1931-08-20 — Page 2

THE CHINA MAIL.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1931.

OLDSMOBILE CARS.

No Lights During Day

Necessary.

Driving with lights on during the

day time to keep the battery from

iæcoming overcharged is not neces sary with the 1931 Oldsmobile. This car is equipped with a thermostatic regulator which automatically limits The output of the generator when excessive charging might injure the battery,

rims are standard Drop centre equipment on all wheels of the 1931 Oldsmobile, materially facilitating the changing of tyres. To remove the lyre, all that is required is to

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MOTORISTS THIS IS YOUR PAGE

NEW SEDAN.

Latest Product of Ford

Company,

A new convertible soilan, combin

ing all the advantages of an open

ear with, elosed car comfort, hus, just been announced by The Ford Motor Company. The tes body, with its slanting windshield, is one of the most attractive in the Ford de luxe group. It accommodates five persons comfortably.

The top, which may be quickly lowered,, folds flat and may be en- closed in a boot. The upper struc ture, is rigid-a new development in. convertible car construction- clininating the possibility of vibra

'TEST YOUR NEW CAR' Say General Motors Engineers..

Many persons will purchase new automobiles in the three months vist

ending

The October '1.

majority of these buyers would ap previste expert advice in assisting them in making their selectida, but where this cannot be obtained the following them.

| shift smoothly from high to second gear, so that the braking power of the engine can be used on down grades, also can be tested on the hills.

rough road

"A stretch

road-

disclose quickly will ability riding comfort, sicering case and body construction. A final drive in traffic, testing brakes, ac- celeratión, gear shifting and steer ing ease should give a motorist good idea of car performance.

"Every detail of the design of is

ench

Motors General

car

BRITISH MOTORS. New Company for Distribution.

tion.

He is convinced, however, that pected to be larger than ever he British cars and commercial ore in 1931. vehicles have every opportunity The United States leads in the of successfully penetrating Ar-highway construction pro- gentina's market so long as their gramme with estimated expendi- manufacturers are prepared to tures to reach $2,000,000,000 That the British, motor trade continue with the courageous during the year. Many other has a great opportunity in the effort initiated by the Exhibi- countries are proportionately in- Argentine is the opinion of Mr.

creasing their highway budgets The Argentine market offers a to relieve unemployment. From R. C. Rootes, who has made thorough survey of the country, fertile field for British ER-Japan comes the news of a special. aand nothing short of the estab- deavour, he says, and there can and additional 4,000,000 yen for lishment of their own marketing be no doubt that this country's 1931 roads; the Canadian expen.. nid may suggestions

organisation can be sufficiently prestige and trade will be enot ditures are expected to be in- important to look after potential mously enhanced by energetic creased by $20,000,000. Mexico Request a demonstration so you thoroughly tested by the engineer business. After coming to this and courageous methods on the is pushing its great trunk high- can actually drive the car and learning department, both for actual per conclusion, he immediately got in part of Britain's leaders of com- ny system to give Mexico City its performance characteristics be-formance and in comparison with touch by telephone with the Lon-merce. Certainly, the firm he modern highway connection with fore purchasing," advise General other cars in its price class, before don headquarters of Rootes, Ltd. represents has shown the way Vera Cruz on the Gulf and Laredo it is adopted. It is only right that Conversation with his brother, and he emphasises that they in-and the United States on the Motors engineers.

new carf the user use the same care and | Mr. W. E: Rootes, and other men - tend to stay there and make north. Argentina in the clos- ing days of 1930 issued a decree fling for bids for the construc- before making a purchase. For decisions being taken, with the this reason, we encourage prospec- result that premises in a leading

tion of some 800 miles of payed tive buyers to take a demonstration Buenos Aires thoroughfare are

ghways with an estimated out- Bow under negotiation. A new

lay of 3200,000,000 or more. Al before making a final decision."

Company-Rootes (Argentina),

geria, the Sudan, Czecho-Slovakia Ltd.-is-in-process of formation-

-and-Greece-all-have--increased and will look after the distribu-

their 1030 budgets. Jugo-Sia- tion and servicing of "the Hum-

via has a $13,000,000 project on ber-Hillman-Commer Group pro-.

foot for approximately 600

"Remember that the

53,000,000,000 IN 1931.

fully deflate it and push the upper tion noise. The top is of attractive/ should ride and drive easier than method of determining its quality|bers of the Board led to rapid good. part into the centre channel of the tan rubberised material. Garnish old automobile as it should re- present numerous new engineering reason it achievements. For this rim. The tyre then can be easily mouldings are in walnut, finish. pulled off at the ballom. Since it is Two" wide doors permit easy ente advisable to drive the new car not necessary to remove the rim, the trance. The door windows and for several miles to become accus- Huurter Windows may be raised-and-toned to its feel-before-starting rim is built into the wheel,"

Ninety-nitne out of a hundred acci- | towered

regulators. with

The to test is performancé.

"A paved highway with light dents are due to human error on driver's seat is adjustable. The the part of the driver, according to-front-passenger seat folds down to traffic is best for testing speed, Oldsmobile engineers. They aay permit entrance to the rear. The braking power, engine smoothness automobiles are seat cushions are finished In dark at various speeds, acceleration and tan genuine leather. A depression quietness of operation. Where steep in the floor of the rear compart-grades are accessible, hill climbing ment adds to the comfort of pas- abilities may be tested. Flexibility sengers, allowing ample leg room,

of transmission and its ability to

that modern

de signed and built with the safety factor uppermost, with the result that an accident due to mechanical defects is extremely rare.

NOW HERE

AN ENTIRELY

NEW

CHRYSLER SIX

A fine, big Six with a wheelbase of 116 inches, and a

70-horsepower engine for greater pick-up, speed, smoothness and endurance. 1 A new Six with a double-drop frame that creates a dashing effect in appearance as well as a perfection of balance that benefits both safety and performance. J In body construction, the New Chrysler Six excels. as much as it does in its chassis and

engine. It has a virtually one-

piece, welded steel body that

combines tremendous strength

with sich appointments and

comfortable roominess-

car body that really protects you as it carries you silently and restfully over the miles. The value in this car will change all your conceptions of value standards.

INSPECTION CORDIALLY INVITED.

THE NATIONAL MOTOR CAR CO.

These Cars are on display in Town at

33, DES VOEUX ROAD CENTRAL.

“DON'TS” FOR DRIVERS.

To the inexperienced motor- ist practically the whole die- tlonary seems to be full of "don'ts," but there is little doubt that the longer one

motors the more one realises the importance of this little word. The following collec tion of don'ts," varying from the safety first. aspect to the welfare of the car and better driving methods, are worthy of the attention of all motor- ists.

Don't try to get too great a mileage out of a gallon of oil. One often It won't pay you. hears and reads of drivers who get anything up to 5,000 miles out of a gallon of all. and this without changing the lubricant in the sump. No- thing is said, however, about the wear which takes place in the engine under these cood!- tlons. If the motor is to have reasonable chance of

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trouble-free life the oil should be changed every 1,000 miles. and, for city driving, every

500.

Don't be tempted to buy cheap, unbranded oil; it will probably turn out rather ex- pensive in the end;

Don't neglect points that need lubrication merely be cause they are almost in- accessible,

Don't be afraid of gear changing. If you have not the knack of getting the lever across silently take a couple of lessons and get it. It will save you money, and will adð. materially to your driving pleasure.

Don't forget that you owe n measure of consideration and all reasonable courtesy to all other road users. Don't drive in such a way as to other splash pedestrians or

road users with mud if it is at all practicable to avoid do. ing 50. By keeping your

wheels out of the worst pot holes and going slowly in muddy places you can avoid a lot of inconvenience to other people.

'Don't reverse without pre- viously giving yourself the "all clear."

Don't forget that your per- sonal comfort is an important. factor to your safety as road- using unit.

Don't drive on one brake only. Use each alternately and gently.

Don't abuse, the use of the horn, or Imagine that its warning gives any automatic right of way nt cross roads. All the best drivers use a

minimum of such sounds, emergencies excepted. course.

Don't overtake on corner, ́even if some one waves you on, or until you know from: your own observation that the

roud is clear.."-

Don't play with the adjust- ments on your car unless you know how to do it.

ducts.

World's Highway Bill.

One hundred and ten nations miles, Hungary has an ambiti- Cars and spare parts had al- of the world will spend at least ous programme already under ready been sent to Buenos Aires 33,000,000,000 on ronds and road / way and Bulgaria has doubled its in connection with the British | construction during 1931., World-highway budget for the previous Trade Exhibition and orders re-wide investigations by the year. Italy has a vost Public

programme ceived since it opened were ship- United States Chamber of Com-Works

employing disclose that in ped immediately. Messrs. Rootes merce

the close to 60,000 men for highway already have a resident Repre- majority of countries the road construction. Belgium, Austria sentative and Service Engineer building has been stimulated as and the United Kingdom all haye in the Argentine...

Mr. R. C. Rootes made it clear that an instantaneous response in large volume was improbable.

a measure of unemployment re- | additional plans for the year. In lief, and as a consequence, world he Philippines $6,000,000 are to highway budgets were larger to be used for highway construc- 1930 than in 1929, and are ex- tion.

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FOR EVERY HAULING NEED

STANDARD TRUCKS.

There are four standard models, 2 four- cylinder and 2 six-cylinder, with wheel- bases from 109 inches to -136 Inches. Payload capacities range from 1,200 to 3,850 lbs.

HEAVY DUTY STRAIGHT FRAME- There are seven Heavy Duty Straight Frame models, all six-cylinder and with wheelbases from 140 inches to 195 inches. Payload capacities range from 2,950 lo 11,775 lbs.

HEAVY DUTY DOUBLE DROP FRAME There are four Heavy Duty Double Drop Frame models, all six-cylinder and with wheelbases from 150 inches to 195 inches. Payload capacities range from 3,500 to 11,175 lbs.

MOTOR CAR CO.

33, Des Voeux Road. Central,

Tel. 25644: