1932-02-04 — Page 3

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1932.

SOME BRITISH CARS FOR 1932

Morris Isla SIL

FAST. TRANSPORT.

An A.E.C. "Majestic" box van joperated by "Gran Empress de Transportes Interurbanos". Haks

"Family Eight." This entirely new model has The wheelbase of the Isis Six has Cadiz. Seville and Madrid, and been introduced for the benefit of been increased to 120 inches (track the first and last town total carries fresh fish nightly between: those welcoming all the economy of 58 inches), its radiator deepened, journey of 300 miles. Vehicles run a low engine rating yet in need of and its bonnet lines considerably in opposite directions with full rather more space than is afforded lengthened. The well-known over loads at high speeds. In spite of by the "Minor." The Morris head-valve engine has been fitted big distances, hard roads and "Family Eight" saloon representa with a four-speed "twin-top" gear-severe gradients, their unremitting a genuine four-seater, four-door box, and the frame is downawept punctuality has earned new busi- body on a 91in. wheelbase, with and deep-sectioned.

Morris Light Transport.

ness for the owners,

Another A.E.C. "Majestic" oper-

sliding head, winding windows, Two sliding head models aro and adjustable bucket-type front offered a single-piece front seat ated by E. Jimenez, well known in sents. The 8 h.p. overhead-valve saloon and an adjustable bucket the capital for his transport ser- unit has proved its stamina under type front seat four-seater sports vice to Aranjuez and Valencia, every elimate and condition. Rid-coupe.

brings to Madrid in the early morn- ing comfort is assured by deep up-

ing, the fresh fruit which is such holstery and long semi-elliptic Two types of tradesmen's vane springs, while hydraulic brakes are offered for 1932-the Morris 5table. The roads on which it runs a feature of the Spanish luncheon and a rear petrol tank ure other cwt. Van and the Morris Light Van, noteworthy features. A chromium the latter accommodating a fullare lined with fruit orchards, and this vehicle ensures rapid daily finished radintor with pebble load of 8 cwt.

transport of the produce.

guard, a streamlined front and M.G-New Small Sports "Six." Magna wire wheels combine to Considerable improvements haveļ make this a pleasantly conspicuous been made for 1932 to all existing! small car.

M.G. sports cars manufactured by A "Family Eight" four-seater the M.G. Car Co., Ltd., of Abing- sports coupe with sliding head is don-on-Thames, while three entire- also listed.

ly new models have been intro- duced the 12/70 h.p. six-cylinder| "Magna" sports four-seater. the

the

The Morrle-Cowley. The 1932 Morris-Cowley is an oldMagna" sliding roof foursome, friend in utterly new guise. The and the 8/33 h.p. four-cylinder wonderfully reliable four-cylinder "Midget" occasional four. engine (now fitted with air filter]

Important features of and preheater) has been retained, Magna" models are an underslung but in conjunction with a new wide chassis affording excellent rond- body on a new low downswept frame, affording at the same time holding, a rear petrol tank, and a

four-speed gearbox in опе unit! improved clearance.

with the engine, with three top fixed or sliding head speeds of the close ratic type, and

an exceptionally low saloon,

fixed head bottom gear. five-door 11 traveller's saloon

(single-piece The "Occasional Four" will be a scats), and a sliding head coupe or; sports coupe (adjustable bucket- type front seats).

Six models are offered a two-

sester,

Morris Major Six.

emergency

popular addition to the well-known "Midget" range, the remaining] models of which comprise the fabric and panelled sports two-j The sturdy chassis frame of the seaters, the aportsman's coupe, and new "Major" is low and down the Mark II Montlhery model, swept, yet with improved clearance, whose many speed and racing the track has been increased to 52 triumphs throughout 1931 are inches, and a new wide body gives known the world over. The "Oc- ample room for five adults, A casional Four" chassis resembles four-speed gear-box with "twin-top" the Montlhery layout.

gears renders engine performance The 18/80 h.p. M.G. Six sports! even, more flexible, while instant Mark II model continues with check is provided by the power unaltered specification in its hydraulic brakes.

various types, a pleasing selection

This surprising value in light of special colour schemes being "sixes", is offered in the shape of ajavailable at a small extra charge. tourer, a fixed Gr aliding head

Rolls-Royce.

saloon (single piece front seats), Few alterations are announced in and 11 four-seater sliding hendithe Rolls-Royce programme for coupe or sports coupe (adjustable) 1932. The 40/50 h.p. Phantom II bucket-type front seats).

is to be continued practically with- Morris-Oxford Six.

out change, while only minor The six-cylinder Morris-Oxford modifications have been introduced also possesses a new low framo in the 20/25 h.p., chief among with improved clearance, and with which is the extension of the cen- its streamlined body, chromium tralised lubrication system to in- finished radiator, shutters and clude the road springs, as on the horn, Magna wire wheels, six win-Phantom II.

intro-

dow louvres, and attractive range It is not the policy of the Rolls- of duotone faishes, presents an air Royce Company to introduce annual of undeniable distinction. The new models. Its policy is to keep new gear-box is of the four-speed existing models thoroughly up-to- "twin-top" variety, gear changing date by periodic modification, being made remarkably easy by while such changes as are means of a new large single-plate duced are made irrespective of the clutch. The track is 66 inches, and season of the year. the wide body most luxuriously up- One model, the "Silver Ghost," holstered,

actually continued In production Three models are listed, all with for as long as 19 years with only sliding heads a single-piece front minor modifications. It was not seat saloon, and оп adjustable superseded, in fact, until 1926, bucket-type front seat four-seater when the "Phantom " Was coupe or sports coupe.

introduced.

first

A GREAT EXPERIMENT. of British and Empire products,

It is not too much to say that

"DON'TS" FOR DRIVERS.

To the inexperienced motor- ist practically the whole dic- tionary 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- isty.

Don't try to get too great a mileage out of a gallon of oil. It won't pay you One often hears and reads of drivers who get anything up to 5,000 miles out of a gallon of oil, and this without changing the lubricant In the sump. No- thing is sald, however, about the wear which takes place in the engine under these condi- tions. If the motor is to have А reasonable chance of 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 Вге 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 add materially to your driving

pleasure.

Don't forget that you owe A mensure of consideration and all reasonable courtesy to all other road users. Don't drive in such a way as to splash pedestrians or other road users with mud if it is at all practicable to avoid do- ing 80. 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.

THE

CHINA MAIL.

ALWAYS AT YOUR COMMAND

THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD.

Telephone 30226.

33, WONG NEI CHUNG ROAD, HAPPY VALLEY.

ANOTHER STEP FORWARD.

That the British motor industry

Africa

The

BUICK 8

The Eights with Buick's Prestige

The 8 as Buick Builds It

Aside from Buick's amazing speed, smart luxurious Fisher Bodies and thrilling all-round performance you will be just as favourably impressed with Buick's safety features.

Chief among these are Buick's big, dependable, easy operating brakes. It is a mighty comforting feeling to the driver-as well as passengers to know that the eager power and flashing speed of the Buick Eight are always under safe, perfect control.

Play safe in selecting your car, From any and all angles, you'll like The Eight as BUICK Bullids It. They are real motor cars the kind you have always wanted to own.

PRODUCT OF GENERAL

M.G. MIDGET AND A MARSH.

The Morris Depot in Buenos following

over

were

About

is leaving no stone unturned in ita Aires has received the determined bid for overseas mar-letter from the satisfied owner of kets is still further evidenced byjan M.G. Midget 2-seater model: the news that a group of companies! under the control of Sir William you of the great satisfaction I have

"I have pleasure in informing? R. Morris, Bt., has established cenexperienced with the M.G. Midget tralised subsidiary companies in on a recent trip to Rosario, a total India and South Africa.

distance of 850 kilometres These subsidiary companiee, earth roads, of which 425 which will be located in Bombay completed under continuous rain, and Cape Town, and known as and over marshy roads, therefore Morris Industries (India), Ltd., putting the engine to a hard test. land Morris Industries (South

Africa) Proprietary, Ltd., respec- been designed to run over tracks "I recognise that this engine has tively, began operations from Sep-or very good roads, but I must say tember 1, and will organise the that on muddy roads this engine wholesale distribution in India and pulled wonderfully well, carrying Burma, and South Rhodesia, of the products of Morris 1,500 cartridges at the rear,

and three persons, three rides and Motors, Ltd., Morris. Commercial Cars, Ltd., and Wolseley Motors "I will describe an incident I

experienced on the way. (1927), Ltd.

four or five kilometres from An important feature of their ac-

the tivities will be the carrying of town of Arrecifes the road became large and comprehensive stocks of even worse, as it had just been spere parta for Morris and Wolse-filled in. Under these conditions ley cars, and Morris-Commercial we followed on for about 30 kilo vehicles, thus ensuring for local metres until our way was obstruct- owners the promptest service at the ed by a large bog (200 yards in hands of the wide network of Dig length), in which several cars had tributors

Dealers already stuck. We were advised not to pass; or if we should attempt to, It is perhaps worthy of mention to first tie a horse to our car to in the above connection that gir help us out. I consulted with my William Morris's products are now friends and on considering the being handled (for wholesale pur-results we had obtained on heavy poses only) through subsidiary and muddy roads, we decided to go Morris companies in the following through without assistance. I got territories: Australia, Belgium, out to cover the radiator with a The interwoven fabric of the some of the benefits of a policy of

Brazil, Holland, India, Poland, sack, and then putting on first World of the present day makes a Imperial reciprocal trade this new

Roumania, South Africa, and South speed,, we faced the bog. We had America, progressive and economically sound attempt to overcome the difficulties

only another 10 metres to go, but British Empire a matter of world- confronting Great Britain and the

a car obstructed the track. Those wide concern, and it is true to say Empire by a policy, not of insular

watching our manoeuvres thought that in the evolution of Empire protection but of the wider develop

NEW ZEALAND SUCCESSES.

that if we stopped we would not Economic Unity the Motor Industry ment of Empire Trade, is a matter

be able to start off again. How- of Great Britain has played an im-of immense importance for in the

The following Morris and Wol-ever, I put into first gear again. portant part.

economic development of the Em

seley successes were registered at turned and accelerated and came The New Year opens in a manner pire, which such a policy makes

a reliability trial recently conduct out of the bog easily. From the possibly unique even in the varied possible, the British motor vehicle miles, and was in constant use up ed by the Auckland Automobile other side of the swamp we were history of the British Common will become an essential require to 1927, when it was abandoned in Association (petrol consumption cheered. wealth of Nations for It finds, for ment.

the orchard of its owner Mr being calculated on power-weight Accelerating my car, I started the first time, not only an apprecia- In the London to Brighton Com Copley de Lisle Hewitt, of Maid basis)

for Buenos Aires, covering the dis- tion of the immende potentialities įmemoration Run for Veteran Cars stone and only resurrected in 1880. 1. · A Wolselay Hornet gained tance in a really good time con- of Inter-Empire trade, but a definite on November 16, a 2904 Humber It is interesting to recall that after more points than any other of its sldering the road, conditions.” line of action on the part of politi- driven by Mr. F. G. Randall, carry- this prolonged exposure to the ele. 45 competitors—995 out of a cians to make possible a policy of ing five persons one of whom was ments it started up at third turn on maximum, of 1,000,

refusal

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of

and

It has been recognised that in the this month, when the British Housa to admit defeat lies of Commons reassembles, will herald of the chief characteris-a new era in Empire political and

British the

trade affairs, and that the year 1932 | peoples,

wheels of history in the past has will see the

commerce recorded many examples of the man-again moving in a powerful and ner in which Great Britain and the irresistible forward drive of pros Empire has turned to good account perity, possibly the greatest that the great opportunities which are the World has ever witnessed. the Inevitable outcome of pressing To the British Motor Industry which has recognised and realised

problema.

Don't abuse the use of the horn, or imagine that its warning gives any automatic right of way at cross roads. All the best drivers use a minimum of such sounds, emergencies excepted, of course.

Don't overtake on corners, even if some one waves you on, or until you know from your own observation that the road is clear,

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

existing.

and

Imperial reciprocal trade. In the Sir George Bonner, the King's petrol which had remained in the 2. The "A" Class open event for equalled by any other car, in the duties levied already under the Remembrancer put up an ox-tank all that time. It covered the small cars was, won outright by a class the actual mileage being 49,5 Abnormal importations Act, aimed ceptionally good performance. Al- journey to Brighton on top gear Morris Minor, receiving __966.9 m.p.g.); und & Morria-Oxford was at preventing “dumping,” ona sees though - No. 52, and starting 26 entirely (except for traffic stopa) (pointe, sawarded, for various tests, second out of the entire field with the first definite attempt to secure minutes after the leader, it caught and generally behazed, „Zanifiestly including dependability and petrol 21⁄2 pointe lesson 100 per cent. British trade twhile up the pilot car just outside throughout strong testimony to consumption. In the “B), Class GWBER in the Wheat Quote Scheme further Brighton and was officially credited the melance of material-and *^3.^~1% the "B" Class open event drivers' eventin-Morris Cowley:EG- evidence. In provided of a desire-to-with-an - average-

rage – spoed of 25,25 marship which have always been the Wolseley; Hornet gained full corded the lowest petrol consump- encourage and to stimulate the uss m.p.h. This čar has covered 150,000 fentares of Humber,CRIS,

marks, for petrol consumption (un- tion.

MOTORS

BUYERS GUIDE

MOTOR CARS.

ARMSTRONG SIDDELEY.-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's

Road. Tel. 24759.

PUICK.-The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 38, Wong Nel 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., 33, Wong. N

.Nel

Chung Road, Happy Valley. Tel. 30228. MORRIS.-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. Tel 24769. OLDSMOBILE-The Dragon Motor Car. Co., Ltd., 33, Wong Nei

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

24769.

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

21769, WILLYS-KNIGHT & WHIPPET MOTOR CARS.-Gilman & Co.,

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

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

24769.

G.M.C.-The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd, 88, Wong Nef Chang

Chung Road, Happy Valley. Tel. 80228. DODGE-South China Motor Car Co., 38, 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,

4a, Des Voeux Road C. Tel. 28011.

MOTOR CYCLES.

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

27767

TYRES AND ACCESSORIES. ACCESSOR, US Hongkong Hotel, Garage Bueen's Road Tel

24759.

ACCESSORIE The Duro Motor Co., Nathan Road, Kowloon.

Tel 86253.

FISK TYRES,Gliman & Co., Ltd. 4, Des Voeux Rd. C. Tal

28011

INDIA TYRES W. R. Loxley Co, York Bldgs. Tel. 22285, MICHELIN KESA. Geeke & Co, China Bldg, 7th floor.

TOL 22231, ASSURA

PRESTOLITE BATTERIES Hongkong Hotel Garage, Quem's

Boadili FOL: 24759..

WILLARD BATTERIES — Gilman & Co. Ltd., 4a, Des Voeux R4.

C. Tel. 28011.