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JUNIOR-SENIOR-SIX
Car for every Busi and Purpose
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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 5th, 1928.
C.290.
IMMEDIATE
SINGER
A Car for every Purse & Purpose
K. 226.
· DELIVERY
DUKTOR
H.K. $1,750.
GILMAN & CO., LTD.
BODAER
THE IDEAL CAR
MOTORING NOTES
A Weekly Review dealing with Matters of Interest to all Local Motorists.
Motor Notes-Revolution in Road Transport-Farm Motoring-Motor Prices
FOR HONG KONG IS
Austin Seven
First Cost-
-Low, Upkeep-Small.
An Investment,
Paying Huge Dividends
in Pleasure, Comfort and Convenience.
Ask for full detalls
To-day.
Sole Agents 1.
ALEX. ROSS & CO. (CHINA), LTD.
Prince's Building, and 1a, Chater Road. Telephones: C. 27 and C. 2487.
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Car that could not be wrecked" The English Impossible"-First Offender Motorists-- Holder of First Motor Licence Ethyl Exonerated.
MOTOR NOTES.
BRIDGE AT DANGEROUS CORNER WIDENED.
“PUSH BIKE" RECORD.
OVER NINETY MILES A DAY FOR TWELVE. MONTHS.
CAR THAT COULD NOT BE WRECKED.
HURLED DOWN BANK IN ROUGH RIDING TEST:
was
A large saloon motorcar overturned twice completely down aateep embankment, and then drove away almost unharmed with the Secretary for the Dominions, Mr. L. S. Amery, as passenger.
An astonishing record has been A ride around the New Terti set up by the "push bike " tories reveals quite number of cyclists in the test fleet at FortTHEN DRIVEN AWAY WITH road improvements, the chief being Dunlop, Birmingham in England.
CABINET MINISTER. the reconstruction. of a really During the last twelve months for week they actually dangerous corner on the road be five days a
between ninety and tween Shatin and Taipo. The pedalled corner in question includes a bridge ninety-five miles a day in all over a waterfall first after the long weathers, each driver averaging hill climb from Shatin to Taipo. 19,213 miles throughout the year. The one side of the bridge railing. The total mileage covered by the has been taken down and workmen entire fleet of sixteen cars, three are busy widening the bridge. motor lorries, Ave motor cycles There is however, still a super and two "push bikes "was 835,049.
The occasion was a demonstration Buous amount of sand at the hair. The longest runs, done by car in pin bends leading from Shatin to one day were the 425 miles from the Reservoir. They are not much Dieppe to Bordeaux and the 438 by Vauxhall Motors that their six- worry to motorists, but they cermiles from Glasgow to Birming cylinder 20-80 hp. car was fully motor capable of coping with conditions tainly send your heart to your ham and London, while a mouth when you are astride a two lorry put up the excellent per in any of our Dominions and formance of 323 miles from Birmingham to Weymouth and colonies.
wheeler.
PROPOSED MOTOR-CYCLE
TRIAL
back.
WEEK-END "BEAUTY
SHOWS."
They first of all drove the car up steep gradient of about 1 in 2 over rough ground covered with long grass, so that the car bumped No further developments have
and pitched violently without, how been announced in connection with
The popularity of the recent ever, receiving any damage. My the proposed Motor Cycle trial by.
motor Concours d'Elégance at A. J. Hancock was the driver, and the Mator Cycle Club of the Hong Bournemouth may foreshadow an he twisted the car bere and there Kong Volunteers. cannot be
cra when events of this kind will over mounds and ditches which said that the first trial evoked be similar, to dog shows, the num-looked as if they might give serious immediate enthusiam, when brought her and popularity of which is trouble to even an army tank, off it proved a thorough success positively amazing. I can imagine Finally, he brought the car to The Volunteers would be wall keen owner-drivers scanning-sche- advised to carry on with their pro-dules of forthcoming contests and rest on the edge of a steep embank posals and the entries will soon making a concours the object of meat, and mechanics, with the aid .follow..
many a week-end run, says a of levers, literally hurled it over writer in The Light Car and the edge. Accompanied by bicken- ing crashes it turned over twice, Cyclecar.
Anally coming to rest in the bottoin of a gully the right way up.
NEW HARLEY DAVIDSON
MODELS ARRIVED.
A visit to the Harley Davidson's Agents Messrs. A Gascon & Co. will reveal the latest 1919 models, of Harleys which have just arrived by the Empress of dia. A totally new model is offered in the form of a twin V. engine of 750. c. capacity which is neatly fitted to the "Single" frame. All new Harleys have a new head light system which adds to the beauty of these ma chines. The exhaust system of the Dew small "twin is also a point for comment. The exhaust pipes meet under the gear box, and emerge on both sides of the cycle
The iden, of course, has a great deal to recommend it. Before long
This started a small fire, which we should have people taking the same pride in cara as they do in was, however, quickly extinguish pedigree dogs and ather prize ed. and Mr. Hancock, jumping into stock, whilst considerable en- the driving scat, started up the couragement would be given to engine, at once, and later picked up those who have good ideas for im- Mr. Amery, who had been watching proving the appearance and com- the proceedings.
Cash prizes fort of motorcars. would be necessary, of course, the first prize being equal, say, to four entry fees, the second to two and the third to one.
A MATTER OF NERVES.
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MOTOR-CAR PRICES.
REDUCTIONS BY AUSTIN COMPANY.
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Reductions in the prices of Austin motor-cars were announced. on August 13th. Coming at a time Two messages,have been received when there was talk of increases, upon the arrival of Francis Birtles the announcement caused much in Australia after completing the speculation in the motor trade first motor journey from London to generally comments the Times. Melbourne.
Only a few days previously ruïnours To Bean Cars, Ltd, Birtles him- of increases were insistent, and self cabled:-
then at least two companies who "Have got away with the jour.produce light models at popular: ner alright. Got through over prices declared that the land from India to Burma-the movement of prices was bound to English impossible route! From 'be in an upward direction: A re- Rangoon I got through to Lower presentative of the Clyno Company Burma. Then the wet season set expressed the belief that the in- in, but I got through to the last cease would be about 5 per cent, lap. All good plains, but waist and that all the mass-produced cars deep in foods So. I had to would have to wake the same in- break the journey for 200 miles only out of 13,300. The Indian. papers now say that it's up to the Government to make a road through After spending a few weeks in Melbourne. I am going up country to finish my film:" The following message reached the Dunlop Rabber Co.
Sir Herbert Austin' discussed his "Birtles arrived Melbourne reasons for the latest price reduc F.IIL great reception congratu- tion.It is a continuation," he lated by Premier Victoria on aaid, of our previous practice of wonderful achievement:
passing on to the purchaser at the
+
crease.
The Austin reduction recalls the departure made by two companies the Morris and Olyno a few months ago, when they announced new models of "baby" cars ap- proximating to the Austin Seven, although the now Clyno model was. rated at nine horse-power.
Asked if he had any message earliest possible moment the ad for England, Birtles replied,vantages we are able to obtain by Bean and Dunlop bave done increased turnover and improved their job Distance 17,300 miles production methods. Each year our land; 1,800 sea. Wore out wale position in these respects has im six covers; no burate; 8 pune-prored, and the substantial reduc tures. Birtles desires thank Cal- tion now being made in our prices cutta. Rangoon, Singapore, Dan-is largely owing to the £600,000 lop thepots for great sesistance. expenditure recently completed for Mailing photographs.” “ Sir George Beharrell cabled out congratulations. in there
his
words
A
increases in buildings, plant, and equipment." The early announce. ment was made partly to stop the slump in cars which always occurs at this time of the year owing to "Hearty congratulations on remarkable performance and the the expectation of reductions being.
announced at the Motor Show. successful conclusion of your Captain Grindley, bf the Car London-Meibourne car journey Mart, London, expressed the belief alter 17,000 miles of nerve-rack- that this reduction would result in The actual damage to the car was、ing adventure. Your grit has other companies cancelling their in- added another tribute to British tention to raise prices. His view apparently very slight, and the en-
industry which supplied the,, car
was shared by many others on the. closed body-work of the saloon stood up magnificently. None of the wia-
and its accessories"
selling side of the industry. dows was broken with the exception
Mr. H. Kerr Thomas, managing, of the wind screen, which, it was director of Bean Cars, Ltd., sent sisted, was fractured by tools fall the following cablegram- ing out of their box.
Li
Have you ever been driven by a
The "Tumbler." so as to appear as a Two-port man who invariably acts a moment model.. Exceptional capabilities | or two later than you would your-
The doors all opened satisfactori- are accorded to this new exhaust self? When another car comes out ly and the chassis and engine were system. The price of these models of a side turning he does not start perfectly sound. The mudguards is very tempting, and a visit to the | to brake ki kood 49 0, would have and the running boards were, Agents is advised.
done, and when it is necessary to course, damaged; but the body was swerve he always seems to do so at otherwise intact. As an instance It is very of the strain that had been imposed, the very last moment. nerve-racking being driven by one earth and grass had been forced of these "late" drivers, although between the tyres and the rims of many are perfectly safe and have the wheels as the car rolled over, blameless record extending over but the tyres were unpunctured. A number of years, says The Light Car and Cyclecar.
HE GOT IT
The old campaigner had just left his car and was walking across the pavement to enter a shop when he was stopped by a beggar.
"Don't refuse a trife," said the latter; "I'm an old soldier."
"An old soldier, eh1" was the quick response. Then I'll give you a test. Shun! Eyes right Eyes Front. Stand at easel Now, what comes next!"
Present alma," retorted the beggar." CONTACT," in The Motor
WOMEN DRIVERS ARE IMPROVING.
Mr. Hancock was so confident in the car that he had volunteered to sit in it when it was pushed down the bank if he was strapped in. but it was decided that the car had better go down alone.
The cause is capable of a simple explanation. Some people trans fer thoughts into action very much quicker than others, simply be
the mechanism between Mr. Amery, speaking later at a cause their brain and their muscles is luncheon in the Vauxhall, workaj sensitive and in good working said that the car might be called the Vauxhall tumbler. "Let me order. This accounts, of course, for the fact that when you are not assure you," he declared, that in the best of health a high having recently been many thou- average speed is extremely difficult to maintain. Slow-acting senses sands of miles in a car in our produce emergencies which would Dominions, I was never asked to not arise if brain and muscles were perform two summersaults in suc
cession. acting as one.
The standard of road behaviour af present-day women drivers is certainly getting higher, comments a writer in The Light Car und Cyclecar. Recently, he says, I have noticed many of them, and have been lost in admiration at their careful, and considerable, methods. Of course, there are exceptions, but, is becoming more and more obvious
AFTER THE BY-PASS-THE
DAN BOTTLE-NECK,
Attention has been called to a defect of new by-pass roads which
Mr. Amary, referring to the handicap under which British motor-car manufacturers were work- ing at the moment, said that our present scale of taxation on horse- power was a direct discouragement to the all-round car. He hoped that it would not be long before the generally speaking, the woman at It is, remarks The Motor that position of our national finance the wheel is so safe nowadays that while these roads afford relief over would enable us to remedy that even a man who is positively finicky the area covered by them, in some anomaly. when acting as passenger will enter the traffic which they eventual- willingly and without qualms sitly disgorge has to pile up and con Women who drive have been sub-gest some bottle-neck. The result
beside her.
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35 Passenger Guy Motor-bus.jerted to torrent of critics is that the advantage gained in
Built specially for Shanghai.
Recently delivered.
A. LUNG & CO.
LOCAL AGENTS.
IGNORANCE, IN HIGH
PLACES.
most of it prejudiced in recentepeed on the by-pass is lost by the years, and they labour under the subsequent hold-up. A notable ex- handicap that if they are involved ample of this is at Esher, at the
end of the Kingston, by-pass.
Those who know about motor in an accident the very fact of This only shows how the gradual cycles, who live amongst motor- their sex tells against them. It is time that this reflection on their process of improving ways and com cycles and motorcyclists, and who munications will reveal new and also mingle with real and imagin- ability was removed.
even greater, problems which do notary Powers that Bo in the motor- seem to have been foreseen. It ing world, cannot help noticing CROSSLEYS. OVERSEAS. also portends, unless we are much and deploring, says Motor Cycling, mistaken, state-of-affairs which the hopeless lack of interest con- The recently marketed 15.7 h.p. may result in sweeping away some cething our affairs which is Crossley six-cylinder model has met of those pleasant ways where old evidenced by almost everyone in with a very gratifying demand time attractions are to be found, whose hands our enjoyment of the from, Overseas, Chassis are being the very nature of which, while road repose. On the very rare oc sent to Australia and New Zealand, historically interesting and price caslons when the affairs of motor- and complete cars have been sup-less in their associations with the cyclists are mentioned in Parlin plied already to practically every past, are in the moder
views are expressed, whilst politi British Colony. It is felt that this dbstructive to rapid to sense, tent, extraordinarily ill-formed car will be eminently suited for From whichever angle it is view cians and political brganizations, Overseas needs as it retains the ed the more does experience show if they ever concern themselves Crowley characteristics of stardis that we appear to be passing head-with motorcyclists, invariably do ness and strength whilst fulfilling long into a peried when it sectie song manner which metelygas. A debind for a high-grade car at Inevitable that even greater sacri venir a very inadequate apprecis
tion of our requirements. moderate price.
fices will be called for.
"Our warmest congratulations
The reductions include the fol- lowing
7 hp. touring car, from £135 ta £125; 7 hp, saloon, from £150 to on successful accomplishment of £135; 15 Ep. Clifton tourer (five- your remarkable journey which seater), from £255 to £245; 12 b.p. reflects greatest credit on your open road tourer, from £295 to ability and pluck."
£903; 16 h.p. open road tourer, from Sir Robert Hadfield, Bart., has £333 to £315; and the 90 h.p. six- written the following letter to the cylinder Ranelagh, from £875 to
3395.. intrepid motorist:
"Dear Mr. Birtles,
accom-
"Allow me to offer heartiest
plishment of your many great congratulations on the feats of motoring, also the fact that you were the first man to have motored right through from England to Australia. In doing all this you must have passed through almost unbeard-of hard" ships, and required an iron will to surmount the difficulties you (Continued on next Column).
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have met with on to толу. Occations.
Your splendid ran shows that a British-made car, of British- steel and workmanship, is fully able to meet overseas conditions. It is in fact a triumph for the British car, and confirms that. we can compete with and beat the American productions.
"Yours sincerely,
R. A. HADFIELD."
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