1928-06-20 — Page 9

"WHIPPET"

"THOSE PRICES DESERVE TOUR ATTENTION"

THE

BEST

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20th, 1928.

WHIPPET”

MODEL 96.

VALUE

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MONEY

DISTRIBOTORS I

OILMAN & CO., LTD.

Haro Koxe.

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OBTAINABLE

SERVICE:

DURO MOTOR CO., LTD.

KOWLOOK

course.

MOTORING NOTES

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

Motor Notes-Castle Peak Cafertia-Shanghai Motor Deal "The Car of To-morrow"-The Second Value of Cars- £100 Motor-car Within Bight-Front Wheel Drive Car-High Praise for Rail Cars-The Oiling System.

Tyre Makers

in

Victoria's Reign

HEN ladies started cycling, thirty- one years ago they rode on Dunlop tyres. And the lady cyclist of these days accepted Dunlops as a matter of You wanted a pneumatic tyre-you ordered a Dunlop. A ̈ Dunlop tyre was no novelty to them. Simply be- cause even at that time Dunlop had been making - tyres for ten years. To-day, of course, Dunlop have been makers and the leading makers-of pneumatic tyres for forty years. There's a deal of experience to be gained in forty years of tyre making for every kind of vehicle running on every kind of surface, and at speeds ranging from the 20 miles per hour of the early motor carriages to the 203.8 miles per hour of Segrave's Sunbeam.

DUNLOP

Only DUNLOP Experience cover the whole history of the pneumatic tyre

DUNLOP

MADE IN ENGLAND:

DUNLOP RUBBER COMPANY, LIMITED. LOCAL BRANCH:

18A, DES VEUX ROAD CENTRAL,

The Motor Stethoscope

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SHOPS, ETC..

PRICE: £1-5-0 Post Fazz. AN INDISPENSAble Device Fox Locating BOUNDS CAUSED BI DEFECTS IN MOTOR ENGINES AND ALL MOTING MECHANISMS.

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MOTOR NOTES.

CASTLE PEAK CAFETERIA.

of

TO BE OPENED TO THE

PUBLIC SOON.

A GUY ARMOURED POLICE VAN FOR SHANGHAI,

The Shanghai Municipal County Police Department" have recently taken delivery of an armoured police van, built by. Guy Motors, Ltd., the well-known Wolverhamp ton arm of motor vehicle manufac turers.

The ran body is made of sheet iron, and mounted on a Guy 15 ft. 3 in. wheel base dropped frame chassis.

SHANGHAI MOTOR DEAL.

100 CHRYSLERS SOLD TO

TAXICAB CO...

FIFTY TO BE DELIVERED IN

THREE MONTHS.

TOURER ROADSTER

H.K. $1,550.00

H.K. 1,720.00

Солон

H.K. 1,850.00

SEDAN

H.K. 1,050.00

H.K. 1,850.00

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SEATICE:

C. COUPE

DISTRIBUTORS

GILMAN & CO., LTD.„ Hoja Kona.

cided to purchase Chrysler cars entirely unknown to us" and then came to us for the cars.

Bought. On Reputation,

The Chrysler model selected is known as the "32," which is power- i ed with a 4-cylinder engine and equipped with hydraulic 4-wheel brakes, providing taxi driver with ample power to manœuvre and have braking power at their command that will cope with any sudden emergency that might arise in Shanghai's diversified traffic.

What is claimed to be the largest sale of motor-cars ever made in

Chrysler Quality. Throughout. China by any motor-car concern to The passenger's compartment any individual or operator has been electrically lighted, with a switch concluded by Mark L. Moody, within easy reach. Two disappear- president and general manager of ing seats for casual passengers fold Mark L. Moody, Fed. Inc., U.S.A., into the rear of the driver's parti which concern distributes the Chrystion. The cars are painted" taxi" ler Motor-car throughout China.

DURO MOTOR CO.,LTD.

KOWLOOM.

For your leave

IN ENGLAND

A CHOICE OF 250 CARS

Henly will supply any car you may select, and guaranice to re- purchase same at the termina ion of your leave. Remember, the value of any guarantee depejds upon the ability of the guarantor to exery out the obligations undertaken In dealing with 1 firm of reput: you are assured of the very best prices In cases of repurchase. Further, our chain of six depots with their, STERT TEKJUTTea are always at your disposal

Kowloon motorists have no doubt witched with interest the building of the new "Castle Peak Cafeteria" and the Swimming Pool beside it. Although the pool has been com The vehicle is for emergency use for for the suppression of riots and pleted it is still reserved private use until the completion disorders in factories, and also both used in the case of fire; the interior the Cafeteria when will be thrown open to the Public.being equipped with axes, crow The Manager of the Castle Peak bars and ladders.

There is seating Cafeteria Mr. Leung Su Yuen, told accommodation inside for the our representative that he expected police and fireguard squad of 45

yellow except for the mudguards to have the Cafeteria ready in one men.

The sale, which was made to the which are black and the upper At the back of the driver's ar two weeks' time. The swimming seat is n cupboard from which steps Follow Taxicab Co. recently, in works of the body which are paint- pool is fresh water which Bows are fixed giving access to the gun volves a hundred ears to be deed light blue. All cars

are, pro- down the hillside at the back of which is mounted on the roof. Alivered during the course of the vided with double bar bumpers, The first ten both front and rear, for the pro- the compound, and it is stated that supply of tear gas and bombs next few months.

Chryslers were delivered to the tection of the car as well as the wooden bathing sheds will be built carried. round the pool itself, so that the

Taxi Company's headquarters at protection of others. 330, Rue Bourgest, Another tem guests have just to leave their

The unusual economy which is will be delivered in about a month. This cubicles to enter the water.

a characteristic in connection with swimming pool will no doubt meet

thirty more in about two months the operating of the Chrysler model with great favour, as at low tide The Austin Motor Co., Ltd., of and the balance of the order before || 52" car was decidedly influential the beach is not altogether pleasant. Birmingham has recently introduc- the end of September.

in causing the Taxicab Company to When the Cafeteria is finished it cd two new models, namely, a "The sale was quite gratifying purchase this model, together with will be able to supply afternoon &cylinder Twenty mated at to us, entirely apart from the busi- the exceptional comfort it pro- teas and meals to the motorists who | 23.3-h.p. developing 49-4p. at 2,000, ess consideration," stated Mr. vides," concluded Mr. Moody,

at 15.9-hp developing hp. at petition is very keen on a large Motor Corporation, and & Gelindar Sixteen rated Moody in commenting on the big "Mr. Walter K. Lennox, travelling HENLYS transaction. "Usually the com-reprezentative of the Chrysler 2,300.

beach. As soon as the first build wish to spend the whole day at the ing is completed a second building will be built on the adjacent plot. The compound will be formed inte a garden where afternoon tea may be served on the lawn...

The Garage.

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A garage bas already been erected and on the opening of the Cafeteria will be available for repair work and

storing over-night at a reasonable price. A service of Vulcan Motor-Buses from Kow- loon to the

is Cafeteris under consideration. Should the idea materialize it will prove a

the advantage to non- great motorists, who will be able to spend an afternoon at the beach.

of

THE CON-ROD."

NEW AUSTIN MODELS."

is

Our stock is the dowse and largest in Enge. land, including 831 typen from 630 nowirdt, can of 110 kod over are all guaranteed. From first in last the name–Hanjys in an absolute safeguard for yo

Writa to-day 'for booklet (A) or obtain' copies from the office of this newspaper

ENGLAND'S who is in

With these additions the Austin transaction and requires consider Shanghai for a few days, arrived range is now very complete, from able effort on the part of the seller just in time to see the Moody or the smallest type of car which is to secure such in order. The ganization make delivery of the supplied in both the tourer and gratifying part of this deal was first part of the Taxicab Company'e saloon models to the large that the Yellow Taxicab Code-order--C. Daily News. cylinder 7-seater limousine

Recent successes achieved by care of this manufacture include two cups, two silver medals and one bronze medal in the Working Motor Club Winter Trial; three silver medals in the Colmore Cup Trial; First Prize in the Beach Racing

miles Eastern Subs. H.C.O., Gerringong, Sydney in January; and the "Wasdell Tankard in the Victory Cup Trial held in Worces tershire in March.

A.D.C. MODEL,

We have to acknowledge receipt

The production of the Associated two exceedingly interesting magazines issued by the Douglas Daimler Mode! "201" 2-2 ton Motor-Cycle Company. Both maga-Commercial Chassis was stopped zinca are filled with interesting during the latter part of last year, articles and among the contributors but owing to the continued popular are Freddie Dixon, the Douglas Ace demand from customers for this and T.T. winner and 8. St. sturdy light-weight model it bas George, the dirt track racing crack now been decided to contiae pro from Australia. Motor-cyclists duction. should call at Messrs. Alex Ross in Chater Road and get their copy.

DID YOU KNOW-

That London has 2,200 miles of streets.

That it has over 320 miles of tramway lines,

That the busiest traffic spot is Hyde Park Corner, where, roughly, 55,440 vehicles pass every day.

That the next busiest places are Trafalgar Square, Marble Arch and Piccadilly Circus.

That London has 20,058 police men (including the one who reports you for exceeding in a 10-mile limit).

PERPETUAL MOTION.

The firm of Jowett Cars, Ltd., have just received a letter from the owner of one of their cars, He states that in his opinion that the Jowett Car the nearest approach to perpetual motion that he has ever heard of. In fact auch are the mileages he gets that he is of the firm opinion he does quite a lot of his travelling on an empty tank!

There is no doubt that at present the Jowett Car holds an enviable reputation in this respect, and this, coupled with its reliability, is pro- bably responsible for the fact that the firm is at present receiving an unusually large amount of overseas enquiries and orders.

THE COST OF RUNNING A BIG CAR.

The chassis is fitted with a 28-h.p.

linder poppet valve engine of monoblock construction, 4-speed gear-box and overhead worm drive.

BUSINESS!

A gentleman from Japan receat- ly came to England to learn the language and customs. He bought a Douglas in order that he might see the most of the country and visit the many historical, places One about which he had heard. day he was coming back from the South Coast to London, and was trapped in a 10-mile limit at Pat chum. He proceeded varily after this, but could not resist opening out through Sutton, where he again got trapped for the same offence. A month later he had letters from the Magistrate's Clerk at each court The Patcham magistrate had fined him 408.; the Sutton Bench had fixed the fine at 208. Requests for immediate payment were made. So he wrote to the Wor- Patcham Bench and said; shipful Lords, have to thank you for your letter I am sorry I am unable to take advantage of your kind offer, but I have had a better Con quotation elsewhere."-The Rud.

ENGLAND'S EASTER HOLI- DAY MOTOR TRAFFIC.

The extent to which the roads were used by motorists during the Easter Holidays is indicated by special reports received by the Automobile Association from AA Road Patrols working on over 20,000 miles of main roads in Great Britain.

Bome interesting figures on the cost of running a 30 h.p. car over The patrols answered 244,500 en- a period of seven years have been quires for road information, and forwarded to the makers by the obtained running supplies for 9,142 owner. The car,

an Armstrong members; 8,802 members were assist Biddeley six-cylinder, covered ed following mechanical break- 37,372 miles in the seven' years end-downs, ing 1927, and during that time re- The AA. Night Bervice Outfita, pairs and replacements, petrol, oil which were patrolling a number of and tyres only averaged 3d per main roads up to midnight, "assist- mile.

ed 2,925 members. In view of the fact that 11,000 During the week preceding the miles of the total were covered on holidays, 2,000 motorists joined the French, Swiss and Italian ronds, A.A., while special holiday routes to members, aggregated this is an extraordinarily small issued

19,200,000 miles.

Buon

Devonshire House,

recadilly Will Groene 2271-

LEADING ADENTS.

MOTOR

$1,155.157 Portland St., WL Langham 33-41 10 li 1,5, Peter Stemi, Minchmer. Central 17802.

The working efficiency of any Ford Van or Lorry is doubled whenever the Goodyear 30 × 31 Demountable Cushion Tyre is used, for it is

Puncture Proof Easy to Apply Long wearing Resilient.

GOOD YEAR

DISTRIBUTORS

ALEX, ROSS & Co. (China), Ltd.

PRINCE'S BUILDING, HONG KONG.