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The Humber Super Snipe

THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1980.

MOTORING NEWS AND VIEWS

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MOTORS

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The Hillman Max

Tho Jaguar XK 120

The Humber Hawk

JAGUAR

New Volkswagen models

The management of the Volks-f wagen funtory, recently returned to the control of the German au- thorities, has lost no time in an nouncing new models to supple- Iment the existing four-seater]

The normal Volkswagen chassis inyout is retained, and the same mechanical components are used, but the front seals are moved to position over the front wheels, leaving the whole centre section There are three new type-a of the vehicle for disposable load. 15 cwi van, a station wagon and an eight-senter bus on a

This gives a space 6ft 7in long, structure evolved by Dr. Haesner, 4ft 11in wide and 4t Sin high previously with

and and behind this is a further space

over the engine compartment.

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Adler

new

HONG KONG'S "LITTLE EARL'S COURT" SHOW AT GILMAN'S

Gilman's Annual Motor Show, the only event of its kind in the Colony, and one which is always

cogerly awaited by all keen motorists opened yesterday.

Doors opened promptly at 4f whole car weighing 22 ewis p.m. and soon the main show acceleration figures are terrifle. room was thronged with visitors who crowded round the compre- hensive range of 1950 models on display.

In spite of this the car is just as docile and easy to drive in traffic as any small saloon. We are in- formed that Jaguar Cars Ltd huva received firm beders from Amer-

cloas, and, with the exceptionally large luggage accommodation, a

buyers. firm favourite with home leave Completely redesigned from front bumper to rear light, the new lawk is one of the most outstanding cars ever

produced

The Sunbeam Talbot,

reaffirmed. In the design of sports cars is

than ever before and as well aulica covering almost the whole livery service, invaluable in these/oy Humber and is a full six-senter, -overhead valve engine, developing comfort in the smart now

The number of exhibits is larger displaying cars, accessories, tyred total production of these cars over and service equipment Gilman's the next two years. have included as an entirely new

Another car which aroused much interest was the new till man Minx, without any doubt on of the most popular cars in Hong Kong. Now fitted with a slightly bigger engine the latest version of the Minx is destined to receive greater patronage than any of its predecessors since 1931, the year of its Introduction. .

Always that rare embodiment

feature Commercial Vehicle section which should prove of great interest to

all transport operators. Trucks (and vans of Commer, Karrier and Fargo man- ufacture range from 8 ewis to ton load carriers.

Exhibits on

the main show room ficor include Humber, Hül- man, Sunbeam Talbot, Chrysler, Plymouth and Jaguar cars Motor of commodious family motoring yclist enthusiasts have not been in relation to light car running forgotten and the Bew twin cylinder

Matchless

Acosts, roominess, power in abun and A.J.S. muchines aroused great interest

crest dance, safe and economical opera- The Silver Jaguar XK120 Super

tion, and leading the way in Sports, fastest stock cur in the progressive engineering concep- world with a speed of 136 miles on and design, h

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here is a hilliant per hour, proved to be one of the new model that incorporates not main contrus of attraction

only all that is best in modern and many were the praises overheard automobile science but retains the regarding this superb example of that have

while all those characteristics British engineering skill

made the Minx so design.

famous. It is an even more magnificent Hillman Minx.

and

Fitted with a twin overhead The show is open camshaft engine of 3% Hiram. to 9 p.m. and will con-

daily from capacity which, for layout and tinue unth Friday next, compactness must be seen to be 3. The exhibition is being held in March belleved, this engine develops 160 Gilman's main showrooms, 132 bhp at 5,000 rpm and with the Nathan Road, Kowloon, situated

near St. Andrews Church opposite Whitfield Barracks.

GILMAN

SHOW WEEK=

MOTORS

-NOW ON VIEW-

HUMBER

SUNBEAM TALBOT

CHRYSLER

HILLMAN

PLYMOUTH

and

A tour of Gilman's premises reveals not only a modern well designed-showroom-but also 一扫 large service depot fully equip- ped with body building, maching and paint shops, lubricating bay and all facilities

for complete overhauls of all types of cars and

at Gloucester Road and this is now working at full capacity,

the needs catering for Hong Kong motorists. Situated on of the

the water front immediately op- posite the Tonnochy Road Ferry pier this service depot offers a Arst class car pick-up and de-; days of crowded car parks and trame rush hours.

As one of the oldest and largest motor agencies in Hong Kong, Gilman's have planned their operations to cover all the needs of the everyday motorist and in addition to the two main service stations they also operate in con- junction with Caltex, six filling stations in Hong Kong and two In Kowloon. Two of these are equipped also 1ཐཱ lubricating delivery and pick-up service is stations and here again a cor in operation.

Hillman Minx

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Chrysler Windsor Fitted with a six-cylinder L Sunbeam Talbot "90".

head type origine developing 118 bhp at 9,000 rpm. Fluid drive Similar in body details to the and hydraulically operated four- "00" but fitted with a 1044 c.c.apped transmission. Greater rid- ing 64 bhp at 4,100 rpm. Con- Chryslers is assured by the longer sistent winners in all the Alpine wheelbase on all models and yot Trials and Concors d'Elegance, the over all length of the car is, events.

actually shorter, a great innova. tlon when one considera, the parking problem. A host of now features have been included in''. the 1850 edition these fina cars. Plymouth special de luxe

Jaguar 22 Litro Saloon

Fitted with a four cylinder side valve engine of increased capacity developing 37.5 bhp al 4,200 rpm. Four-speed synchro mesh gear box

Fitted with a six-cylinder, en- with finger tip operated control. Wheel base gine developing 102 bhp at 4,600 feet 9 inches, turning circle 33

rpmi. Four-speed synchromesh gear box and Borg and Beck feet, over all length 13 feet 1 inch, width & feet 2 inches, height 3 pendent torsion bar, rear soul- developing 97 hp at 3,000 rpm. clutch. Front suspension inde-

Six-cylinder L head type engine. feet. Fitted with Independent liptic. Dimensions, length 15 front suspension. car in the Colony and in addition turning circle 95 feet.

feet @ inches, width 5 feet 9 in Standard four-speed gear box, The Hillman Minx is a popular ches, height 3 feet 2 inches, silent chain drive camshaft, twin cylinder Safe Guard hydraullo to those owned by private Fitted with Connolly leather brakes. You will be thrilled when, motorists it is also the favourite throughout and a host of luxury you see the beautifully new Ply. choice of most of the Kowloon Accessories these cars can definite-mouths. Longer, lower und Taxi cab companies, large fleets ly claim to be the finest cars of smarter looking with their, sleek boing operated by the Blue Taxi- their class in the world. cab. Co., and the Kowloon Taxi

This car is also produced with Co., who find them to be, Ideal

a 3 litre engine to the same for this type of gruelling work. body dimensions.

Sunbeam Talbot ”80′′ Humber Super Snipe

Four-cylinder overhead valvo engine developing 47 bhp at 4,800 Fitted with a six-cylinder en Fitted with a six-cylinder side rpm. Four-speed synchromesh gine of 3,442 cc capacity, com valve engine developing 100 bhp gearbox, with finger tip control. pression ratio 7 to 1, overhead at 3,400 rpm. Four-speed synchro circle- 38 feat. Over-all length 13 Develops 100 bhp at 6,400 rpm. rear frame. Extra large internal Wheelbase 8 ft 1 inch. Turning valve with twin camshaft drive. lle" type front forks. Sprung mesh gear box operated by finger feet 11 inches, with 5 feet 3 in- Four-speed Mesurements: wheelbase 8 foot ches, height 5

synchromesh control, Borg and Beck clutch, tip

rear expanding brakes. box, Borg feet.

and Bock clutch. The new "80" Sunbeam Talbot Dimensions, length 15 feet 6 ins "Matchless Model G80S is a worthy successor to the world ches, width 5 feet 3 inches, over famous Ten, modern In styling all height 4 feet a

vertical twin 3 inches, turning and aerodynamically correct, circle 31 feet.

An additional feature at their Gloucester Road filling station is the supply of diesel fuel or petrol from pumps on the sea front for marine craft.

A cor by car, description follows

10 inches, turning circle 40 feet

6 inches, over-ail length 18 feet inches, 7 inches, width 8 feet height 5'Yeet 6 inches.

Jaguar XK120

flowing lines.

AJS Model 20 vertical twin

Twin cylinder 300 c.c. overhead valve engine. Four spoed foot change gear box. Telescopic, hydraulically damped "Teledrau-

A full six seater saloon with Luxuriously appointed and with A brilliant example of British Twin cylinder 400 cc. overhead exceptional engine four

the handsome modern styl-formance so essential in a car of stock model, operating with full change gear box Teledrauile Ing maintains the Humber tradis class. Produced to a tradition touring trim and an ordinary pool forks and sprung' rear "frame. tion of dignity and distinction. and standard of quality achieved petrol recently broke the world's Extra large internal expanding. Outstanding acceleration with and maintained over many years, stock car speed record with 130 brakes. «Saddle and pillion scat

the supremacy of Sunbeam Talbot | miles per hour. superb road holding ensures 8-80 miles per hour. In top gear.

I combined into one feature.

commercial vehicica,

Humber Hawk

Four-cylinder side valve en- gine developing 58 bhp at 3,800 rpm. Four-speed synchromesh gear box with finger tip control. Independent coll spring front sus-

A number of drive-in lock-up garages are another feature of Gilman Service for all private motorists and recently these lock ups have been further increased by the addition of adjoining pre- mises. A full 24-hour repair service is available and to motor- ists who cannot spare their cara pension. Wheelbase 8 feet D through the day, Gilman's offer Inches, turning circle $7 foot, their all night lubrication and re- pair service. Gilman's proud boast is "We Never Close".

over, all length 14 feet 8 inches, width 5 feet 10 inches, height, 5 feet 4 inches.

In February last year Gilman's Most assuredly one of the opened their new service station leaders in the 14 horse power.

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