THE HONG KONG DAILY
MOTOR NOTES
LONDON'S OLYMPIA || Among the "De Luxe Exhibits.
SHOW.
The new Rolls-Royce Phantom II must be regarded as the very epitome of modern design and prac. tice. Actually, the engine is the AN ADVANCE IN GENERAL size as in the earlier model, but the performanes has been con- EXCELLENCE.
siderably improved by weight re- duction as a result of nero engine experience and by improvements to
FROM A LUNDOS CORRESPONDENT.]
the inlet and exhaust systema.
The rear suspension is now by menas of very long underslung This year's exhibition, while being semi-elliptic. springs, supplemented dofinitely-a_good one, is more res an improved form of Rolls-Royce -markable for detailed improvements than drastic alterations. The freak production is markedly absent and, on the other hand, what was con
sidered a luxury a year or two ago
has now become standard practice, Undoubtedly," the vastly increased appeal of motoring throughout the world is due, in no little measure, 10 the much greater ease of man. azement and the relatively small amount of skill now required in netual kandling.
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These fine chassis are much in
The Hillman standard saloon, at E-4-15, has the distinction of being the cheapest British "straight eight" and a very successful car it
A number of detail improve ments have been carried out for 1930, such as new exhaus: and inlet manifolds, giving increased power and silence, The front springs have been lengthened and now give better suspension, whilst Silentbloc rubber shackles are fitted. These eliminate 12 greasers, are noiseless and practically everlasting.
Some Interesting "'Sixes." patented shock absorber and by the Quite one of the most ineresting automatic lubrication of the spring among the new "Sixes" is the Hum- leaves. A special system of contralber "Snipe," which literally bristles abrication reduces labour to with good points. The engine has a capacity of 3,498 c. and, in ac demand for the leading coach-build-dance with the latest Humber practice, possesses turbulent non. ers to show their products on pinking combustion chambers. On thus, 12 Rolls-Royces are on the new departures, however, pride of stands of various famous body- place must be given to the i-speed builders. An extremely handsome gearbox used on this and the 18/50 example is the Hooper Sedanca,
h.p. model. This is so designed which, incidentally, was also on
that the third speed is absolutely view at the Paris Salon. This magnificent town carriage seats silent; in fact, the ratio has very including the driver and has the plly been described as an alter native top gear. The gearbox has body panels coach-painted, the re mainder of the car including bonnet helical wheels, and the third speed and scuttle being finished in cellu lose. In the interior are two re. ** extras." Good examples are to ressed companions" with small be found in the wide use of chre-reading lamps above, while the mium plating and some form of 6tings are in silver and ivory. A Automatic chassis lubrient. n or, at Hooper patent aunshine roof is least, a grouping into batteries of fitted and, of course, Triplex glass the grease valves in some accessible. is employed place. It is only too true
The past 12 months have seen considerable progrees minde in stan- dardising on a large number of cars magy labour saving devices, which hitherto were only to be had as
that,
wheels are in constant mesh, an
Arrangement which contributes to the ease of change.
In the energetic hands of Rootes Ltd., the intest Hillman and Hum- her productions ATC likely to the achieve a fire reputation in Export markets.
For 1000-eylinder engines are
used exclusively on the various Armstrong Siddeley models, rang cars are easy to recognise as in each case the radiator thella are painted to match the colour scheme. with a narrow chromium bending giving a most attractive appear
A 20/60 h.p. Vauxhall carries a being mast irksome and unpleasant, most striking exemple of the the task of dealing with the old-fashionable Sportsman's Saloon by fashioned renee caps, often located Shaw & Kilburn, L., a firm well-ing from 12 to 30 h.p. The new ia innecessible position was fre-known to Overseas visitors to Lon. quently neglected in the past, so don by reason of its Leave Car" that this move on the part of manu- scheme,' The body panels come facturers is particularly pupalar down over the valances and neat with the owner-driver.
eps take the place of running boards. This model is cellulose ance. jainted in red with black wings and wheels, and a Pytchley sliding, last year when it was first intro- root completes a very fine carriage.
Motoring Made Saler. Greater safety will certainly ze lt from the improvement in brak. ing systems. the majority of which, except on the very smallest cars, employ some forin of servo netion. or are hydraulically operated. Easier gear-changing and the group ing of controls above the steering olumn should also tend towards better driving.
Established in 1700, Thrupp & Maberly are to-day in the forefront of motor body design; it wil be remembered that this firm was re- onsible for the bodywork of the Golden-Arrow." At Olympia, a very pleasing cabriolet de ville is carried on a litre long-wheel-base Bentley. This has been designed to give low, lines without sacrifice of head room and the sporting ap- pearance is enhanced by the new shape of the wings, which suggests the eyele type.
In view of the interest aroused duer, it is satisfactory to learn that the self-changing gear hus pro ved a great success during the past 12 months and has been fitted to cara aggregating no less than 40,000 h.p. It will be remembered that this gear is "controlled by a lever on the centre of the steering wheel and the driver has merely to place the lever in position for any desired gear and then to push the clutch pedal, down and release it, when the gear is automatically engaged. There is thus no skill required on the part of the driver. The Importance of Lubrication. Sunbeams have for many years
Unsplintering glasa is now the rule rather than the exception, as i only right, particularly in view of the crowded state of the roads to-day. Unfortunately, one of the "mushroom manufacturing con. cerns which sprang up a year "OF. More Eights" for 1930. two ako retarded the movement, as Their products proved unsatisfac An analysis of the cars on the tory in practice to the detriment of British market shows that eight-been well known Overseas as the the safety glass industry as aylinder engines have increased whole. The pioneers, however, from 14.6 per cent to 18.3 per cent, such as the Triplex Safety Gines and the "Eight" is no longer the Co., are now reaping the benefit of prerogative of the luxury class. their labour and are working at The Wolseley Co. are listing two full pressure to keep pace with the straight-eights for 1930, a 32/80 demand. It is significant that this h.p. and a 21/60 hp. The latter, glass is standardised on all the as a coachbuilt or fabric saloon, 1920 Morris, models among others. costs but £605 at home. Ench ear to the actual ex- in the range, however, can be had Turning now hibits, it is intended to den! in this as a "de luxe" model, if desired, article with some of the higher and known as the County type. In ad mediom priced cars and to touch, dition to the standard equipment, aleo, upon innin tendencias in body these cars have chromium plating. design, leaving the more popular radiator shulters, 2 apare wheels, prierd ears to a subsequent article. Lavax shock absorbers etc:
It goes on and on.
These models of the Austin 7
are ready for immediate delivery
$1,425
Tourer ... Coupe......$1,690
Saloon ...
$1,690
makers pay special attention to local requirements. The new mo- dels embody a number of improve ments, including the use of chromium plating. On the 20 h.p. chassis, the engine is provided with a special oil cooler which is anid to give a reduction of 95 per cent. in the temperature of the engine oil. This is an important feature as it seems self-evident that reduc 'ed wear, lower oil consumption and generally better running can be ob tained from an engine in which the lubricant is kept at a proper work- ing temperature,
and on
Have you ever watched water gliding smoothly and effortlessly beneath a bridge, neve: checking, never stopping but going on
That is how an Austin travels. and on?
There is no hesitation, no faltering, as it eats up mile after mile of the road. You can find
no
better companion for long, strenuous journeys. For its reliability and lasting quali- ties have helped to make the reputation of British motor engineering throughout the world.
The Austin is built to give satisfaction not for a year, or two years, but for as long as you demand its services. For the man I'moderate means the Austin 7 models are an investment which cannot be beaten. It will be worth your while to see one before deciding on your next
car.
Austin
Seven
ALEX ROSS & CO. (CHINA), LTD.
Prince's Building
Service Stations & Showrooms:
Hond Kong.
la, Chater Road.
Kowloon
Salisbury Road.
PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1929.
On the 18 h.p. Sunbeam the brak ing aystem has been improved and Bow provides six brakes in all,
The method of draining the sumpcircle of only 38 ft. on most car even in this enligh tened age leaves much to be de- sired with the inevitable result that. the operation is usually postponed long after the appointed time. On the 14/45 h.p. Talbot, however, when it is desired to drain the oil from the crank-case, it is only ne- cessary to open the bonnet and push a knob. Other features about this successful "Six," which is now in its fourth year, are the Silentbloc spring shackles, lubrication of the gearbox from the engine and the
'third. Bendix Deco-Servo brakes are, standardised and Marles ateer- ing, the latter allowing a turning
use of an air strainer in addition to petrol and oil filters.
The Imperial Saloon, selling at £135 at, home, must be quoted as an outstanding example of the truly astonishing value which the sou facturer gives to-day. It is, like all Humber products, excellently finish. ed and al internal and external bright parts are chromium plated. Silentbloc bushes are atted to all spring eyes and shackles. starting and lighting are used, the headlights being of the dipping. variety with dip and switch control, affording an excellent solution of the dazzle problem.
Lucas
the
There are now very few British cars that are not equipped with Refinement and' Performance. ....
electrical apparatus emanating Probably the most arresting of either from the Lucas works or the Acedes cars for next year is from one of the associated com- the new Acedes Magua, which while paaies. It is interesting to com embodying all the good points of pare the latest High Power Mirror
with its predecessors, it definitely a Projector headlamps larger car, and one in which the "King of the Road" pattern made requirements of Overseas owners in 1003, which were some of the first acetylene car lamps made, have been kept well in mind. In this connection, it is only necessary The former type is designed speci to refer to the 5 inch frame, out-beally for the world's leading cars standing top gear performance, and is built to give the finest driv larger cooling area, ample clearing light- ance and wider track.
The 6-cylinder engine is rated at. 18.7 h.p. but, develops a good 60 b.h.p. without extravagent con- sumption of fuel or oil. The com- busion chambers are polished, so that the loss of thermal efficiency.
A new lamp is the Lucas P.50 D.B., a somewhat smaller and less expensive edition of the P, 100. This has the mirror reflector, pro- ducing a parallel long-range beam and a parabolic redector, giving a Bood of diffused light. A supple is minimised and an ideal even- mentary bulb gives an anti-dazzle Bees of compression between cylin-beam when the main bulb is switch- der and cylinder is obtained. An t off. interesting feature is the anti- vibrator which is built into the actual ying and eliminates any camshaft vibration,
MOTOR-CYCLING "TOO DEAR."
YOUTH'S THREE FINES IN A
MONTH
The Riley "Six" 14 h.p.. which was introduced last year with such success, has been retained for 1030,
George Wright, an eighteen-year- and so far as the mechanical de tails are concerned, minor altera-old motor-cyclist, pleaded guilty at tions only have been made, tending Feltham Police Court recently to towards still greater refinement.
summonses for driving dangerous- ly, not having proper control, and failing to produce a licence.
This model is, of course, a de- velopment of the famous Nine" and employs the constant mesh third speed which has since come to, be widely employed on a num- ber of makes. Another most m sirable feature is the hand adjus tor for each set of brakes, placed conveniently above the floor boards by the driver's seat, thus allowing regulation to be done when the car is in metier..
The new Stelvio" II. saloon is a particularly smart body, carried well inside the wheelbase at the hack," with an ample luggage con tainer conforming to the curve of the body.
Wonderful Value in Kew Modeli,
As already stated, the 16/50 h.p. Humber is fitted with the new 4- speed gearbox, giving
The Armstrong Siddeley
15 h.p. 6 cyl. Touring Car
Hong Kong Price £378.
silent
It was stated for the prosecu- tion that Wright drove with two girl pillion-riders, and that he took n bend on the wrong side of the road at 25 miles an hour and crash- ed into a motor-car, injuring him self and throwing his two pillion- riders across the read. His motor- eyele was badly damaged.
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AN ALL TALKING COMEDY
QUEEN'S
TO-DAY TO SATURDAY
At 2.80, 5.10, 7.15 & 9.20.
STAR
REX BELLIN "THE COWBOY KID"
FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY 5.30 9.20.
WORLD
LIA TORA AND PAUL VINCENTI
IN
"THE VEILED WOMAN"
FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY Continuous 1.15 to 11.15.
HUMOUR:" ANCIENT AND MODERN.
"Who is that beautiful woman 7" "Isn't it difficult to keep your "My wife. I have hung" the pic-household budge: "straight asked
Mr. Milford.
It was added that Wright had been fined once for dangerous driv-ture upside down.' ing this month, and also for fail- ing to produce his licence. He was now fined £2 and 27s, ed. costs.
Asking for time, he said: "I am giving up motor-cycling. It is too dear."
A Magistrate: Thank goodness. A month was allowed for pay.. ment,
Six cylinder excellence ARMSTRONG SIDDELEY.
TEN
IEN YEARS' EXPERIENCE IN THE MANUFAC- TURE ÓF SIX CYLINDER CARS AND OF AERO ENGINES KNOWN AND FLOWN ALL OVER THE WORLD IS A GUARANTEE OF QUALITY WHICH IS INDISPUTABLE.
THE RANGE OF THIS SIX CYLINDER EXCEL- LENCE NOW EXTENDING FROM 30 hp. TO 12 h.p. -BRINGS THIS QUALITY WITHIN THE REACH OF EVERY MOTORIST WHO DESIRES THE REFINEMENT. AND FLEXIBILITY "OF SIX CYLINDER MOTORING.
Six Cylinder Range and Hongkong Delivered Prices:
30 h.p. from £1,378 20 h.p. from £479
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15 h.p. from £376 12 h.p. from £289
The Armstrong Siddeley Self Changing Blent 48pecd Gear is available on the 20 h.p. model at £35 extra and 30 h.p. model at £50 extra,
15 h.p. Touring Car £376
12 h.p. Touring Car £289
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