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HUMBERS FOR 1930.

FIVE DIFFERENT TYPES,

Details of the lumber 1030 pro- gramme show that these famous cars may now be obtained "in five distinct types. Amongst them are included the 0/28 and 20/63 hp. models, with detail improvements the 16/30 h.p. car, with many new features and two altogether new types--the Seipe" and the "Put man. There is no 'disputing the fact that the 1030 range is mora, comprehensive and interesting from standpoints of both design and "value-than ever in the past..

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1929.

MOTOR

the next is already in full engage nient. The third speed wheels are in constant mesh, this contributing to case of change. Gear engage mens is by dogs of special construe The thrusts, consequent on tion, the use of helical gears, are bal

need and the ball bearings are then relieved of continual thrust

load,

There are two other reasons for the silence of the new Humber box, The first is its stift and compact, construction; it is made of cast iron and is far smaller than many other hoxes of the same capacity The second reason is that the third speed gears are mounted immedi- ately adjacent to the bearings and that the mainshaft is exceptionally short and stiff. There is thus go posibility of noise due to shaft deflection-n

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turning circle in the case of the found in the chromium plating of "Snipe" being 30 feet only "a all internal and external bright feature which, in view of the over parts; in the Marles steering, which increasing road congestion, is of allows a turning sircle of as little considerable importance. The specias 30 feet; and in the Bendix Duo- fication includes Bendis Duo Servo Servo brakes which are light in brakes of remarkable smoothness operation, smooth acting, but ex- In general de and efficiency, wire wheels, dipping tremoly effective.. headlamps, fuel pump petrol sup-sign it follows the lines of the ply, Triplex glass, chromium plaSnipe "and" Pullman" cars, but ing and a new type radiator of its six-cylinder engine has a rating of 15. l.p., tax thus being £16 handsome design.

only.

The performance of these new models is stated to be amazingly good, the "Snipe" with its shorter wheel-baae and consequently lighter construction of both chassis and body, naturally being the faster of the two types... It is capable, in- deed, of a genuine 75 miles per hour; moreover the acceleration is such that this speed is reached in a surprisingly abert time. occurrenceO

One of the most aftinctive fea- tures is the new four-speed gear- box which is ecen on the 16/30," theSnipe" and the Puliman". models. This has an "alternative top" or silent third" gear, which is definitely as noiseices as the direct top ratio. Moreover, double declutching is quite unnecessary for changes between third and fourth speeds; a touch on the clutch pedal is all that is required for a neat and quick change. The movement on the gear-lever is only slight only 41 inches at the knob-and the

On many carn. effort of gear-changing is thus al

"Snipe" and "Pullman,” meet negligible. Siner the "alter. native top." gear is dead silent it! The engines of these two cars are forms

common

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The Snipe," which can certainly be described as one of the finest cars ever built by this famous com-

typea, as follows: Touring car,

It is po exaggeration to say that in its class the, 18/30 b.p. Huber comes as near to the standard of perfection as anything that brains and engineering plant can produce. Like the Snipe," it is made in £495; five types-Touring Sason and Weymann Saloon, 2465; Four-door Weymann Coupé. 473 and the Drop Head Coupé, £18. Sunshine rools on the Weymaan cars are optional at £10 extra.

car,

£120,000 FROM ROVERS.

YEAR'S OUTPUT.

One year's loss of £50,000 trans-

formed into the next year's profit of no less than £120,000.

That is the exceptional alter- ation in the fortunes of Coven

y motor-cer company shown in a balance-sheet which was issued to shareholders recently. The concern in question is the Rover Company,

of the Meteor Works.

Behind the figures of the balance sheet and the audited accounts lica

NEW LOCAL GARAGE.

FOR MAY ROAD RESIDENTS.

Messrs. Palmer and Turner, net: ing for the Humphreys Estate and Finance Co., Ltd., who purchased 2,160 square feet of Crown land. are said to intend building a garage on the site, although plans have nos yet been prepared.

The site is in May Road, cast of the Tram Station, and the new garage is to be built in connection with the new motor road which is planned at this spot.

success-

The new garages, uten erected should prove a boon to residents on the May, Rond level who own motor cars and, together with the new really interesting story of what meter road, should prove can be accomplished in British in ful project. dustry by new direction, fresh | ideas, a ruthless scrapping of outed as managing director, and there of date methods, and by newspaper were changes in the direction of a advertising.

number of departments. The whole A few years hack the Rover works of the works organisation was over- New Rover ed in two Imperial" models-output of approximately 2.000 models were perfected.

motor-cars in twelve months. They Advertising Was adopted on light Weymane Saloon, £535 Four-The main differences between these made no fewer than 8,000 motor different principles. This was back door Weymann Coupe £545: Drop and the other models are that the cars during the past season ofed up by a really high-class product Head Coupe, £565. Either of the

sold them all. The embodying reliability, comfort, and Weymann models can be obtained cheaper cars have plate glass in 1928-29, and with a Sunshine roof at an extra stead of Triplex, artillery wheels, programme for the coming year performance. charge of £10.

and the usual leather upholstery in contemplates an output of 10,000

motor-cars at least, place of special hide.

In addition to the ears mention

most useful ratio for similar, but the chassis differ, that pany, is offered in five differoated above, the "18/50's" are offer- at Coventry were satisfied with an hauled and revised, traffic conditions and for winding of the "Spine" having a wheel £gs; Coachbuilt Saloon and Six- Touring car £410 and Saloon, £135.

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or undulating roads, whilst the higher fourth epeed gives increased speed and improved petrol con- sumption.

How It Works.

The Humber is one of the first British cars to employ a gearbox of thesileht third pattern, and

a few words as to its construction may therefore he of interest. Most motorists connect silence on in- direct ratios with gear wheels having internally cut teeth. This systém ensures silence since it pro- vides continuous mesh of the teeth

-an

altogether different matter matter from constant mesh of the wheels. There is no overlar "of tooth engagement with ordinary zenr-wheels; each tooth does its work, separately and independently of the next, and it is this failure to overlap which is largely respon- sible for noise.

The R.A.C.

base of 10 feet as against the 11 feet of the "Pullman.

The latter Also, haa lower gear-ratios and is of more robust construction through out. The dimensions of the power unit are 80 x 118 m.m.. cubic capa city being 3,109 c.c. rating is 23.8 h.p. and the annual tax is thus £24. Overhead inlet valves are contained in the detach nhle cylinder head and the combus- tion chambers are specially design ed to give maximum turbulence and freedom from pinking. The nickel chrome steel crankshaft is acour ately balanced.

Whilst the Pullman" is gener- ally of similar design to

the

is

Snipe" the chassis frame deeper to provide ample stiffness for the greater weight and length supported. The springs, also, have a greater number of leaves of suit. able strength for the increased loads, the tyres are larger (39 x 3

The 20/65 h.p. Humbers, which have given such satisfaction this year, show, minor alterations only They are offered in, four types: Dual Purpose, £475; Saloon, £325 Limousine and Landaulette, £725. Last, but not least, are the 8/09 h.p. cars, which, with a much im

listed at £240 for the ance, Are Touring car: £280 for the Fabric Saloon and 2008 for the Coachbuilt Saloon.

The progress of the company since August 1928 is symptomatic of the development which is taking place throughout the British motor in dustry with those undertakings that have gained the new vision.

Now the results of these changes" are boing harvested. The directors in their annual report recommend e dividend of 3 per cent, and pro-

pose to carry forward £102,000 into the accounts of next year.

DAMAGES AGAINST HIGH COURT JUDGE.

MR. JUSTICE ROMER IN A CAR ACCIDENT.

Mr. Justice Romer, gavo evidenco in the Mayor's and City of London Court recently, when he, as the owner of a moter-car, was aued. with the British Petroleum Co., Ltd., for £23 damages to a brick wall and iron railings in the fore- court of 丸 house in Castlenau, Barnes.

Mr. Guthrie, for Mr. H. C.. J.

Barton, of Castlezan, the plaintiff,

said that a collision occurred between a tank lorry owned by the British Petroleum Company,.. and Mr. Justice Romer's ear, out: sido his. house, The lorry ran up the drive, knocked down a brick wall, and damaged some railings

The case for the British Petroleum Co., Ltd., was that their lorry was proceeding in a proper manner when the near side rear hub of Mr. Justice Romer's ear struck the off aide front hub of their lorry. The steering was torn out of the driver's.

hands.

Judge in the Box. Mr. Justice Romer, in the box, said that he and Lady Romer were being driven by a chauffeur when he felt a slight impact. He turned immediately and looked over the back of his car, but the lorry had completely disappeared through the, wall. He was not in a position to say who was to blame for the ac- cident.

Judge Shewell Cooper held that

Frederick Nash, chauffeur to Mr. Justice Romer, was guilty of an They state:"Your directors feel error of judgment. He necording- that the result provides ample justily gave judgment for the British Last Year's Crisis.

fication for the drastic policy Petroleum Co., Ltd., against Mr. Trading losses were made by the adopted last year, and your auditors Barton, with costs, and for Mr. in 1929, there was a crisis. There the result of the year's trading, and with costs, He also ordered that was complete reconstruction.has not been artificially assisted by Mr. Barton should recover the costs Colonel Frank Searle was appoint the special reserves and provisions paid to the British Petroleum Co.,

which were created a year ago." (Continued on next Column)

Ltd., from Mr. Justice Romer.

The new four-speed gear-box in in. instead of 29 x 5.5 in.) and the proved specification and perform company for year after year until, are satisfied that the profit reflects Barton against Mr. Justice Romer,

longer propeller shaft is of larger diameter.

The 16/50 hp, Humbers,

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built in unit with the engine and the Hardy Spicer tubular propeller mechanical universal shaft has joints at each end. This shaft is When the 16/50 h.p. Humber balanced to prevent whin and to made its appearance last year, it ensure smooth running. The back immediately became one of the nxle is of the semi-floating type, most popular of the range; but spira bevel driven. Semi-elliptic even so the 1940 car is a much Instead of employing internal rings are used front and rear. improved edition. Its leading fea

incorporate gear-wheels, which have certain in! These

"Silentblog "ture, perhaps, ie the new silent herent disadvantage. the Humber rubber bushes, which dispense with third" gear-box which, in conjune. box has helical gear wheels. These the necessity of lubrication and tion with increased engine power. allow continuous mesh-ile.. before promote silence ned long life. gives lively running and increased one tooth has completed its work, Marles steering is employed, the speed.

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HIGHER STANDARD of commercial transportation

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THE SUPER MORRIS

Important technical features

18 h.p. (R.A.G.) engine, with crankshaft balanced both aretically and dynamically.

6 to over do on top.. Overhead valves with pent-roof, anti-knoch Read.

Light, non-kick steering. Triplex glass.

Body late Jung, but with ample clearance..

Over 20 m.p.3.

£378.

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HE ISIS SIX may well be described as the Super Morris. The body and chassis are built together in a one-piece creakless unit. Every pedal, lever and switch is so light and so conveniently placed that you have the utmost control at speed. You have the famous Lock- heed hydraulic brakes. You have springing that eliminates all road shocks. And look at the bodywork itself The magnificent British coachwork-finished in real cellulose Lacquer, in colours chosen by experienced artists-allows ample room for five. Four wide doors give easy entrance. The front seats, pneumatic cushioned, are independently adjustable. The whole interior spells comfort and luxury -pile carpet, roof ventilator, and such well-thought-our details as the rear blind worked from the driving seat. Dipping headlights, double bumpers, stop light and electric windscreen wiper are but a few items of the equipment that comfort and convenience demand.

See this magnificent Morris, try it on the road. Such a car for such a price is indeed a new triumph for Britain's greatest moter manufacturers I

"THE HONGKONG HOTEL GARAGE

(HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD.)

HONG KONG,

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