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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

SHOWROOM

SERVICE STATION

"DURO" MOTOR CO., LTD. NATHAN ROAD, KOWLOON.

DISTRIBUTORS GILMAN & CO., LTD.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY JULY 31, 1929.

MOTOR NOTES

HUDSON MOTOR COMPANY.

PRESIDENT'S ROMANTIC.

RISE.

The rise of William J. McAncery to the presidency of the Hudson Motor Car Company, second largest independent in the automotive field, forms one of the major industrial newspapers throughout the United States have seized upon to inspire the youth of their country

TAXIS IN CALCUTTA. WILLYS-KNIGHT 70-B. romances of America, and one that

ERSKINE'S TO THE FORE.

PERFORMANCE IS FACTOR IN ITS WIDE ACCLAÏM.

الله

Should you call a taxi" in Calcutta, the chances are that it REMARKABLE PERFORMANCE. would be nn Erskine Six that would answer your summons. Further. mere, you will probably be riding. in an Erskine Six operated by Radha Kishen Juidka, the largest

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the entire

Outstanding engine performance combined with graceful new fines of" body design have been among the leading factors that have made the Willys-Kinght 70-B" one of the most popular Knight engined models ever built by the Willys Overland Company, the largest builders of ears in the world ein- ploying the sleeve valve engine.

of taxi operators country of India.

Why Jaidka uses Ereking Sixen is before any an interesting story, make of automobile" can be sold in any number for taxi use in India, the yovernment requires that the cars shall have proved their reliability Another important factor that has and safety by tests of one year's played an important part in hring duration. Two Erekine Sixes were ing about such a wide public ne- tested for one year, and at the end ceptance of this car is the new low of the time goverament offeins pro- price range in which it is offered, Douneed them in exceptionally good, the Willys-Knight 70-B being condition and gave "permission for them to be sold for taxi service.

Radha Kishra Jaidka familiarized himself at once with the Erskine "Six performance recorde, and int January 1920 placed an order "er 70 Erskine Six Touring Cars.

Additional Ordera, Jaidka' was so pleased with the performance of the first 70 Erskines that he placed an additional order for 50, which were shipped from the factory. June 9, bringing the total to 120 cars. He now states that within a short time he wil replace all other makes of cars be has in operation with Erekines.

designated as the largest and most powerful Knight engined six ever introduced in its present price class.

Mr. Meneeny was born in ad- versity rather than with a silver spoon in his mouth. In his youth and even in his earliest boyhood days he worked to earn his own support. Then came years as a soldier in the Spanish-American WILF, a salesman, as a store- keeper and then purchasing agent for relatively small concerns, he plunged into the automotive busi. ness when the horseless carriage was still more or less of a joke.

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Then, with a small group of asso- "ciates, whose names-Jackson, Cha- pin, Coffa-are now synonymous with the progress of motor cars-he fought the early battles, overcame the heartbreaking difficulties, and. by sheer aggressiveness, carried the struggling company, Hudson, to the

top.

Today, a veteran in a hard in- dustry, be is as plert, as aggressive and as keen a fighter as he was when he first cast his lot with a business that was rightfully regard ed as a dangerous gamble.

TOURIST TROPHY

TRAGEDY.

MOTOR-CYCLIST KILLED IN RECORD RACE.

80 MILES AN HOUR,

Motor-cycling history was made in spite of a tragedy which marred

the day's racing at Douglas, and the prophets were confounded when F. G. Hicks, a Birmingham rider, easily won the Junior T.T. ruec, breaking the speed record for the Isle of Man course.

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NEW WHIPPET 6.

NOTABLE FEATURES IN COMMERCIAL LINE.

WILLYS

KNIGHT

CARS & TRUCKS.

SHOWROOM SERVICE STATION

"DURO" MOTOR CO., LTD.

NATHAN ROAD, KOWLOON,"

DISTRIBUTORS -GILMAN & CO, LTD.

A new conception of values in commercial cars is found in the new line of Superior Whippet Six 1-1 ton units announced by the Willy's Overlaid. Company. In cut. standing mucchanical features, which include four speed forward trans- mission, heavy seven-bearing crank: CRIMINAL CARELESSNESS. shaft. Invarstrut pistons full force feed lubrication, timing chain, hig

brakes, four-wheel

"Finger-Tip Control" and a chassis of excep tional sturdy construction, the new Whippet" Six commercial unit is

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as a striking advancement over present day engineering prae- tices employed in other commercial. unite selling in the Whippet price brackets.

The company's presentation of this new line complete the Whippet commercial ear programme for 1999 and provides complete coverage in the low priced commercial field:

Fower and Speed.

A WARNING.

Motorists will probably remember a ense in which a car was wrecked by a taut wire stretched across a rond by a party of road workmen, It who were hauling a fallen tree. this case no warning was given to the approaching car, and all of the occupants were killed. Reminiscent of this case of carelessness on the part of roadmen is an incident re called by a writer in The Light Dur and Cycleer, who offers a warning

fellow motorists.

He was returning home, he says, along a road which had been recent ly tarred, and when about to pass A motor lorry laden with sand grit. he received a shovelful on the hon- Bet and windscreen of his car. Fortunately, no great, damage was done, but, he points out, had he been four or five feet farther of at the time of the accident, he might have been blinded and a serious accident caused.

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Two men with shovels were stand- ing on the lorry and both had a clear view in all directions. Such culpable negligence he declares, should be dealt with very severely by the authorities concerned. He hopes that mention of this unpiens- ant incident will prevent similar carelessness, which might easily result in a fatal accident.

FUEL AND SPEED.

A NOTED PERFORMANCE.

That power and brilliant motor performance can be attained with- out the sacrifice of fuel econoïoy 43 demonstrated by a recent economy run held in the State of California, U.S.A., under the sang- tion and supervision of the Ameri- enn Automobile Association.

Thirty-seven ears piloted by as many women" completed a 170-mile run from Los Angeles to Wright- wood Mountain, climbing from al- most sea level an altitude of 8,000 fect. Each car observed the same rules, covered the same course, and ran under the same weather condi- tions. At the conclusion of the run, the oficial A.A.A. representa- tives awarded first place in its clase to a Studebaker President Eight, which established the best economy record for eight cylinder cars in its price class with an average of 33.7 ton miles per gallon.

Won Second Place. When all cars had been checked, however, it was found that the Studebaker President had not only led its class, but had also won se- cond place in the grand sweeps- takes competition which included every car in the field, regardless of power or price. The President's performance and economy record was bettered by a Ford sedan, which turned in an average of 35.5 ton miles per gallons

Hicks, "who rode a Velocette, covered the course in 3hrs: 4mins 23scos, representing an average speed of 69.71 miles an hour, the highest ever recorded in any class.

This record-breaking, however, was overshadowed by the accident which led to the death of C. T. garage proprietor, of Ashby, a Kingston-on-Thames, who, riding a New Imperial crashed at Balla craine on the third lap when he was travelling at neary eighty

In the construction of the new miles an hour. He was flung over the handle-buis, terribly injured commercial units, Willys-Overland about the head and face, was taken engineers perfected the Whippet to hospital, and died two hours Six chassis to provide power, speed, later without regaining conscious-reliability lower cost per ton mile and general economical operation aess,

Ashby was married, and won the throughout, thus arsuring the owner German Grand Prix last year. He of utmost dispatch in the safe a brilliant motor delivery of merchandise. Notable was known as cyclist, although he had not been among the mechanical features list fortunate is Great Britain. "Tamed is the four-speed forward trans The acclaim that has met this

going all out to win the Junior," he mission, which should have a mark. "A little ed appeal to all commercial car said before he started. luck and I shall do it."

and truck operators. The incor tar since its introduction has not

His wife was in the Isle of Man,poration of this type of transmis been centered in any one section

She did not see the accident, but sion in the new Whippet Six com. of the country, but has been widey. Some 30 years ago, after the new

provides added

The heavy seven-bearing crank The economy record of the Presi chief executive had been demobiliz-s soon as she heard of it she rush mercin) chassis pread. The ability of the six ed from the army, he applied for ed to the hospital and was with pulling ability in the low gears and shaft is an important feature and dent Eight in this test is considered

her husband when he died.

enables the driver to make a quick is admittedly essential for the high tribute to the brilliance of cylinder sleeve valve engine to de-a position as store-keeper and pur-

W. L. Handley (A.J.S.) was getaway with a capacity load. smoothes: possible operation of a Studebaker's engineering staff and liver a smooth even flow of power chasing agent with the Riker Motor

Bennett (Velocette) The Finger-Tip Control "eyaeix cylinder engine. This crank emphasizes the auccess of Stude- regardless of the terrain or grade,

Vehicle Company. The value he second, A

highly shaft is drilled for full force feed baker's policy of "balanced set on his services was $14 per week third, and C. J. P. Dodson, of tem, which has proved so has made it an unusually popular The president of the company, wish- Didsbury. Manchester, fourth on a successful in the company's passen abrication, and is an innovation in design." The President is a car of ger care, also is standard equip the construction of commercial great speed and power, these quali- car in every section, according to

ing to stress the importance of the Sunbeam.

It was apparent before the racement in the new commercial chas chassis selling in the Whippet Sixties having been demonstrated by position, informed the would-be

its world record of 30,000 miles in the sales statistics reports from the purchasing agent that unless he was had been in progress an hour that sis. This system, with a button in classification.

The design of the radiator, lamps, 26.229 consecutive minutes. This nationwide Willys-Overland denler worth $15 a week he would not be all records for the Junior race the centre of the steering wheel. organization.

Modneeny got would be smashed, and after the enables the driver to control all etc., follows the standard style of great feat was performed by a stri- worth anything.

the Whippet Six passenger cars. ctly stock President under A.A.A. the job; he was worth the extra third lap there were endless thrills the functions of starting the en-

supervision. dollar he was soon raised to the in the tusels for supremacy between gine, operating the lights and Automatic windshield wiper, rear sounding the horn without changing view mirror, and automatic stop then handsome sum of 825 a week. the half-dozen cracks.

Handley crashed down Bray Hill the driving position. It is also and taillight are standard equip

show his recognized as

distinct safety ment. A like a madman, only to

The six cylinder power plant with supreme control at Quarter Bridge, factor since any one or all of the Stanley Woods and A. Bennett left operations are performed without a bore of 31 inches and a stroke of 3 inches, which has proved eo the less daring riders standing on the necessity of the driver remov the straight stretches, and Charlie ing his foot from the brake pedal satisfactory in the present line of cornered with unerring or taking his eyes from the toad-passenger cars, is employed in the Dodson accuracy.

commercial line and develops 30 horse-power at 2,000 p.m.

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The Sleeve Valve,

It is an established fact that the implicity of the Knight sleeve valve engine results in a high de gree of efficiency and in unusual freedom from the repair troubles that usually beset cars employing other types of motors.

The Great India Motor Worke. Ltd., Studebaker-Erskine distribu. tors in Calcutta, made the sale. Of particular significance is the fact that the cars were paid for in cash, With a the leading makes of automobiles in the world compet

Among the various mechanical ing, the annual International Auto- mobile Tournament was held in advancements incorporated in the Weebaden, Germany, May 8-19 construction of the new Willys

one of the most The handiwork of practically every Kaight "o-B," coach Builder of note on the Con- popular with buyers, appears te tinent, and eleven leading Americanbe the Finger-Tip Control,

automobile manufacturers was re- presented among the 400 entrants at the famous watering place.

A Noted Gain.

which enables the driver by means of one button in the center of the steering wheel, to control the star- ter, lights and born without chang- ing the driving position. This feature is a distinct anfety factor since the driver may keep his foot on the brake when starting his en gine on a hill without dinger of

Studebaker gained the distinction of being the only make of car to receive an award for each model entered in the Schonbeitskonkur-rolling, renz. or beauty parade, held on the second day of the tourney. Eight Studebaker cars were award,

"Kurhaus.**

30 Years Ago...

Even to-day, although the posses sor of three large homes and the owner of numerous works of art, the Hudson president still retains the sense of values instilled into him by that one incident of 30 years ago, when $1 made the difference. Thus it is that he insists on the greatest possible value being built into the products of the company.

In Mr. McAneeny's two decades with Hudson, he has served successively as parchasing agent, factory manager, a director of the company, its secretary, and its first vice president and treasurer. For many years he has been one of the directive group which determined and executed all Hudson business polices.

HELPING TO MAKE HISTORY.

"It has been stated that the pro- ducts of no less than 99 British manufacturers are embodied in Major Segrave's victorious "Golden Arrow." Actually, this does not re- present the total number of firms who contributed either in materials or in manufacturing processes to the famous car.

the automobile business ties up cle- Mr. MeAneeny's connection with sely with his service in the Spanish-

For example, for the operation of American war. He had entered active duty as a private in the 47th Loring and broaching two bevelled regiment,

centres, a special broach was need- New York National

ed of a kind that was only avail Gaard and had been appointed able in one or two works in the company clerk. When the company whole of Britain. One of them was Aneeny what job he had in sight makers of the well-known Cominer was mustered out the captain asked Commer Cars, Ltd., of Luton, and invited him to seek his assis-lorries and enaches; and the work. tance if he ever wished to.

ed prizce fellowing the promenade The winning President was driven in review before the resort's noted by A. Holidge, service manager for Studebaker (England), Ltd., and The Studebaker President Eight G. A. W. Laird, field service repre- State Brougham entry received a sentative. It covered 1,711.17 miles gold medal when it was adjudged during the 24 hours of the run. the most beautiful car in its class. The race was an endurance event Other Studebaker models awarded for stock models, held on May 10-11. prizes

President Eight It was run in two sections" o were Limousine, President Eight State, 12 hours the cats being Roadster, Commander Eight Con- placed under dick and key over vertible Cabriolet, Commander night by speedway officials. The to his liking. His former captain Eight Brougham, Commander Eight Brooklands track is nominally an Victoria, Director Royal Sedan and, oval, but in order to make the Erskine Six Cabriolet.

Double Twelve " more of a test The Weisbaden Automobile Tour of stamina a cut-off was used that nament is organized and conducted created almost a 90 degree angle each year by the Automobil Club at the point it joined the regular von Deutschland and the Allge- course. This cut the speed to 50 meiner Automobil Club, leading miles per hour at that turn and moter organizations of Germany.naturally affected the average speed

Two Studebaker President Eights throughout the race. were the only American entries to Cars were grouped in classes by finish the British Double, Twelve Endurance Run recently held at ballast according to these ratings.

engine capacity and had to carry was the center of the automobile in- Brooklands track. Famous cara from many countries participated, Fifty-two machines faced the start.dustry, he including England, France, Italy,er, and 10 of these dropped out Germany, Austria, and America, the first day due to engine troubles. Studebaker won Erst place in Class Only 23 finished the strenuous 24- B, averaging 71.66 miles per hour hour endurance rua,

for 24 hours.

The Sweepstakes,

His Former Captain. The invitation did not long atay open, because the first work the young soldier got was not at all now assisted him in obtaining the interview which resulted in his be coming store-keeper and purchasing agent for the Riker Motor Vehical Company of Elizabethport, N. J. There he remained in growing industry from October, 1699, until 1903, when be became purchasing agent of the Electric Vehicle Company of Hartford Conn.

But being convinced that Detroit

new and

moved there in 1008 to join the Chalmers-Detroit Motor, Company. There he became acquainted with the group of ex- ecutives who were organizing a new concern-the Hudson Motor Car Company. Mr. McAneeny joined them in October, 1000, as purchas inx agent.

Even in its earliest seasons Hud- son thrived amazingly through all trials and crisis and Mr. Me- Aneeny's ability and energy won him" rapid advances and an ever widening influence in company affairs. He became factory mana- ger, then a director of the company, then ita secretary.

The trophy won by The Presi dent for frst place in Class B is a massive silver plaque with the In the sweepstakes The President agure of a woman hurling a javelin. wae beaten only by two Alfa It is being displayed in the London of Studebaker (Eng Homeos and, a Bentley-two high showrooms high priced makes of cars selling land), Ltd. for approximately $2,500 more than The Double Twelve Endurance The President. The stamina of the Run created considerable interest Studebakers is emphasized by the and among the spectators were fact that five Alfa Romeos and five H.R.H. the Prince of Wales and Bentleys etarted, but only two of Prince George. The excellent per-

One step in Hudson's expan each finished, while both of The formance of the two Studebakers Prezidenta that were entered com- in capturing first place in their sion-and an important one in Mr. class and fourth place in the sweep- McAneeny's career was the forma- pleted the cyc

The Pitadents were four tutzes

great-drintastian in 1919 by Hudson interests of Essex Motors as a separate com- equipped with English built bodies bring Studebaker performance and

(Continued on next Column.) stamina to the fore in England. pany to manufacture a companion

was therefore, entrusted to them, adding yet another to the long st of famous names of those who took some part, however small, in the nstruction of this historic car

car to the Hudson. Mr. McAnteny was chosen as its president. In 1822 Essex activities were merged with those of Hudson-Mr. Me- Anteny becoming a vice-president and treasurer of the parent con cern. His advancement to first vice-president and treasurer of Hudson took place in January, 1923.

While Mr. McAncany's early ne tivities were with the purchasing and manufacturing departments, his interests ranged to every phase of the business: Though not an engineer, he was an able and prac tical student of design. He knew manufacturing operations in every detail and could call hundreds of Hudson workmen by name.

Even after he became one of the company's leading executives, be personally teated cara on the road.. Last summer when the present Hud- son, and Estex models were being proved, he rode them, thousands of niles and made many suggestions for their perfection.

Mr. McAneeny is an enthusiastic golfer. He is a member of the Country Club of Detroit, Bloomfield Hills Country Club, Tam O'Shan ter, Detroit Club, Detroit Athletic Be Pointe Yacht Club Club Grosse and the Bath and Tennis Club and the Oasis Club at Palm Beach, Fla.

way ahead.

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12 H.P.

Now

The California economy test showed that Studebaker engineers have been able to carry out in The President's design their determina- tion not to sacrifice any single qual. ity of all-round performance to attain the brilliant speed which has won for The President 11 world. records, 23 International records and 115 official American records.

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