1928-04-18 — Page 9

“WHIPPET” Model "96"

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY,

APRIL 18th, 1928.

Unequalled Motor Car Value.

CRASSIS

WILLYS KNIGHT Model 56

7 Beating Double Sleeve valve engine.

H.K. $1,325.00

TOUREE

1,550.00

ROADSTER

1,720 00

COACH

1,860.00

COUPE

1,850:00

CABRIOLET COUPE.

'1,850.00

SEDAN

1,950.00

GILMAN & CO., LTD. DURO MOTOR CO., LTD.

Howo KONG.

KOWLOON.

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MOTORING NOTES

A Weekly Review dealing with Matters of Interest to all Local Motorists.

Motor Notes-Taxi-Cars For Hong Kong-Motor Cycling Notes-The Clutch-How Road Races Help-The White Line- The Novice and Gears-No Use For Old Cars-214-Miles-An-Hoar-Hero Honoured.

DUNLOP

THE STANDARD by which ALL TYRES are JUDGED

DUNLOP RUBBER COMPANY, LIMITED." LOCAL BRANCH:

16A, DES VŒUX ROAD CENTRAL.

IN SUMMER OR IN WINTER

IN HUMIDITY OR DROUGHT

Musin

Seven

Cheerfully carries on.

Its metal body resists even the Hong Kong climate, and its sturdy well-tested engine racks not of Tropical rain storms, muddy roads or any of the shocks.

that Motorists are

heir to.

OWN AN AUSTIN AND ENJOY LIFE.

ALEX. ROSS & CO. (CHINA), LTD.

Prince's Building and 1a, Chater Road. Telephones: O. 27 and C. 2487.

sort.

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MOTOR NOTES.

LEYLAND REPRESENTATION AT SINGAPORE.

Leyland Motors, Ltd., has ap- painted Colonel Woodhouse as e- presentative for the Far East. He has now taken' up his residence in Singapore. During the last two and a-half years Colonel Woodhouse

has been in Australia, where he has beed engaged in establishing a Sales Organisation for the Trojan rehicle.

CAR MAINTENANCE SIMPLI FIED.

Perhaps the greatcet difference in pre- and post-war motoring is that a car is now accepted as a means to an end rather than the

TAXI-CABS FOR MORE NEW MODELS.

HONG KONG.

SOME DETAILS OF THE CARS.

FIRST CLYNOS DUE IN A WEEK.

It is stated that a new taxi-cab company has been formed and have placed orders through losers Lane, Crawford, Ltd., who are the local agents, for a number of Cirno

motor-cars..

The newly-formed taxi-cab com. pany, which by the way, is called The New Taxi-cab Company, has placed an order for 30 of these new taxi-cabs. The cars are being ordered through lessrs. Rootes, Ltd., the famous London motor car distributors.

THE TWO-PORT HARLEY SINGLE

Harley riders will all welcome the new addition to the ranks of the Harley-Davidson "modele. This is the new two-port 350 cc. It is the Insteatone-tunger" produced by the Company and in many ways is identical to the model used for track-ricing.

Agenta, Mesars. A. Gascon & Co., Harley riders should call on the and see the two photographs of the new model. The models can be either fitted with the usual handle- bars and foot-boards or the Eng- lish type of bars and foot-rests can be fitted, if so desired, with no extra charge. The two polished gracefully and a neat two barrel exhaust pipes висер out very silencer

machines eell at 8450 which, in- provided. These cludes electric-lighting a speedo The first two meter and an Ammeter. The first Clyno taxicabs are due to arrive by the sa. Kairo, which left on shipment of the modele in due to don on the 23rd larch and is due arrive on the 28th instant. to arrive here on the 20th instant. Eight more are also due to arrive before May 24th.

That

General Appearance. The colour effects of these how Clyno taxi-cabs will be green with two yellow bordering Lines. they will look attractive is perhaps unnecessary to mention. In a lét ter from Messrs. Rootes, Ltd, to the local Agents, Messrs. Lane, Crawford, Ltd, they etato that

end itself. Gone is the enthusiasm that made men spend whole days inside and under "the works.' To-day no one wants to see machi- nery more than they need, and hence the modern car must be casilyvaleted" and "vetted." One of the directions in which great progress has been made in simphfying maintenance is in the method of oiling the chassis parts. On the more old-fashioned cars this was done by dozens of grease cups and cape that each had to be screw ed and unscrewed and then 6lled up with grease-an awkward, messy these cabs have been personally and time-wasting job. Then came examined and that they have the grease gun with a quick attach-spared no pains in seeing that the ment to the greaser and some say body construction is all that it

ng in time and trouble. Even this should be. was considered too worrying for the average owner-driver who de- clared that he must either miss his Saturday afternoon's golf or forget that his car needed its weekly grensing.

taxi-cab fittings std meter, and the The taxis have all the modern

gratulated for placing these new new taxi-cab company is to be con- and fine cars at the disposal of the public.

An Ingenious Fitting. control washer, fitted to the car- These new tax-cabs have a speed burettor which will prevent the cars being over-driven during the To make maintenance still smear in proper running order, and first 500 miles. This will keep the pter a few enterprising makers, led will no doubt add to the life of the by Armstrong Siddeley, recently engine. decided to break away with an en tirely new development that could be operated while the car was in motion. This new central chassis system consists of an oil pump that is operated by the foot and feeds all the chassis bearings with their "correct amount of lubricant. By this remarkable invention opera- tions that previously occupied sev eral hours are completed in a few seconde, Saturday afterapons are treed for, golf, countless tempers Are preserved and hands and clothes are kept clean. in a few years' time no car will be up to date without a similar fitting. As the chassis parts are never neglect ed with the new system they may be expected to jast indefinitely, ratties and squeaks are eliminated and adjustmente owing to wear are less frequent.

BRITAIN'S LONGEST 'BUS BUN:

One of the longest "bus runs in Britain was recently inaugurated by Glenton Friars North Road Services, operating from Newcastle, on-Tyne to London-& distance of some 275 miles

The most luxurious railway car. is outrivalled by the 'bus operating. this route, which provides every possible comfort for the passengers. An Associated Daimler "Model 423, 6-cylinder chassis, capable of attaining high speeds without noise or vibration is med for the chassis, whilst the body is a product of Mesara. Short Bros. (Rochester and Bedford), Ltd. /

The fore part of the body is pro- vided with transverso Tuzurious armchair seats for 14 passengers.

This new company will no doubt public vehicles which at present ff! be a serious rival to the numerous

the parking ranks.

THAT COMPREHENSIVE SIGNAL

When asked what, in his opinion, the average motoriat intends to convey when he puts his right hand out as a signal, an experienced rider of Douglas machines states that in the course of his road travels he haa personally discovered that it can mean: A

(1) Turning to the right. (2) Turning to the left (3) Stopping.

(4) Reversing."

(5) Pointing to the scenery. (6) Flicking off cigarette se. (7) Feeling if it is raining. (5) Testing wind resistance. (0) Waving to a passing friend.

FABRIC BODY HINTS.

So many owners are maing fabric bodies that the following hints on their care and maintenance are sued by Armstrong Siddeley Motors, Ltd.

WASHING. A fabric body should be washed down with a hose and sponged, and then leathered off in the same way as a coach or cellu lose painted body. As there is no need to give a final polish after

A small glass-topped folding table wash leathering the time taken in

is arranged at the back of each washing rather less than that

pair of seas for the use of the occupied in dealing with a coach passenger sitting behind. Two bells or cellulose painted body. Dusty are also supplied to each pair of fabric bodies can be dry cleaned. seats, one for communicating with but wet or dry mud must be re- the steward and the other with the moved with a hose and sponge.

driver.

POLISHING-Every 1,000 miles the cody may be treated with a polisher such 'as Simonize. This should be applied as sparingly as possible, its function being to. waterproof the fabric and improve its appearance.

All the fittings of the 'bus are in the very but taste, and include electric fans, and an imitation coal fire. A corridor leads from the front compartment to the smoking saloon at the rear. This is sup- If it is applied. thickly dust will plied with a mahogany topped table

uitable for card playing

stick to it and the last state of the body will be worse than the first. SUDDEN ACTIONS A PROLI- 1 haste, his too sudden action of some On one side of the corridor above Polishes can now be obtained in

FIC CAUSE OF ACCIDENTS.

mentioned, there" is a kitchenette | various colours to match the body. Crashes between cars are almost containing a sink, cooking stove, Ordinary cellulose paint polishes always caused by one driver's sud-and all other appliances necessary Ere not to be used as they are of A good rule for driving in den decision to do something other for the preparation of light meals rough nature and will spoil the Don't do anything suddenly hair he has been doing. He sud- en route. Opposite, on the other skin of the fabric. This goes for stopping back.denly decides to turn or to pass side of the corridor, is a toilet

ing, changing direction, crossing railway tracks, and approaching street intersections. " When you come to analyse most accidents, you will find the basic cause of trouble was someone's

another vehicle, or to stop or in increase speed, or simply to go ahead. The driver approaching or coming up from behind has no time to adapt his actions to the sudden decision of the first, and, in a flash, the accident has happened

compartment.

REPAIRS-in cases where the fabric is damaged, the damaged (which, incidentally, in of all-metal and the remaining edges stuck down Fuller particulars of this bus portion abould be neatly eut dut

construction) can be obtained from on the panel. A new piece of fabric the Associated Daimler Co., Ltd., cut to the size of the part removed of Bouthall, Middlesex, England should then be stuck down in its

(Continund on next Oolumn), place.

CARE OF YOUR TYRES! UNDER INFLATION MAKES

STEERING DIFFICULT. ..

Steering is more difficult and "shimmy" is more likely to oc- cur when balloon. tyres are under- inflated.

The owner who consistently runs his car with tyres insuffi- ciently inflated is robbing him- self of hundreds of miles of use- ful tyre service. In a short time rapid tread wear and fabric breaks render the tyres useless Don't allow the pressure t drop more than Bib. below the mark recommended by the maker, before re-inflation.

CHASSIS

H.K. $2,400.00

TOURER

2,000.00

ROASTER

$3,000.00

Солон

3,050.00

COUPE

3,125.00

SEDAN

3,8·0.00

GILMAN & CO., LTD.

DURO MOTOR CO.LTD.

HỒNG KÔNG.

KOWLOON.

Humber

Built for Satisfaction Overseas

THE

Manufacturer

the United Kingdom, the Humber 9/20 H.P. Model represents all the fine traditions of British craftsman- ship. Its pleasing appearance, robust construction and dependable performance, are such as entitle its claims to be unexcelled for value among British Cars available in the "East,

9/26 H.F. 2/5 Seater

with Dickey Best 1/20 HP. 4Heater

Teurer 9/20_X.P. 4-Heater

Saloon

14/40 H.P. 2-3 Seater with Dickay Seat 14/40 H.F. 5-fester

Tourer

1440 HP. S-Sector

Saloon

14/40 HP. Carpe with Diskey Seat

920 H.P. 4-Seater Tourer. Other Models of 20/55 H.P. Dusicy Tyres and Front Wheel Brakes Standard.

MOTOR CYCLES. TH.P. O.H.V.

"Sports Motor Cycle is particularly suitable for dem, overseas. The engine possesses a wide margin of power, and the entire construction is of the strength necessary for use ou indifferent roads. The low saddle posicios, gives exceptional stability and confidence to the rider.

HUMBER LTD. COVENTRY, ENGLAND. Espert Branch Office: 37, Holbora Viaduct, London, E.G...

Hong Kong Ajenta: MESSRS. LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD, Hong Kong.

MORRIS

COMMERCIAL CARS

ARE DEMONSTRATING DAILY

THEIR CAPACITY FOR ECONOMIC HAULING

IN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SERVICE.

LIST OF LOCAL OWNERS

Canton Government Cheung Mei Bus Co. China Motor Bus Co. Kowloon Motor Bus Co.. New Territories Bus Co.. H. Ruttonjee & Son Asiatic Petroleum Co. Dodwell & Co., Ltd. "Nestle Chocolate":

10-30 ct. 8 Wheelers. 4-16 passenger Buses. 2-16 passenger Buses. 2-16 passenger Buses.. 1-12 passenger Bas. 1-30 cwt. Lorry, 1-30 cwt. Lorry, 1--Ton Lorry. 1-Ton Delivery Van

A MODEL FOR EVERY REQUIREMENT,

30 C.W.T. MORRIS 15.9 H.P. 11′ 6′′ W.B.

Chassis Z. 5 with 32′ 41′′ tyres, dual rear, F.W.B. Chassis Z. 6 complete with 32" x 6" tyres & F.W.B. Type Z 5 Standard Lorry complete with Cab... Type Z. 6 Standard Lorry complete with Cab... Type Z. 5 Char-a-banc for 18 passengers Type Z. 0 Char-a-banc for 18 passengers Type Z. 5 Special Saloon Bus

Type Z 6 Special Saloon Bus

30 C.W.T. 6-WHEELER 15.9 H.P. 11 & WB

Chassis only equipped with 32" 43" tyres

Chassis with War Dept, type Body

FULL

£820

355

390

420

620

650

670

700

PARTICULARS AND PRICES

OF SPECIAL BODIES & EQUIPMENT

ON APPLICATION

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THE HONG KONG HOTEL GARAGE

(THE HONG KONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD.) SHOWROOM-28, QUEEN S ROAD CENTRAL

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