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MOTORING NOTES

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KING AMANULLAH VISITS ROLLS-

ROYCE.

"I'LL MEET YOU IN KABUL."

(CONTD.) MOTOR KING LIVING IN POVERTY.

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MR. DAVID BUICK CANNOT AFFORD A MOTOR-CAR.

COURAGE OF 74.

New Youx, May 14th. Mr. David Buick, the man who founded the Buick Motor Company. is living in Detroit in obscurity and comparative poverty, writer special correspondent of the Daily. His name is on tbo Express.

all parts of the world, but he cannot afford a car. himself.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13th, 1928.

80,000,000 CARS IN U.S. BY 1998.

5,000,000," he says.

POPULATION TO GO UP TO

·240,000,000 IN 70 YEARS.

ONE CAR TO EVERY THREE, PERSONS.

Darxo11, Mich, May 3rd. Eighty million cars will be in

years from now..

MOTOR TRANSPORT IN

KUEICHOW.

Careful investigators estimate George Graham, assistant to the the population of the country will president of the Willys-Overland double in seventy years will reach Company, has announced that the Figuring Toledo factories of the company aro on the Los Angeles ratio of one car nearing capacity. Production dur-GOOD to every three people, it is fairing February exceeded the 1,200 per enough to believe that we will have day mark act. Last week there were £0,000,000 cars in use by 1908. 17,900 men on the payroll in Toledo

Ford officiala announced last alone. week that their plants had reached a steady production of 1,200 cars daily.

Figures

on Star production were

totala were withheld.

reported increasing, although the In the face of this heary produc Besides the Detroit plants and tin by the manufacturers of the the three assembly plants which cheaper priced cars, sales, showed a have been working since December, fair increase in February, but deal the plants at Chiengo, Kansas City. Louisville and Norfolk, Va., have reported less new cars on hand than during any previous February started at St. Louis, Seattle and in history. Chester, Pa., went into production, Tex, Minneapolis and Somerville, Ma, operating.

The King and Queen of Afghanis tan paid a visit to the Rolls-Royce Works during their stay in Eng- land. A fleet of Rolls-Royce čare | Radiators of more than 2,000,000 use in the United States seventy and next week we will see Dallas,

met Their Majesties and their numerous suite at the station and conveyed them to these famous Works. On arrival they were wel comed by Lord Wargrave. Lord Herbert Scott, and a number of others were presented.

A tour of the principal portions of the Works was then made. At

the entrance to each department the Royal Visitors and their suite were presented with a card, print ed in Persian, describing the work, that wae going on there, adding greatly to the comfort of every

motor-cars in

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He is now nearly seventy-four years old, and earns a MERRTE living as 30 instructor in the Detroit School of Trades.

I've got to keep on working or starve." he said to me when he

told me his story.

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David Buick was born in Scot- land and brought to the United States a baby. When be was forty years old he was a maker of plumbers' supplies, with a mall Iactory outside Detroit. horse transport made him tura his attention to motore. He develop

valve-in-bead motor which ed a aroused the interest of Mr. W: C. Durant, and in 1903 the pair or one, as in some places the noiseganised the Buick Motor Company. was terrific. Porhaps the most in- tercating part of this tour was the Aero Engine Department of the Works, where they were shown one of the latest Rolls-Royce" aero en- gince, which has been designed by Mr. F. Henry Royce to fulff the

•pecial requirements of the Air

Ministry as regards great power combined, with speed and reliabi- lity, for use in the latest types of aircraft by the Roy Air Force. Up to the present the utmoet secrecy has been maintained con cerning the construction of this engine, which includes many features in its dreign.

"Those were busy days that fol lowed, said Mr. Buick. "For seven yeare I didn't have a Sunday or a holiday of-not even Christ- mases. or Fourth of July. I work ed twelve, sixteen, eighteen hours some days lots of days."

So far his story is like the other stories Detroit tells, but in 1910 His health gave dieaster came. way completely, and he wan, com- pelled to give up work and go to California. In the hard timer that followed he sold the steek he held in the company. If he had it now it would be worth many millions of dollars.

"Not After Charity,”

I've been to practically every one of the friends of the old days

new-millionaires now, every one-and

New Engine O1 500 HP. This new engine is of over 500 horse-power, with a bors of inches and stroke of 3 inches, and has been designed by Mr. Royce with specially reduced" "external dimensions in order to present the amallest resistance in flying through the air (one of the most important features in a modern high-speed machine), thus adding materially to the speed of the aircraft into which it will be fitted.

Varioue completed ears were next shown to King Amanullah, the firet one catching his eye being the Special Tourer (Phantom). With its beautiful lines, pale blue body and silver wings, it looked a real thoroughbred, and the King was frankly delighted. To the eurprise of everyone, he quickly jumped into the driver's ecat, started the engine, and raising his hat to Queen Souriya zaid, "Good-bye, I'll meet you in Kabul," drove a

short distance.

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Silver Ghost Armoured Car. In striking contrast to this de lightful car was a grey, sinister- looking Silver Ghost armoured car with turret containing machine guns, and capable of travelling at 60 miles per hour in spite of its weight. The King inspected this

asked for a job," he said, and none of 'em had anything for me. I'm not after charity or pity. I'm still strong and able. Bat you know, it's kind of hard for a man of my age to he uncertain about I've got to have a the future. job."

On the door of Mr. Buick's office, is a matto. No trial, по triumphe." He does not repine, or does he regard himself as a failure.

***Success,” he said. "is mostly hard work. It work and it's stick-to-it-iveness. You've got to keep as it all the time-can't” ever look at a clock.

"I'm not worrying. The failure is the man who stays down when he falls the man who sits and worries about what happt red yes. terday, instead of jumping up and Aguring what he's going to do to- das and to-morrow. That's what success is-looking ahead to-morrow and forgetting the past!

"I'm not feeling sorry for my- self. Why should I? I've got to keep working, of course. I haven't got thing but this job but I'm not worrying. I can take care of myecif.'

SPEED OF THE MODERN

COACH.

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very closely and asked many ques RIDICULOUS LEGAL LIMIT: tions. Queen Souriya entered into. an animated discussion with her Royal Husband when the Encloard The really important point in Landanlette and Sedapca cars were connection with the complaint that inspected, but time was pressing the speed of motor coaches exceeds the Royal Visitors were already an the 12 miles per hour allowed by hour behind schedule-and a move the Act of 1903 is that motor couch- was made to another department.ing is proving itself to be one of Lord Wargrave, on behalf of the the most popular means for trans- Rolls-Royce Company, presented port and recreation that have yet King Amanallah with a silver ash appealed to the public, and at this tray of the Rolls-Royce Mascot, and advanced stage of development it Queen Souriys, a silver radiator would be quite impossible to put a clock, both engraved with the severe cyrb on coaching activities. In acknowledging without causing tremendous Royal Arm.

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there the King eaid he had made amount of hardship to many thou- up his mind before leaving Afghan sands of operatora besides restrict- istan to visit the Rolls-Royce. Works ing public enjoyment and causing because he had personally driven inconvenience. Rolls-Royce cars and always under- atood they were the best in the world. What he had that day seen had confirmed this view.

The coach much march with the

times. With the increasing state of congestion of our roads, particular- ly-at holiday times, a slow-moving vehicle which could not keep up The King's Interest.

with the general flow of traffic, or There was no doubt about the was not permitted by law so to do, very keen interest King Amanullah would prove & far greater danger took in all he saw; he naked many and cause of obstruction than one questions and was obviously lath capable of running at good average to leave some of the more intriguspeeds comparable with those of the ing manufacturing and testing pro-private car.

cesses through which both the The modern coach, says The Con chassis and aero engines produced mercial lotor, is a marvel of en- at these Works pace. During their gineering design." It may be cap- stay in England Their Majesties able of high speeds, but it is also. made considerable use of Rolle practically as easy to control as a Royce care, and the King having private car. In the majority of already owned and driven them for cases it is equipped with power many years in his own country, was braking, and can be brought to a naturally interested in their make standstill in a distanca which and greatly struck by the meticu would put many smaller vehicles to lons accuracy in the construction shame. of the numerous parte.

The attitude of the politicinos When leaving the King and who long ago decided to proceed

King Queen and their suite were driven very carefully in the imposition of through the main thoroughfares of any restrictions upon coaching the Works, which were lined with calls for support. There is no need the skilled workmen and en foyees to harp upon the old subject of the of the Company, who gave them a coach being the 'poor man's motor: very warm-hearted reception. The car, but it is desirable to point to beauty and graciousness of Queen the probability that any restric Souriya, who throughout the tour tions upon this means for trans- displayed as much interest as her port would affect far more people Royal Husband, delighted every than similar restrictions upon

une.

private cars.

That is the way that R. H. Grant, vice president of the Chevrolet Motor Company, replies to those. who question him about the my thical saturation point. He points out that there are 3,000,000 cars in the United States to-day.

Payroll Is Up. Employment figures at the Ford plants in Detroit indiente that he is now working only a few thousand men less than he did during his

peak years in 1931 and 1923.

apparently under oficial auspices, for passenger and goods traffic by motor along the newly-constructed motor ronda in the province, and it has published a tentative tariff somewhat as follows:-Passengers, at class (in cars carrying not more than eight persona) per li 33 cents;

BUSINESS EXPECTED FOR NEW COMPANY.

KULICHOW, Kuel., May 18th. The Kueichow Transport. Com

(Continued on next Cutumn). and class (in cars carrying more Pany has recently been organised,

will be accepted during the month In each case, hand luggage of less than eight persons) per li 24 cents. of Aarch only

known sales managers in the industhan that weight double the goods Henry Krohn, one of the best than 20 cattles in free, but for more try, has resigned from the Graham rates. Outside limit, 70 catties; Paige Company. Krohn entered the service of the Paige company eigh Used Cars Move,

teen years ago. He decided that he Preliminary reports showed used would make a better automobile car sales also slightly better than salesman than clothing salesman during the same month last year. and calmly walked into the Paige Dodge Brothers, Inc., is offering factory and announced to the then | a total of 820,000 in prizes for the president, Harry M. Jewett, that best slogan that describes the per- he was going to sell Paige cars. He formate of the Victory Six. There built the sales organization from are a total of 708 prises Slogans nothing to 2,200 dealers during that

„Continued on nezi Columa). time.

HONG KONG

acclaims the New

balky parcels refused. Goods by other than passenger cars, 10 Ti 20 cents for 100 cattica.

This does not appear to be at all, unreasonable as compared with pre sont coolie rates, taking all things into account, and good business may be fairly looked for." company states that business will he started very soon.--North China Daily News.

WILLYS-KNIGHT SIX

When a new car is received with an unusual degree of Interest, such as has been accorded the new low-priced Model $56 Willys Knight Six, it is a sure sign that it offers features worthy of the investigation of every motorist.

The enthusiastic interest of our many visitors has proven what we have always believed that great numbers of people have long desired to own a Knight-engined car, and have been awaiting the advent of such a car in a lower price range.

The Willys-Knight '56 now offered in the same price class with many, ordinary poppet-valve sizes has all the quality and fine equipment features long associated with the Willys-Knight name. It makes available to thousands of new buyers the important advantages of the patented Willys-Knight double-sleeve engine- in velvet smoothness, quiet power, quick starting and simple, trouble-free design-at the lowest price in Willys-Knight history!

Those who purchase this new car are once and for all efnanci

·pated from, most of the annoyances common to poppet-valve moters. No more lay-ups for valve-grinding Carbon never a nuisance. Fewer parts to keep in adjustment. Positive, gliding action instead of the noisy uneven shock and quiver of cams and springs.

H.K. $3,100.

Distributors, Hong Kong & S. Chínà:

GILMAN & CO., LTD.

HONG KONG

WILLYS OVERLAND

H.K.$2,900

The quiet engine denotes correct mechanical action with a min imum of wear unusually trouble-free performance and long years of life. This car's 45-horsepower double sleeve Willys Knight engine offers all these advantages, as well as the efficiency of high compression with ordinary petrol.

Visitors to our showrooms have been quick to appreciate the graceful sweeping lines of the Willys-Knight Model 56, its rich Dess of colour, its high artistry of finish, its spacious interiors, ita tasteful appointments.

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Other features which have attracted attention are the wide, deeply cushioned, form-fitting seats--the Sedan's adjustable front seat the adjustable steering post-the new type foot-operated light dimmer on the toe board near the clutch pedal the positive, mechanical-type 4-wheel brakes--the easy steering the conve nient "remote" type door controls-the thermostat, air cleaner and all rectifier.

May we suggest that you take the first opportunity to come in and see this new car?-Also the most recently arrived models of the larger 70 Willys-Knight Six and Great Six. It will be our pleasure to show you any of these cars and to take you for a demonstration drive.

H.K. $3,300.

Service Representatives:

"DURO" MOTOR CO., LTD.

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