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WHIPPET

FOURS & SIXES

INCREASED POWER

LONGER WHEEL BASE

CHROMIUM PLATED RADIATORS

LONGER SPRINGS

GREATER BEAUTY

And LOWEST PRICES in their respective classes

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DISTRIBUTORS GILMAN & CO., LTD.

MOTOR NOTES FROM

GREAT BRITAIN.

THE TRIUMPH OF THE

GOLDEN ARROW,"

[FROM A LONDON CORRESPONDENT.]

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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1929.

The Singer people have wisely adopted a plan for compelling owners to treat their new cars with respect for the first 500 miles. This

crusists of a special set-screw which prevents the throttle being opened to an extent which might damage a new engine. It is undoubtedly an Arrangement in the best interests of the owner which affects the life of the car.

་་ The Life of a dar.

What is the life of a car now. adays? On all sides one hears of prodigious mileages run. A recent purchaser of a 1993 h.p. Star ne tually bought his car as a direct result of a chance conversation on the road. The owner of cient car of the same make informed him that he had bought his with

The designing genius of Captain J. S. Irving combined with the driving skill of Major H. O. D. Segrave has restored to Britain the World's Land Speed Record by the truly amazing margin of nearly 4 In.p.b. The

Golden Arrow" may he said to have gone almost straight from the drawing board to the scene of its triumph at Daytona where it vindicated to the fallest degree the brains and workmanship respona, mileage of 150,000 to its credit gible for its being.

and had then ran it every day for three years at a total cost of under 30 shillings for replacements.

very an-

It is not generally known that the beautiful streamlined body work was

There are, too, numerous commer- actually constructed in little over three weeks and that Thrupp &cial vehicles piling up enormous Maberly's workmen on several oo mileages as a matter of course... In casions had to work a 24 hour day Adelaide, for instance, there is a to get through in time. The whole fleet of 23 Commer lorries covering thing was so complicated, partian average of 73 miles a day. cularly owing to the intricate fair- ings, that the utmost care was-need- ed throughout, especially as all the body parts had to be prepared with- -out the chassis which was then in, course of erection elsewhere.

Nearly 500 sq. ft. of stout gauge aluminium were used, hand-beaten to shape, and the panelling was fixed to iron hoops which themselves had to be fitted without interfering with the engineers who were work ing on the chassis. Without the highest degree of co-operation, in. fact, the car would never have been ready in time.

In the actual record run Major Segrave took about 4 miles to get up speed before entering the timed stretch and for the first part of the run was able to watch the revolu tion, counter dial and change from 1st to 2nd, and 2nd to top at exactly 3,200 r.p.m. A Smith re- volution indicator was used besides thermometers, nil gauges and K.L.G. plugs from the same or ganisation.

"Campbell's "Bluebird.".

At the time of writing it is not known whether the track conditions at Verneuk Pan will allow Captain Malcolm Campbell to try to capture the speed record with his Blue- bird. He has certainly had bad Juck in his venture and it would be a great disappointment if it was found impossible to make the at tempt. Nowhere would this be more keenly felt than at the Arrol-Aster works in Scotland where the body. was redesigned and built, and à number of alterations made to the engie and transmission. The space between the rear wheels and the body has been decked in, by the way, so as to give good adhesion by means of wind pressure on the decking.

. Some Modern Tendencies. Very modern tendencies are eri- dent in the new Arrol-Aster "Sixes" and straight cights For in-

stance, the exhaust gas peecessary to beat the header of the manifold is led off through the passages erst in the cylinder block, the actual leads being tubes. This method overcomes the dificulty of obtaining a hót spot" when the exhaust manifold is on the opposite side of the engipe to the izlet.

Again, easy adjustment of the brakes is a feature of these cars; for the driver just turns a little handle at the side of the gear lever, so that he can adjust the brakes while driving..

The various improvements which have been carried out in the latest 14/45 h.p. Talbot have develpood this successfub model rather than altered it. One of the most out standing features is the mounting of the engine on rubber with ex- cellent results as regards silence and smoothness. The Silentbloc system, which is also used for the suspension, requires no lubrication. Another feature of interest to Overseas users is the addition of a large air cleaner for the carburetter. intake.

Until quite recently, “Sports- man's Coupe was not within the range of the motorist of moderate means as this type of body was only fitted to quite expensive chassis, but

the Singer Company has entirely changed the situation by marketing "Junior" Sportsman's Coupe at £175. The engine is specially tuned and the car with its black and crimson fabric body is most attraë- tive and lively, the

MOTOR NOTES

Among these are several 14 year old struction not only of machines but December 7. the British Cycle & models each having over 200,000 to

of components and accessories The Motor Cycle Manufacturers & Trad its credia Again one of the latest type of Commer buses has been Renald Mark 10 chain with the keyers Union state that the various ed bush feature is a case in point. arrangements which were found so running six double journeys daily It was found that the ordinary useful by Overseas visitors at the between Leicester and Nottingham

fast show will this year be elaborat- and during the first six and a half chain under "extremely bad con- months for which figures are avail-ditions is liable to develop tight ed. The trade reference library was able actually covered no less than joints with consequent loss of power much appreciated as also the Over and chain breakage. The new seas Traders Club with facilities 60,000 miles.

chain solves this problem successful for correspondence and business

generally,

Demonstrating Endurance.

Trolley Bases Displace Trams. The performance of the two Ariel machines, which won the Maudes

About a year ago part of the Trophy awarded annually for the local tramway system having got best performance of the year, has beyond repair, the Kentish town of draw attention to the amazing Maidstone purchased a number of endurance of the modern British 6-wheeled trolley buses from Ran motor cycle. On that occasion thesomes, Sims Jefferies. These were two machines covered 10,000 miles double-decked 58-senters... Some in a total running time of 530 hours working figures over three months during which period the engines are now avaliable and make inter- made about no million revolutions esting reading the average operat Immediately after that the 230 e.c.

ing expense per trolley 'bus mile and the 300 e.c. inachine covered 47

was 12751 pence whilst the average miles and 32 miles respectively, in

revenue was 2633 penec. The a one hour speed test on the Brook mileage amounted to 112,758 and the lands Track.

number of passengers to 1,587,299. Compared with the number of passengers carried on the trams on the same route during the corre sponding period of the previous year, there is significant rise of 21.2 per cent, testifying to the popularity of the new mode of transport.

At the time of writing a standard 330 cc. Dunnelt o.h.v. stroke ranchine, picked out of stock, is carrying out a high-speed eadur ance test on the Montlhery track at the hands of a team of British riders. The test is under the doser vation of the Auto Cycle Union which is working in conjunction with the French officials. During the first four days the machine cover. ed 4,446 miles. The total mileage up to date is 7,560 in seven days and the average speed day and night, including stops for replenish- the track is not lighted the machine depends on its own lighting set.

These long endurance tests and races are responsible for a great deal of progress in design and con

Compared with the tram-car, the trolley bus postesses much greater mobility and offers more comfort for the passengers. Its rapid ac celeration enables it to give the quickest service where traffic is con

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CARS & TRUCKS.

SHOWROOM "DURO" MOTOR CO., LTD. SERVICE STATION" NATHAN ROAD, KOWLOON,

DISTRIBUTORS :-GILMAN & CO, LTD.

**Matchless " machines have started the year well with a number of successes to their credit. At a race meeting held at Bludenz, Aus- tria, the fastest time of the day was drive and mechanical tyre pump. made by R. Pitcher on a Model Marles type of cam and roller steer

V/2" In addition the same ridering is employed and six brakes are gained the special award for place in the 500 cc., while U. Baumitted, the 4-wheel brakes being gartner gained the Premier award for the 350 c. class on a Model "T/S,"

In a reliability trial in Czechos ovakia the four Matchless "* ma- chines entered were the only full team to finish and be classiñed. Some idea of the strenuous condi- tions can be gained from the fact that the temperature at the time was 30 degrees below zero and the 130 miles distance had to be covered nt an average speed of 28 mp.h though the roads were very bad and covered with deep snow.

future.

In the course of a review of the new Latil type B3 6-tonner recently Motor Transport emphasized the importance of time saving in goods- carrying vehicles. In referring to operated by Dewandre vacuum

exceptional road performances it, is service. The new chassis is reported usual to express the results obtained to have behaved very satisfactorily in terms of ton-miles per gallon throughout a series of drastic tests el fuel consumed but with com- in the hilly Peak district of Derby-paratively low petrol prices and shire and delivery of complete Feen competition it is doubtful whe vehicles in expected in the nearther the fuel factor is of so much importance as the time occupied The latest 30 ct. Guy chassis on a given journey. a remarkable for its high efficiency! The Latil vehicle in question ever power unit which enables long dis with a governed engine is easily tances to be covered at a high aver-capable of maintaining 35 m.p.h. age speed. The 4-cylinder engine has with full load on the level, that a capacity of 3.308 c.c. and is fitted is 210 net ton-miles per hour. In- with a detachable head. The comternal expanding brakes are applied. bustion chambers have been design to all four wheels simultaneously ed to promote turbulence and are with an expanding brake on the completely machined to definite transmission. dimensiona to ensure uniform com- pression in each cylinder and an unusually high compression ratio An sir filter is provided for the

the rear axle is that it" is fully floating; the weight of the vehicle and load is not borne by the axle | shafts and, further, the wheels can not become detached even should the

A motor bandit disguised as a clergyman kept watch while his ac complices raided a shop in Balham

ments, etc. exactly 45 p.. A./ Gested and frequent staps essential, Ltd., well known as makers of carburetter. A good point about High-road, London.

CHEVROLET

HONG KONG DELIVERED PRICES

INTERNATIONAL SERIES “A C" PASSENGER.

R.A.C.Hores-Power Rating 26,33.

Brake Horse Power 48 at 2,600 Revolutions.

Piston Displacement 194 Cubic Inch Wheel Base 107 Inches.

Speed 66 M.P.H.

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Kart

Weight

10. B

Roadster..........2-pass. 2,006 The Tourer ...

Factory

Packing

Nett

Extens Shipping Hong Kong

Deilvery Price

54 210 790

... Price

$525

0554 G3218 G$790

-pass. 2,030 lbs.

585

Coach (3 doors) .......................5-post: 2,318 Ibs. Coupe.

+595

40

265

900

2-pass. 2,178-Iba,

595

265 900

5-pass. 2,398 lbs.

875

263

960

...4-pass

2,278 lbs.

695

40

265 1,000

14

5-pass,

2,396 ba

725

265 1,030

Sedan

Cabriolet

Landau Sedan

40

40

40

Hong Kong Price includes spare rim Tirs & Tube, Bumper, Balb Horn,

Eight Hand Drive.

INTERNATIONAL SERIESTM“A C" COMMERCIAL

R.A.C. Boran-Power Rating 20,35,

Brake Hors-Power 48 at 2,600 Revolutiona

Piston Displacement 101 Cubic Inch. Wheel-Base 107 Inches.

Speed 46 M.P.H.

Half Ton Chassis (20 x 450 Tires). 1,618 lbs. G$400 G$20 G8155 G$575

Half Ton Chassis and Cab No. 560 · 2015

513

· 20 215

750

Cab Top Express Truck 129 2,250 Ibs. Screen Express Truck

555

20 240 815

13

103 2,705 Iba.

505

20

265

880

Combination Track

to

104 2,530 lbs.

206 2,285 lbs.

605 "895 84 2,265 16. B40

20." 265

89)

20 250 895 20.255

915

Panel Express Truck Eight Passenger Bas

Hong Kong Price includes spare rim Tire and Tube, Right Hand Drive,

INTERNATIONAL SERIES “L O" UTILITY,

B.AC. Hor-Power Rating #623.

Brake Horse-Power 48 at 2,500 Revolutions,

Platen Displacement 194 Cubis Inch Wheel-Base 131 Inches.

Speed 60 M.PH.

13 Ton Chassis (20 x 60 Tires) 4. 2,435 lba..G$545 · 0$ 45 G$165 G$755-

2,290 1b

545 2,410 lbs.

1 Ton Chassis (0x 6 Tirea):

11 Ton (146) Chassis) { }

645

115

185

-825 -215 185 945 Hong Kong Price încludes spare rim Tire and Tube and 4 Fenders, EXTRA FOR BODIES MOUNTED ON 181” CHASSIS.

Sedan Cab

Cab Top Body Screen Body Combination Fanol Body 12 P. Bus

935

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No, 508

400 Ibu. - C$ 95 · 0$30 G$ 65 03190 ° ....No. 328 775 lbs.

175 30

15 No. 943 BC0 lbs.

20

145 420 250 30 No. 303 1,000 lb.. No. 105 800 158. 270 30 125

305 ..No. 39 775 lbs.

145

130

435

All Prices and Specifications subject to change without notice.

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25, Queen's Road Central.

Tel. Central 4759-

New Commercial Vehicle Models.

A new entry into the commercial vehicle field is the A.J.S. bus and lorry chassis from the Wolverhamp- ton works of A.J. Stevens & Co,

motor cycles and side cars. This has a 6-cylinder, a.b.v. engine, of 3,800 cc. capacity, developing 34 bh.p. at 2,000 r.p.m. The 4-speed gearbox has central change and to f power take-off for speedometer axle shafts break.

Some Motor Cycle Notes. In announcing that the Fifteenth International Cycle & Motor Cycle Show, will take place at Olympia, London from November 30

A court-martial at Toulón" has condemned a sailor to two years" imprisonment for throwing a ma chine gun into the sea in a fit of anger at being refused leave.

Another year of triumph

for Studebaker's ERSKINE SIX

STUDE

KİRʼL NEW ERSKINE SIX ROYAL SEDAN - Six-wire wheels

and folding luggage grid included.

AST YEAR motorists invested more than £7,000,000 in new Erskine Sixes! Thus the world enthusiastically ap proves this Studebaker car which won the champion. ship of its low priced class by racing 1,000 miles in 984 minutes. This steadily growing popularity is proof of the desirability of a high quality six at moderate cost, built to Studebaker's quality standards. A family car with the roomy, hydraulically cush- ioned comfort of expensive automobiles. Studebaker's engi- neering genins gave the thrill and satisfaction of championship performance to this Erskine, noted for its economy of petrol and lubricant. Come see the beauty of this new Erskine Six and see the Studebaker-built champion car you will want to own.

A stack model Erskine Six Röyal Sedanį as illustrated above...res cently defeated a field of 120 American and Conti nental cars in a difficult 1103 kilometer run be tween Warsaw and Lodz, Poland. This competition was supervised by the Automobile Club of Lodz

Studebaker's Four Lines. Studebaker builds four great lines of careThe President Fight (80,000 maila minthe): The Commander, Ellet: The Direcine, $5000.asiela 471) Zraking (1000 miles in 984 minutes). Each is backed in Bunke

PRICES RANGE FROM HK. 82,320 to H.K. $6,140.

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