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JUNIOR-SENIOR-SIX

A Car for every Puss and Purpose

H.K. $1,750.

GILMAN & CO., LTD.

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Immediate Delivery

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JULY 25th, 1928.

MOTORING NOTES

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

Motor Notes-New Garage in Kowloon-Motor Cycles-Safe Beer for Motorists- Monopoly of the Roads! New Motoring Idea Map Reading-Warsaw to Lodz--Cape Town to Johannesburg by 'Bus-

Motorists Privilege-U.S. View of Ethyl-Motoring without Fatigue.

IN SUMMER OR IN WINTER

IN HUMIDITY OR DROUGHT

Austin Seven

Cheerfully carries on.

Its metal body resists even the Hong Kong climate, and its sturdy well-tested engine recks 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, Chster Road.. Telephones: C. 27 and C. 2487.

[A.F.B.3]

The Motor Stethoscope

A NEW INVENTION FOR MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR VEHICLES OF ALL KINDS, Garages, Repair

SHOPS, ETC.

PRICE:-1-5-0 POST FEIL

AN INDISPENzable Device TOR LOCATING SOUNDS CAUSED..BT DEFECTS IN MOTOR ENGINES AND ALL MOTING MECHANISHA.

WRITE FOR FREE TRIAL.

MOTOR SUNDRIES COMPANY,

24-25, Great Russell Street, Londen, W.C. 1, England.

Humber

The Sturdiest Car for Overseas

ON

NLY a close examination reveals the small details of Humber construction that tell so surely in actual use. The 'margin of strength in their every part enables Humber Models to withstand the test of rough roads and heavy usage-a fact that has long established them in the favour of Colonial Owners.

9/30 HLF. 3/3 Benter

with Dickay Eest

9/30 H.P. 4-Bester *

Топгет

9/20 H.F. 4-Bentir

Saloon

14/40 H.P. 3-5 Soater with Dickey Bent 14/40 H.F. S-Baxter ·

Tourer

14/46 EP. 7-Seater

Saloon 14/40 HP. Coupe with Dickey Bent

9/20 RP. 4-5uter Tourer Other Modelsref 20/55 HP. Dunlop Tyres and Front Wheel Brakes Standard.

The

3:49 H.P.

O.H.Y

MOTOR CYCLES. Sports Motor Cycle

particularly suitable for riders overseas. The engine possesses i Whis margin of power, and the entire construction is of the strength necessary for ac on fadiferent roads. The low, saddle position gives exceptional stability and confidence to the rider.

RÜMBER LTD. COVENTRY, INGLAND, Expert Branch Offer 04, New Bond Street, W.1. Hong Kong Agents: MESSES. LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD, Hong Kong.

MOTOR NOTES.

A LOCAL RESIDENT'S PAIN- FUL EXPERIENCE"

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A well-known local resident had a rather "painful experience" week ago when he decided to re-fill the radiator of his Austin “T."

He had returned to the Peak one evening, and had given his engine a hard run to the top. Not wishing to be bothered with the job of! refilling the radiator the next day he decided to tackle the job whilst he felt "energetic." However, he took his time and after garaging the car and secing to one or two minor matters he began to unscrew the radiator cover. He admitted that be knew it was hot, but did expect that before he had reached the final turn-and-a hall a volume of hot water resembling. A "Yellowstone National Park Geyser" would shoot out of the "baby" radiator with the force of a fire pump. His right arm hap- pened to be in the way and was badly scalded.

MOTOR CYCLES.

NEW MODELS ARRIVE IN HONG KONG.

HUDSON AND ROYAL ENFIELDS,

Motor-cyclist should see the new motor-cycle models which arrived There are by the s.s. Glenogle, four Royal Endelds, two Raleighs, and a Royal Enfield two-stroke. Perhaps the most impressive is the huge 9.76 h.p. four speed "sports Royal Enfield Combination-model

182. The rubber grips, sports handle bars and saddle tank place, this cycle in a class by itself. The side car of polished aluminium is most comfortable, while an addi. tional stay from the sterring lng to the rare axle of the side-car chassis: makes the combination steady and safe. The 4inch tyres are yet an other feature of this fine side-car. The "350" Models, Included amongst the 350 C.C.]

models sports O.H.V.

are two sports Royal Enfields. The bikes are most attractive to the sporting riders; and the statement that they

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"A Car for every Purse & Purpose

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"Senior" Tourer.

4 Wheel Vacuum Servo Brakes. Dewandre Steering.

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HOWLOON.

THE NEW GARAGE IN KOWLOON.

MESSRS. ALEX ROSS & COMPANY'S WELCOME ENTERPRISE.

A BOON TO MOTORISTS AND AN ARCHITECTURAL IMPROVEMENT.

Mention has already been made in our Motoring page of the new garage that is being built at Kowloon and the following further details will be of interest to many motorists in the Colony, This fully equipped Garage and Service Station is situated right at the entrance to Kowloon and Messrs. Alex Ross & Co. are to be congratulated on securing the old Taxicab Garage site for this purpoee.

The Garage, the construction of which is proceeding rapidly, will harmonise with the Railway buildings in the background and. will greatly improve the appearance of the approach to the Star Ferry. The convenience of its situation whether for storage, gasoline, repairs, equipment or tyres is obvious. HOW THE GARAGE IS ·

FITTED.

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The Show Room. In the centre of the main floor is the showroom 2' by 11′ 6′′, in which the latest models of the Firm's many well known agencles will be

The owner cannot really be. termed careless, for the incident could happen to any experienced driver. The fact remains that one were virtually sold was po surprise. by 42 broad, and at each end son view,

hardly expects a high pressure of steam in the tiny radiator of an

Austin "7."

AN INGENIOUS HORN

: BUTTON.

A larger model of the British made "Standard" is at present in the Colony and the position of the electric horn button is worthy of notice. Many makes of cars choose the middle of the steering wheel, while others place the button on

the door of the car.

The position of the button on this "Standard is perhaps the best the throttle lever which extends selected. It is fitted at the end of to a position just short of the steer- ing wheel,

NEW KOWLOON' BUSES..

All models are fitted with neat steering dampers and detachable

rear mud-guards.

The O.H.V. Raleigh, " This machine was unanimously voted the most attractive cycle at last year's Show at Olympít. The saddle tank and graceful curved double exhaust pipes add to the beauty of the machine, while the "Launch" type side-car presents a real sporting combination. Other features of the Raleigh cycles need

little mention, and prospective buyers are advised to give these

their purchase. cycles a "look over" before making

The New Rudge. The "new

Rudge Whitworth **Sports" which has also arrived, is perhaps the biggest surprise of all the new models.

The illustrations of the mount,

The Kowloon Motor Bus Com- pany are receiving several Thorny- croft Omnibuses from Home on which heralded its arrival failed August 2nd. These buses have a wheel base of 18 feet 6 inches, with to make much impression. Hor a overall length of 25 fest, 32 ever, before the cycle was com inches. These buses will hold 35

PROPOSED DOUBLE

DECKERS.

passengers, which is five more than pletely assembled the excellent lines the present big Leyland 'Buses. It of this "Sports 'Bus" began to is understood that the "bodies of atrike the eye, and when "fixed these buses will be built locally.

up" and fitted with the деж 6-volt head lamp, and "Brooklands Silencers" the machine was good to look at from almost any view. Once outside with the huge saddle tank between one's legs the machine was everything one could desire. The exhaust system of this new machine is all that can be wish ed as regards appearance and over-sized efficiency; while the internal expanding brakes give the rider a feeling of safety at all speeds. The Rudge system of pro- portional coupled brakes is, per- haps, tho neme of perfection.

The Kowloon Motor Bus Company also made an application to the Government for permission to order 'several double deckers. The type mentioned wero the Titan Leyland type, model L.D.I.

They are thirteen feet high, with a seating capacity for 51 passengers. The access to the top deck is similar to those at Home, being the circular staircase type. In the photograph these 'buses did not look top heavy, while they are stated to be very In fact, after looking over the safe. The type of motor 'hus would new models the prospective buyer be ideal for the Summer nights it will remain vastly puzzled as to

which to purchase. one gets a place on top.

The Government decided that they could not grant the Company the permission owing to the pre- sence of the trees in Nathan Road..

STUDEBAKER GOES AHEAD.

WARSAW TO LODZ.

AN ERSKINE TRIUMPH.

Announcement of another Euro

•Retail deliveries of Studebaker and Erskine cars throughout the pean triumph for the Erskine Six world during the month of May has been made by The Studebaker exercded deliveries for the same Corporation of America. Acoord- period last year by 34.5 per cent, ing to cables from Warsaw, Poland, according to a statement issued by an Erskine Six Royal Bedno laat The Studebaker Corporation of weer defeated a field of 120 com America May was the ninth con-petitors, in a race from Warsaw to secutive month that Studebaker de Lodz, covering 1,103 kilometres in liveries have shown an increase 17 hours 43 minutes. over the corresponding month of the previous year. In the United States, May deliveries to customers were the largest in five years, and the last 10 days of the month the largest of any corresponding period in history. Studebaker's May in- crease was attained despite the fact that deliveries for the automotive miles. The Erskine whe driven

industry as a whole remained stationary.

The race was arranged by the Automobile Club of Lods, and in- eluded, some of the most difficult highways in Entope. In winning first prize against a field including both European and American cars the Erskine Bix averaged 38.3 miles an hour for the distance of 684.00

by B. Zychon, Studebaker Erskine dealer in Krakow, Poland.

The main building is 150 long space of 20 by 42 is walled off. That at the Eastern end will be & Repair shop fitted up with the latest machinery. In this wing is also installed the latest oil drainage pit system and in addition & vul canining plant. for tyre and service repaira.

All the equipment for expeditious accumulator service is provided, as well as everything necessary to effect repairs to motor electrical system of car lighting and starting. Provision is also to be made for a complete modern car-washing, and, more important still, greasing service which, as every owner knows to his cost, is one of the essentials most often overlooked and most disliked by the owner-driver.

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The space at the Western end of the ground floor "is divided into two rooms, that on Salisbury Road being the office and one at the back stock room, especially arranged for the display of accessories of which a large and varied stock will always be carried.

Í HEVROIFT/

Well lit, with full length plate glass windows extending across the whole of the frontage, a very. pleasing and attractive display will undoubtedly be made in this show-

rooni,

well known name, but also to the great variety of sizes entled for.

The Management.

The whale of the working of this Garage, will be under constant Foreign supervision and Foreign experts will be in entire charge of all the work undertaken. Full facilities for the demonstration of any of the lines carried will always be available and special showroom displays will be arranged from time to time.

For several years pass Messrs. Alex Ross & Co. have represented the leading British Manufacturera of Commercial vehicles, Cars and Motor cycles, and one of the features of their representation has been the special attention given to Service, an important and neces- sary adjunct most essential to the Customer when so far removed from the Manufacturer's spáre parts and replacements stock.

The majority of their Agencies are well known locally especially as regards the sale of Dennis Commercial and Passenger Vehicles, the Austin "Seven,” Triumph, "A.J.S." and Indian" Motor-

representation of one or two cycles In addition they handle the Marine engine manufacturers in- cluding that of Messrs. J. W. Brooke & Co, Ltd. of Lowestoft, and several engineering, concerns of repute.

On The First Floor. There are two main entrances to Unquestionably, Alex Roes & Co. the Garage proper from Salisbury are to be heartily congratulated on Road, with separate entrances to their foresight in meeting such a the two wings, and ample provision fine building in auch an excellent is made on all sides for lighti position, and equally to be con- From the two wings ladders lead gratulated are the Railway Autho up to the floors above, both roomsrities who have done everything being used for stock rooms.

possible to ensure that the enter pise shall be helped forward as expeditiously as possible.

A system of indexing the very large stock of mare parts carried, and a very efficient arrangement for the prompt handling of orders for replacement parts will be in operation from the beginning...

Special provision is also being made for the storage of Goodyear Tyres and Mechanical rubber goods, a very large stock of which must always be carried owing not only to the phenonenal increase in the demand for all goods bearing this new service.

the

Under such management Garage will serve an undoubted need and it happily combines irtility and beauty in the lay out and design. It is expected that the building will be completed by September 1st and full informa tion will be given later of the date on which Mesars. Alex Ross & Co. will be ready to inaugurate their

HONG KONG DELIVERED PRICES.

SERIES A. B. "NATIONAL"

RA.C. Horse Power Rating 21.7 PISTON Displacement

Joe Frosting Veneporation

CHEVROLET

Brake Horse Power 35 at 2200 Revolutions Wheelbase 107 inchas

Gs. 580

-.107.9 Cu. In.

NETT

F.O.B.

EXTRA

WEIGHT

FACT:

NETT

PACKING SHIPMENT DELIVERY

NETT CASH

HONG KONG

It

CHASSIS TON ROADSTER 2 Passenger .. TOURER

• COACH.. COUPE

.1765 Ib. G$375

0121

G$184

2100

495

56

219

770

15

5 Passenger

2160

495

56

219

770

#

5 Passenger

2430

585

45

270

900

2 'Passenger

2305

595

270

910

*

2340

665

270

980

#

• SEDAN LANDAU

6 Passenger

2505

875

270

$90

5 Passanger 2375

715

270

1020

CABRIOLET 4 Passenger

Hong Kong Price faclades apare rim Tyre & Tube, Right Hand Drive.

Hong Kong Price includes spare rim Tyte & Tabe, Bumper, Balb Horn Drab Duck Top, Right Hand Drivo. Hong Kong Price includes spare rim Tyre & Tube, Bamper, Bulb Horn, Hight Hand Drive.

SERIES L. 0.* CAPITOL !!:

G$495 610

G$40

40%

Brake Horse Power 35 at 2200 Revolutions WhetBaie 194 inches

G$185 185

720:

860

B.A.C. Horse Fower Esting 21.7. PISTON Displacement 107.9 Cu. In.

2130 Tb: Chassis 1 Tod Chassis 1 Ton with Cab ..................2500

Hong Kong Prios includes spare rim, Tyre and Tube and 4 fenders.

THE HONG KONG HOTEL GARAGE

25, Queen's Road Central. ·

Tel. Central 4759.