department of Michelin Cup for distance and the their search for first-hand informa- the Ministry of the Interior ho Michelin Prize for speed, both af tion as to the world's motoring de- joined his brother Edouard in a which did much to foster competi-mands. They sought, too, the prac mechanical construction factory tion and progress in France.

·Subsequently the two brothers took over the management of an old established factory at Clermont Ferrand, the Barbier Daubreg rub ber works, from which the firm of Michelin Freres and the larger undertakings developed.

Side by side with these interests, tical and invaluable advice of load- he took an active part in promoting ing authorities in the automobile facilities for tourists, especially in circles of their respective sountries, the marking of roads and the in- The data thus, obtained has been dication of routes. Out of these activities was developed the series freely used in the design of the posts, together with a wide and ac-on the part of British motor manu- of road maps, guides, and sign. Wizard," and is a serious attempt

curate intelligence organization and a tourists' itinerary service.

acturers to capture international At the same time he organized the

markets, welfare of the ever-growing army

THURSDAY, JULY 2, 1931..

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THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD.

* Telephone 90228.

33. WONG NEI CHUNG ROAD, HAPPY VALLEY,

He was 35 years old when his chance came, M. Dunlop, 4 veterinary surgeon of Belfast, him- Belf not even a cyclist, invented in 1888 the pneumatic bicycle tyre to

At the conclusion of its prelimin replace the old solid or cushion of work-people at Clermont-ary tests in Britain, the "Wizard" tyre hitherto in 180. Andre-Ferrand on modern lines, being one was shipped abroad-to France; Michelin at once began experiment of the first industrialists in France Spain; to ing with possible improvements, to appreciate the value of social Northern

the Intense heat of: and evolved a detachable pneuma- welfare in factory life. From this through the snow and ice of Aus- Africa's desert lands; tic tyre consisting of an inner tube he was led to take an active part trian, Swiss and Italian mountain and an autor cover atted with ain the movement to combat tuber-passes, and across the worst roads metal ring. He launched this in culosis and other disease, and tour Central Europe, the Paris-Bordeaux bicycle" race of interest himself, in the encourage- May 1801, and in a atill further im ment of large families among his grounds of Great Britain to prove "No use relying upon the testing proved form it was used by his workers. team in the "Paris to Brest and

fitness for world requirements," These activities necessitated a argued. the designers: "to be 100 back" race of September in the great deal of public service apart per cent, cosmopolitan the "Wizard' same year. At the period cyclists from his business concerns. rode chiefly for cycle and tyre was for a year president of the identical conditions with

He must prove its worth under the firms, and

formed part of a Aere Club of France, of which he overseas motorists have daily to publicity scheme. The Paris-Brest was one of the faunders, and re-contend.". race was less a contest between mained on its executive committee. men than between material in

He was on the committee of the already, behind the scenes, "given de- developing industry, and the Automobile Club de France, of the finite proof of its high efficiency and triumph then secured by the Ligne Aerienne, honorary president stamina. Michelin tyre really laid the of the Association of Aeronautic Foundations of his firm's subae-Industries, member of the Commit-it was wisely decided that a choice During the preliminary research quent success.

tee for Roads and Traffle, and an of engine size should be made avail- The advent of motoring gave a active patron of many associations able: thus, there'ls the "85" model great impetus to the energies of for combating diseases. For his (with 65 m.m. bore-15.7 h.p.- Michelin Brothers at Clermont services to aviation, especially dur engine). These differ only In Ferrand, and their firm rapidly ex- ing the War, he Was panded into one of the chief indus- Chevalier of the Legion of Honour. left entirely to the buyer, the cost "docility" moet comforting for town

made cylinder capacity, and the choise is formance, and yet offering

BUYERS

GUIDE

MOTOR CARS.

ARMSTRONG SIDDELEY.-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's

Road. Tel. 24769.

DUICK-The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 33, Wong Net Chung

Road, Happy Valley. Tel. 30228. CADILLAC.-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. Tel. 24759. CHEVROLET.-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. Tel.

24759,

FIAT MOTOR CAR-A Gooke & Co., China Bldg., 7th floor.

Tel. 22221.

A

MARQUETTE.—The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 33, Wong Nei.

Chung Road, Happy Valley. Tel. 80228. MORRIS-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. Tel 24769. OLDSMOBILE-The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 33, Wong Nel,

Chung Road, Happy Valley. Tel. 30228. "BOLLS-ROYCE-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. Tel.

24759. STUDEBAKER Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road.

24759.

Tel. WILLYS-KNIGHT & WHIPPET, MOTOR CARS-GIman & Co.,

Ltd, 4a, Des Voeux Rd. C. Tel. 28011.

OUTBOARD MOTORS-Rudolf Wolf & Kow, 54 Queen's Road

C. Tel. 22178.

MOTOR TRUCKS AND TRACTORS. CHEVROLET Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road.

24769.

G.M.C.-The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 88, Wong Nel Chung

Chung Road, Happy Valley. Tel. 86228.

DODGE-South China Motor Car Co., 38, Des Voeux Road. O

Tel. 25644.

MORRIS Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. Tel. 24769. STUDEBAKER Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road, Tol, WILLYS KNIGHT & WHIPPET: TRUCKS, Gilman & Co. Ltd.,

da, Des Voeux Road G. Tel. 28011,

MOTOR CYCLES.

B.S.A.-The Sincere Co., Ltd Des Voeux Road. Tel. 27767. NORTON The Sincere Co, Ltd. Des Voeux Road C.

MOTOR OILS.

GARGOYLE MOBILOIL Vacuum Oil Company

SHELL Asiatic Petroleum Co. (8.0)

TYRES AND ACCESS

Hongkong

which

Thus, the Hillman "Wizard" has

of efther model being identical,

The six-cylinder

engine: 1 start

an uncommonly easy

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usage. The body is built on the latest Weymann-flexible-metal aya- er, and possesses ·

tem-with pressed-steel panele up B smooth to the waistline and fabric above. ness .and silence usually 45- sociated only with the highest are:-Bright smoke, blue and deep The choice of colour finishes priced vehicles. Side-by-side valves sea-green with tasteful mouldings are used, lubrication is by full pres to match, or black with primrose sure, and cooling is by pump and mouldings. Furniture hide uphol fan.

Not only has the "Wizard" a four-finish. Front seats are of the stery tones happily with the body speed gear-box, but the famous "chair type, adjustable over a Hillman "Silent third" (or "Traffic range of eight inches, and deep Top") is also embodied. Hitherto wells provide the maximum of leg this most desirable feature has comfort proved too expensive for inclusion in occupants. The luggage pro for the rear seat the specification of a moderately blem is overcome by a spaci- priced car.

Possessed of excellent speed and body. Equipment: Pile carpets, ous boot built as one with the acceleration, with brakes to match; tail and Stop" light, roof-lamp, economical in upkeep, and giving bumpers fore and aft, rear vision unusual body accommodation-more mirror, Triplex glass windscreen than equal to that of cars much and side windows: longer wheelbase, it is beyond doubt that the design of this new Hillman model is absolutely revolutionary.

Five-Seater Tourer.

The "Wizard's" flexibility, more- This car is of truly handsome pro- over. is astounding enabling it to portions. Built of seasoned bard- amble along on top gear at walking wood and pressed steel panels, and pace and to shoot away to far cellulosed in blue, maroon or beige. more than a "mile-a-minute" by a With tasteful mouldings to harmon- mere depression of the accelerator. Ise, it presents an air of distinctive- The use, however, of the "Silent nos unequalled with any car of its Third" introduces one of the car's class. The front seat is "one-piece" most fascinating qualities thrill-and extremely roomy while the rear ing acceleration combined with seat will accommodate three persons noiselessness which must be experi- with comfort, arm-rests and a "dis enced to be believed.

That such a car as the Hillman fittings. The hood is definitely! appearing footrest being standard: "Wizard" can be sold at a low price one-man? In use; is spring loaded is a triumph for the reorganisation and can be raised or lowered, even and rationalisation which has rein gusty weather, without trial or cently been completed at the Coven difficulty. The single-pane wind- try factory.

Wizard"

screen, of Triplex glase, hinges out- models are followe

awards and folds flat over the scuttle it will All weather equipment, Five Scater Family Saloon. consisting of rattle and draught Roomy, compact, and pleasant in away in a felt-lined compartment proof side, curtains can be stowed appearance, and providing full behind the rear seat squab. Lug ease" comfort, the bodies are of gage accommodatio pressed steel, construction and give vided for by a sturdy rear grid,

fa amply, pro- that desired lightness with ipidity. The choice of colou bide, maroon or black cellulose with

The

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The Coupe Cabriolet,

The lines

tasteful mouldings to tone with the general colours

finish can

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SOUTH CHINA MOTOR CAR CO.

33 Des Voeux Road Centi

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