1932-01-28 — Page 3

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 1932.

SOME BRITISH CARS FOR 1932

SIX - CYLINDER "TWENTY". AUSTIN.

Humber.

THE CHINA

CREOSOTE OIL FUEL

Criticised by a Motor Expert.

Mr. 3. E. Crooke, works mana. ""Twenty." The six-cylinder Silver Crossley, and has a speedger and. chief engineer of Cross- "Twenty" was designed to meet of approximately 75 m.p.h. Twinley Motors, Ltd., in an address in the demand for a car of the brakes, and a very lavish equip stitute of Transport on "The pos

top gear-box, self-energising Manchester to members of the In- highest class, giving luxurious ment.

sibilities of the Diesel engine for comfort at an economical price. The 20.9 h.p. Super-Six Limou-road transport," referred to the A new chassis, having a wheel- sine or Landaulette will also be use of creosote ofl as fuel, which base of 10ft., has been introduc-marketed throughout 1932. They is to be experimentally used on a ed for us with certain of the provide ample accommodation few Salford 'buses, owner-driver models, and this is for seven persons.

Mr. Crooke said there was no- considerably lighter than the

thing now about the use of this existing 10ft. 10in. and 11ft. 4in. No drastic alterations in de fuel. It was used in cars as far wheelbase chassia, which are still sign, specification, or price have back as 1902, but engineers had available, and embody further been made, and the three models always fought shy of its adoption, improvements The lightening which have proved so successful or petrol was used as well as of the shortened chassis has been during the past two seasons are creosote, and the amount of petrol effected by the use of new front to be continued. Numerous doused varied in accordance with the and back axles of light constructail improvements have been in-type of route on tion which incorporate great corporated, which result in even machine operated. The greater which the strength and rigidity.

better appearance, comfort, re-the number of atope, the higher "Sixteen." Although intro liability, and value.

the petrol ratio, which varied be- duced just over three years ago, The steering has been made tween 50 per cent. petrol and 7 the "Sixteen-Six" is one of the lighter, more responsive and to 1. In u city most popular in the Austin range, positive at all speeds; suspension or Salford this ratio

Ike Manchester would ob- The model has a top gear per- has been improved by mounting viously be high. formance of from six to sixty the double-acting hydraulic shock In Belfast, where for some little miles per hour without vibration absorbers transversely at the time experiments had been carried or labouring, with a remarkable fore end; the braking system gen-oat with creosote and petrol as degree of liveliness. Certain new erally has been overhauled, and fuel, they were obtaining about body designs have been intro- the drums reinforced by ribs. 81⁄2 miles per gallon with a single-

and it was found

duced, and though detailed im- The Pullman models, which deck omnibus, provements have taken place on have longer chassis, have been that the cost per mile was approx- the "Sixteen" chassis, there has fitted with entirely re-designed imately .78d. been no radical change,

With a compression bodies. The radiator is deeper, ignition engine, the fuel cost of "Twelve" (4-cylinder).—This and the waistline higher than on the double-deck 'buses operating reliable model is still available, the previous types, making the in Manchester worked out at 43d. and with the introduction of new back view very neat and attracper mile. coachwork types is certain to prove increasingly popular.

"Twelve-Six."This latest addition to the Austin range was only introduced early this year, A very complete range but has rapidly become popular. models is listed, from the 16/50 It was specifically designed as a ourer to the Pullman cabriolet light six-cylinder car to accom-de ville. All models are fitted modate four persons and is not with safety glass throughout. an adaptation or variation of pre-

Model,

tive. Three body styles are available on the Pullman chassis)

limousine, landaulette, and cabriolet de ville,

Hillman,

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HUMBLE PEDESTRIANS.

Judge And Rights Of The Road.

Giving judgment in Westminster County Court on December 22 In

a case concerning a woman pedes-

way."

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NEI CHUNG ROAD, HAPPY VALLEY.

CUNNING CONVERSION.

vious models. Simplicity, eco- Hillman announce- A very trian who was knocked down by a nomy, and dependability are its strong programme for the forth-lorry, Judge Turner sald:— three dominant features. The coming season. The Wizard and "There may be pedestrians who engine, rated at 14.9 h.p., is the Vortic are, of course, lead are an annoyance to motorists, smooth and has a good top gearing features, and no radical just as there are motorists who performance, whilst the power to changes have been made in their are an annoyance to pedestrians, weight ratio is very high, the main design. As regards the but the human foot passenger still saloon complete only weighing Vortic, a new sports saloon has, has some right on the King's high- 19% cwt. The four passenger been introduced. saloon is retained, though a de A new "small" car has been The pedestrian, Miss Ida Martin, luxe edition is introduced, also a'introduced-the Hillman "Minx," a waitress, of Sutherland Place, touring car and a two-seater. seating four persons in comfort, S.W., claimed £87 damages for There is no change in the chassis. yet the chassis has a wheelbase personal injuries from John "Seven." Euch year the of no more than 7ft. 8in. The Underwood and Son, Ltd., monu- wonderful record of achieve engine is a four-cylinder, with mental sculptors and undertakers, ments and dependability of the side-by-side valves, of 9.8 h.p. Boundary Road, N.W. "Seven" under most exacting R.A.C. rating. The Minx engine Miss Martin said that she re- In

response to many re- conditions, both at home and has a 3-bearing crankshaft.

ceived head injuries and shock. questa during

The most interesting feature of the abroad, win much admiration.

last year the attractive new programme The chassis is strongly con- Was in hospital four days, and or two for Morris Although no alterations have structed and well sprung.

engines of Messrs. The still felt effects of the accident, for industrial

Wolseley Motors been made to the chassis, a new gear-box provides 3 speeds and which occurred on August 14. Motors Ltd. now

purposes, Morris (1927), Ltd., of Birmingham, is de luxe saloon has been intro- reverse.

offer two Powerful four-wheel The lorry was fifty yards off when cylinder aide-valve Industrial unita two-door

four- the conversion of the original duced, the bodywork of which is, brakes

"Hornet" already are employed. The she started to cross the road. the same as the standard model saloons have pressed steel panel.

of 10/20 h.p. and 12/24 h.p. re- responsible for many successes Mr. Nix, a pedestrian, said that spectively. but with refinements to the inled bodies, and there are, in addi. Miss Martin crossed very, slowly, of the largest manufacturers of seater saloon, without any in- With all the resources Overseas to a four-door, four- terior and exterior finish, The tion to the family and de luxe with her eyes fixed on the ground.petrol engines in Great Britain crease to the old 90%in. wheel- car is upholstered in real leather, models, saloons of the sporting: Judge Turner: Lord Chief Jus available for their production, these base. This has been achieved by and a sunshine roof is fitted. type, and a sports tourer.

tice Coleridge said that people models are rapidly gaining in popu- the simple yet original expedient Crossley New 10 H.P.

Morris,

were entitled to walk across the

larity. Many repeat ordera have of slightly decreasing the length A new

motif is given to the road and look at the stars. I

been received from firms possessing of the six-cylinder engine and The most interesting feature whole Morris 1982 programme you see a person walking across equipment for the operation of bringing it so far forward as to of the Crossley 1932 programme by a handsomely re-designed the road very slowly you have to

front axle by is the introduction of a new 10 radiator, chromium finished an pull up. Did the oncoming lorry which the Morris Industrial Engine overhang the

particularly s

designed, for several inches. This device in no h.p. model. The engine is a four all models. Six cylinder models ston you crossing?—Yes.

example lighting and cylinder, 63 m.m. bore x 90 m.m. are provided with

welding way detracts from the smart ap- automatic His Honour, giving judgment plants, concrete mixers, air compearance associated with stroke, R.A.C. rating, 9.8 h.p. radiator shutters, also chromium for Miss Martin for $45 58. 11d.pressora, light locomotives, artesian car, which for 1992 is equipped this The model has a wheelbase of finished. All saloon and coupe and costs, said that the men on well drilling plants, light portable with winding windows, sliding 9ft. 0ins. and a track 4ft. bodies have a streamlined or the lorry seemed to have expect- Silence has been very carefully "Eddyfree" front, which is noted Miss Martin to run away and cranes, pumping sets, motor win roof, pneumatic upholstery, four-

ches and shop trucks.

with studied, and suspension is such only smart in appearance, but clear the road for them.

speed gearbox

"silent Several of these new that high speeds can be indulged also, by facilitating air flow over

Morris third," rear petrol tank, air clean- in with safety. The gearbox has the roof, adds appreciably to

units were shown, and created con-fer and fume extractor, and Lock- "SELLING" NIGERIA. siderable interest, at the Shipping, heed hydraulic brakes. An Oc- four speeds, in which a silent silent, speedy, and economical third is incorporated. Braking is running.

Engineering and Machinery Ex-casional Four" coupe can be sup- A convoy of Morrie-Commercial hibition held at. Olympia, London,plied on the same chassis as that operated by the Lockheed hydrau- 8 H.P. Morris Minor.

trucks, including # six-wheeler during September. lic system. The

of the four-door saloon. following The aide-valve engine intro- model, and comprising also a Morris models will be available:-fami- duced in February last and now Isis and a Morris-Oxford, has late-

It is important to note, how- ly saloon; semi-sports saloon; standard throughout the "Minor" ly completed a comprehensive tour

ever, that the two-door "Hornet" de luxe semi-sports saloon; de-range, remains unaltered for of Nigeria, West Africa.

fabric. saloon and two-seater luxe family saloon, sports 4-seat-1932, and is absolutely identical thousand three hundred and fifty

coupe models, equipped with er tourer; and semi-sports coupe.as regards cylinder block and miles were covered in exactly four

three-speed gearboxes, will con- Other Models. The 15.7 h.p. pistons with a

At Birnin-Kebbi, the Emir rode tinue to be offered at reduced car which has months, and some twenty-five of the on the six-wheeler across a ravine, prices, yet with the addition of Silver Crossley will be marketed achieved over 100 m.p.h. and 100 principal towns in this territory and In return staged, for the con- Magno wheels and with more throughout 1982, and a number m.p.g. under Royal Automobile visited Numerous. demonstrations voy's benefit, a thrilling exhibition chromium finish throughout. of detailed refinements have been Club supervision.

were given, the majority of them of native sword-dancing. At Kano,] made.

Four models are offered a to native potentates, and the officials in the extreme north, much amuse- 1932 has a four-speed gearbox The 16/60 h.p. "Viper" for The 20.9 Golden Crossley is a two-seater, a tourer, a fixed head of the Morris Distributors West ment was caused by an Arab, the with "silent third," a new type more powerful car, than the Saloon, and a sliding head saloon. African Motors, Ltd., of Lagos, who proud possessor of

chromium organised the trip, state that none Morria-Cowley.

an ancient of steering and This Arab wait. finished radiator shutters. The HAS TIDE TURNED?. thing but the big high-powered car but extremely favourable impresed till the six-wheeler had given its 21/60 h.p. "Messenger" continues

could be sold,

sions were left everywhere in the usual demonstration, and then pro with its specification unaltered. The day of the light car in over-convoy's wake..

{ceeded to traverse with much folt-Triplex safety glass is standard seas markets was coming, and thej

The usual crop of adventures and ing the identical “road," a series of on all Wolseley 1932 models. hopes of "recapturing the trade interesting experiences associated hillocks and potholes. America took from us during the with such journeys over undeveloped At Horin the local Emir was A hopeful note was struck by Sir war had at last some solid founda- country were encountered. Some given a ride in the Morris Isia William Morris at an informal tion. Already, Sir William Morris miles from Kontagora the six-saloon, and was much impressed luncheon he gave in London on pointed out, the British motor wheeler, which carried off the chief with this and other units of the December 22. Speaking of in- manufacturers exported a larger honours during the tour for the successful convoy. dustry in general, he declared that proportion of their output than the masterful way in which it over- In the last three months he hid deen | Americans.

Sir William Morris Sees Sigus Of Change.

evidence of an unmistakable change

Four

cama the most formidable ́obstacles.

fell foul of a difficult "S", bend, and

AN ARAB "STEED."

BRITISH CARS IN AUSTRALIA.

An arrangement has recently been completed between Colonel Frank Searle, Managing Director of the Rover Co., and Mr. W. H Cameron, Managing Director of Williams, Hill and Cameron, of

AUSTIN LEADS OVERSEAS. Interesting registration figures in Sydney

for the better. Confidence was be- A NEW EIGHT-CYLINDER FORD! completely turned turtle. Not the ginning to return, and " If all our

| slightest "damage was sustained by manufacturers would renew their

The New York correspondent of the chassis, however, and the driver courage and enterprise we should the Central News learns that the and his companion escaped-com- Cape Colony, South Africa, have re- " Under the new soon be on the way to full recovery. Ford Motor Company in a dramatic paratively unscathed. The vehicle cently come to hand Out of the certain

In regard to his own businesses, almost overnight move has changed was quickly righted, and not long 078 cars of all makes, registered in be shipy the recovery since September I had its plans for a revised model, "A afterwards was engaged in dis the Colony during the first six trália, wh been remarkable. The motor ex car. The company will instead triboting vernment grain months of 1981, three zumaufactur- blød

port trade, he added, was also more bring out a car with an eight-throughout the district, which was era accounted for no than-2139. promising. There was now less of cylinder "V" engine at prices close muffering from vialtation of or

Austin headed the fist the old insistence abroad that no to those of the present model,

*10 with 188.

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BUYERS' GUIDE

MOTOR CARS.

ARMSTRONG SIDDELEY.-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's

Road Tel: 24759.

BUICK-The Drágon Motor Car. Co., Ltd., 33, Wong Nei Chung

Road, Happy Valley. Tel 80228. CADILLAC-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. Tel. 24759. CHEVROLET.Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. Tel.

21759.

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

Tel. 22221.

MARQUETTE-The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 38, Wong Nei

Chung Road, Happy Valley. Tel. 80228. MORRIS.-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. Tel. 24759. OLDSMOBILE The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 38, Wong Nel,

Chung Road, Happy Valley. Tal. 80228,

· ROLLS-ROYCE.-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. Tel.

24759.

STUDEBAKER.-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. Tel.

24769,

WILLYS-KNIGHT & WHIPPET MOTOR CARS,-Gilman & Co.,

Ltd., da, Des Voeux Rd. C. Tél. 23011.

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

24759.

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

Chung Road, Happy Valley. Tel. 80228.

DODGE-South China Motor Car Co., 88, Des Voeux Road. C

Tel. 25644. *

MORRIS.-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. Tel. 24759, STUDEBAKER-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. Tel

24759, WILLYS-KNIGHT & WHIPPET TRUCKS-Gilman & Co., Ltd,

41, Des Voeux Road C. Tel. 28011.

CYCLES.

MOTORC

BSA-The Sincere Co., Ltd., Des Voeux Road. Tel. 27767. NORTON The Sincere Co. Ltd. Des Voeux Road C. Tel

27767.

TYRES AND ACCESSORIES. ACCESSOR ES-Hongkong Hotel, Garage, Bueen's Road. Tal 2424789

ACCESSORIE The Duro Motor Co., Nathan Road, Kowlo

FISK TYRES-Gilman & Co., Ltd. 4a, Des Voeux Rd. C. Tel

28011, INDIA TYRES.-W. E. Loxley Co., York Eldra. Tel.: 22285, "MICHELIN TYRES-A-Goake & Co. China Bldg., Ith floor

PRESTOLITE BATTERIES Hongkong Hotel

Road Tel:24759,

WILLARD BATTERIESTM Gilman & Co., Ltd, da, Des Voux BA

ONTAR 23011