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JUNIOR SENIOR-SIX
A Car for every Purse and Purpose
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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JULY 11th, 1928.
MOTORING NOTES
A Weekly Review dealing with Matters of Interest to all Local
Motorists.
Motor Notes-Local and General-Useful for Hong Kong-A Cosmopolitan Staff The Vory Small Motor-çar- British Motor Car Triumph-Women's Task on the Motor Tour-Baby Car in France---- Across Darkest Africa-Women's Car Race-Value in British Cars.
Tyre Makers
in Victoria's Reign
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@ Only DUNLOP Experience covers the whole history of the pneumatic tyre.
DUNLOP
Made in England
DUNLOP
DUNLOP RUBBER COMPANY, LIMITED.
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MOTOR NOTES.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
CASTLE PEAK CAFETERIA.
The new buildings and swimming pool of the Castle Peak Cafetoria have now been thrown open to the public. The tea is supplied at a moderate price, and the price for bathing in the pool is 30 cents for the swim and room in which to change. The garage is also open for motorists who wish to park their i cars overnight,
NEW FORD CARS,
Perhaps the very frat Sports Coupe of the new Fords to arrive in South Chins was recently supplied to one of the first orderers. Its arrival was somewhat of a surprise to the delighted owners, and a trial run in the car showed that it was fully capable of doing all that has been claimed for it. Incidentally, it may be mentioned that the Ford dealers at Mong Kok have one of the very best assortment of spares ever placed at the service of local motor- car dealers.
NEW HARLEY DAVIDSON LUGGAGE VANS.
OUR TAXIS.
The new Chyno taxis which have no doubt impressed the public as
a clean and cheap means of "con
THE VERY SMALL" MOTOR-CAR.
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veyance are anding great favour A 94H.P. SALOON ON TEST. with the residents on the higher levels. No longer are they subject
The very small motor-car has to the banditry of the public
which over-crowd the been much in the limelight of late, vehicles motor-stands, and the fare to Caine say the motoring correspondent of Road as far as the Italian Convents Eome paper. This is not can be made for the very moderate prizing. People have discovered price of 40 cents. The drivers are that these little vehicles are not most courteous, and it is stated toys that children are carried at half fare. Hong Kong is very fortunate to have such fine vehicles na taxis.
ROAD WIDENINGS.
Bur-
They are just orthodox sturdy little motor-cars capable of. a good road performance, easy to handle in trafic, easy to hoaso, and a splendid contribution to inexpen sive motoring. They are introduc ing to many families the two-car standard. The big or medium- Powered car is used for long trips and the little fellow for shopping expeditions, running to the golf course, and general running about. The women members of the family circle appreciate the amallar, finding it delightfully easy to
Road widening is in progress at several corners of the new Repulse Bay Road and the same is being done by the Naval Hospital. Part of the Naval Hospital Retaining Wall has been demolished, while on the opposite side part of the billside is being cut away. Motoriste bandle. should slow down on approaching this slight gradient, and it would be wiser to change down until the truck crossing has been passed The width of the road is consider: ably narrowed for the time being by the work, and there is barely room for two cars to cross at the same time.
BAND COVERED CORNERS.
Large quantities of sand are still sprayed on sharp corners and following a rain storm it is a real plessure to ride around a corner without fear of a violent skid.
A very convincing argument has THE NEW CHEVROLET been put forward by the Harley
That the 1928 Chevrolet car bas Davidson Motor-Cycle Factory of U.S.A. in their slogan of "Why a risen to the position of the best one-ton truck to deliver one-seller in the United States is little pound package." They have to be wondered at alter a visit to marketed new combination models the Hong Kong Hotel's Showroom suitable for parcel work, which are to see the new Chevrolet car. capable of carrying over 500 pounds From its appearance it might be in weight at a cost of one-third taken for a smaller brother of the the running cost of motor trucks. Lincoln car. The huge radiator is A new shipment of these Harley perhaps the very first thing that Davidson Parcelear cycles is due to strikes the eye in contrast to last arrive by the s.. President Adams, year's model, while the finish in and have already been sold to the dark red is certainly an attraction General Post Office at Macao for delivery service.
The local agents, Messrs. Gascon Motor Co., opposite the Steam Laundry, Kowloon, would be glad to give any local firms a demon- stration of the capabilities of this now. Parcelcar before it is shipped to Macao.
LEG-ROOM IN LIGHT CARS.
الموتر
Sunshine Saloca. This week I carried out a trial
9-h.p. Standard sunshine at the request of the makers of the now saloon...
There are now quite a 'number of The types of sunshine saloon. Standard principle is of the im plest. You lide back two bolts,... this can be done from the driving seat, and pull the head back to any desired position. It can be locked by means of the bolts into its various positions. The weather was exceptionally hot during the trial.
I found the best plan when the sun was shining full on to the car was to use the sliding bead as a bun- shade, just pulling it back tuffi- ciently to keep off the sun, but al lowing at the same time a sufficient opening for ventilation. The car was then as cool as, if not cooler than, an open car. This type of body will assuredly help the demise of the open tourer. It is ideal.
This little motor-car proved most fascinating to drive. Its baby en- gine was sweet at all speeds. Its maximum speed proved to be just сп 55 m.ph. This is a most creditable performance for & "" carrying a four seater, close body, with ample seating room for the driver and front passenger and reasonable accommodation for the two back passengers.
With a view to providing more
Raa Without Fuss, leg-room for the rear-seat passen-
Naturally with an engine of this gers and greater comfort in the front seats, the Standard Company
What is now fitting its 9 h.p. cars (saloons size the power output is largely and 4-seater tourers) with bucket dependent on fast running. All the latest improvements are Front seats. In addition to serving speed the little engine turns over embodied in this new cycle, which these objects, the new front seats at when the car is doing a speed during the past has met with un-look very smart and also increase of 45 m.ph, which it will do com usual success in the States.
NATHAN ROAD ELECTRIC LIGHTING.
the effective width of entrance to the rear seats. The seating ar- rangements of this car are, indeed, far more commodious than one would expect from its overall size, it being possible for persons of than normal stature to
Steel poles are now being erected more
fortably for mile after mile, I do not know. But at this speed it ran smoothly, and without the least fum, which, in my view, is a very fine schievement.'r
Acceleration was excellent when the engine was revving. Naturally when it is off its best it requires speeding up by gear changing. But as this can be done with one finger AERO ENGINES AT MILAN it is not much of a handicap.
on both sides of Nathan Road,"stretch their legs" in either front Kowloon, and high powered electric or back compartment. lights will be hung from wires stretched across the road. The old
gas lamp-posta will soon be taken down, and the bug-bear of being' sandwiched between the lamp post
FAIR
The only criticism I have to make ia in regard to the rod type of controls for the hand accelerator Armstrong Siddeley aaro engines and magneto advance and retard.
and a 'bus, will soon be non-exist-were shown at the Milan Sample They are apt to shift, and I found
cat.
THE PENINSULA HOTEL CORNER.
Fair. The models, which are all that the magneto control continual- of the air-cooled static radial type;ly retarded itself. include the five-cylinder Genet and Springing and steering were both Mongoose and the seven-cylinder excellent. Lynx.
This new Standard impressed me The Lynx engine has been select as one of the best small cars that In spite of the white lines laid by the Kowloon Residents Assocised for service on the new-Munich it has been my pleasure to drive for tion to facilitate the negotiating of Milan nirway over the Alps, while a long time. the corner at the Peninsula Hotel, the two smaller engines are used Kowloon, inconvenience has been for light aircraft and train purposes.
caused by the romantic' and dreamy looking Indian traffic officer who stops the 'bus in spite of the white lines which guide the driver into Nathan Road. At night the mis- understanding is increased when again the traffic officer switches on the wrong light and still signals with his hand for you to carry on!
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INCREASED DEMAND FOR NEW-HUDSON BICYCLES.
The demand for New-Hudson bicycles shows no diminution, and large orders continue to reach the factory, not only from the bome market, but from all over the world.
A BAVING OF PETROL
MOTOR-CYCLING.
MONTHLY RUN OF THE
KOWLOON CLUB.
The monthly run of the Club for August has been fixed for the first Saturday in August. Members are asked to try and keep the date clear and the meeting place is s usual at the Star Forry at 3 p.m. There are several important ques tions to discuss sad it is hoped that as many as possible will attend.
BLESSING THE CARS.
MONTREAL
Recently published reports of It will be noticed that riekstas Tilling-Stevens Motors, Lidl, should
turn into naw begun to Nathan Road vid Middle Boad, be interest every man who is concern. tween the Peninsula and Kowlooned with the problem of rapid trans- Hotels. This alteration of route has port. Tilling-Stevens have proved been ordered as a result of the conclusively that road transport is "blind corner! caused by the high by far the most efficient of all ience around the fiate under con- methods of goods and passenger
carrying; and the Express struction in Nathan Boad
Chassis to be the most economical of all modern commercial vehicles.
At the annual ceremony of bless Not only does the " Express" pra- vide a distinct and profitable saving ing the motor cars in the district in petrol consumption, at least one of Quebec, at St. Louis de Cour mile per gallon better than any ville, there were 1ome 200 vehicles other vehicle of similar horse-power of all kinds massed round en open- and weight carrying capacity, but air altar which had been specially Mgr. O. N. Gariepy performed perfect workmanship, it minimises repair and maintenance charges and the ceremony, following the cele guarantees a length of working life bration of Mass and a special which has fow-wals.
CITROENS FOR HIRE
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MOTOR SUNDRIES COMPANY, Colphy are the owners. The cars by reason of the sound design and erected.
24-25, Great Russell Stroot, London," W.G. 1, England.
A new type of car is now placed at the disposal for the public for hire. It is the French car-Citroen of which the Kowloon Motor Bus inclade both closed in and touring models, while the price is similar to the charge at all other garages- $ an hour,
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THE “DURO" MOTOR CO., LTD.
K..
(NATHAN ROAD, KOWLOON)
ANNOUNCE
The following Reduced Prices
for
HIRE SERVICE
Large Car
Small Car
.........$ $4.50. per hour.
*****...$3.00 per hour. waiting-balf above prices.
THE DURO MOTOR CO., LTD.
Studebaker
HONG KONG delivered PRICES.
ERSKINE SIX
N.A.C.O. Horse Power Rating 18:15. Brake EP. 43 at 3000 Revolutions. Piston Displacement 160,57 Cu. In. Wheel Bass 107 inches. Speed 69 M.P.H
Nett Weight 1294 lbs. ... 5 passanger Tourer Club Sedan “5. passanger" Roadster.
***
***
...
4 passenger
Cabriolet
2 passenger
Sedan Royal ..
5 passenger **
.
G$1,130
2437
1,150
0097 23
1,200
***
1,200
2537
1,260 All prices include Wire Wheels, Leather Upholstery, Front and Bear Bampers, Extra Tira and Tube, Extra Bulb Hore, Shock Absorbers.
DIRECTOR SIX
N.A.C.C. Horse Power Bating 97.34 Brake H.P. 70 at 5000 Bevolutions, Piston Displacement $41.8 Cu. In. Wheel Bass 113inches. Speed 65 M.PH.
Tourer, Royal hi passanger
Nett Weight 3070 lb.
*3030 Roadster...
3480 "Touror Royal ...
3155 10 Club Tedan
3045
Sedan Royal
296
4 pamengur
7 passenger *** & passenger
6 passenger ...
G$1,450
1,500
1,550
1,600
1,700
All pines Inglude Tiso Wheels, Leather Upholstery, Front and Rear Bampers, Extra Tire and Tube, Extra Bulb Horn, Shock Absorbers.
COMMANDER SIX
NAO.C. Hore Power Rating 86 04. Brake H.P.85 at 3000 Revolutions. - Piston Displacement 333.8 Cu. In. Wheel Base 12 inches. Speed 72 M.P.H.
Roadster Regel 4 passeurer... Nett Weight 8318 Ibe.... Club Sedan, ... 5 passanger Cabriolet Regal 4 passenger Sedan Begal ...
$1,900
3453.
1,950
3408
9,000
3580
27
2,000
All prices include Dino Wheels, Leather Upholstery, Frant and Bear Bumpers, Extra Tire and Tube, Extra Bulb Horn, Shock Absorbers.
6 passenger
PRESIDENT EIGHT
N.A.C.C. Horse Power Rating 36.45. Brake H.P. 100 at 3000 Revolutions. Piston Displacement 313 Cu. In. Wheel Base 131 inches. Speed 80 M.P.H
Tourer Biste 7 passenger Nett Weight 3760 be...
7 passenger ***
Sedan State Berline State
7 passenger Limousine State 7 passenger
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4038
4065
4096
G$2,500
2,650
2,700
2,000*
All prices include 6 Wire Wheels, Choice of Upholstery, Front and Rear Bumpers, Extra Tires and Tubas, Extra Bulb Harn, Shock Absorbers, Luggage Brid
THE HONG KONG HOTEL, GARAGE
THE
25 Queen's Road Central
Tel Centrol 4755.
Humber
Built for Satisfaction Overseas THE product of one of the oldest Car Manufacturers in the United Kingdom, the Humber 9/20 HP. 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.
9/20 HP, 2/3 Beater with Diskey Bait
Tourer
9/30 B.P 14/40 1.7. 2-3 Seater with Dinkay Bout 14:40
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14:40 B. Compe with Dickey Seat
9120 ILP. 4-Seater Tourer. Other Models of 30/55 ELP. -Dunlop Tyres and Front When Beatre Standard
O.H.V
The 149 H.P. particularly suitable for riders optereas. The engine possesses a wide margis, of power, sad the entire constriction is of the strength, cetery for use on indiferent ronda. The low enddie
•position gives gceptional ability and cunidence in the rider.
MOTOR CYCLES. "Sport Motor Cycle is
HUMBER LTD. COVENTRY, ENGLAND Razor Branch Oficer 94, New Bond Street, W.1. Hong Kong Agents i MESSES. LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD, Hong Kong
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