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MORRIS CARS 1931

HONG KONG DELIVERED PRICES,

MORRIS MINOR (42" Track.)

R.A.C. Horse Power Rating 8,1;

Brake Horse-Power 18 of 5,900 Revolutionis, Piston Displacement 517 Qubic Inches, Wheel-B106 78 Inches, 'Speed 45 M.P.II.

Modal

Side Valve

Rendator

Xott Weight

P. 8. 11. Parking' Koit Cash Vectoryhipping Hong Kong

Price

L100 ΣΤΟ

Lourer

+-pana.

113

10

Saloon (Fabric)

4- [IMM.

124

Saloon (Coach Built)

„držana.

119

14

2110

123 14. 128 133

Overhead Valve

Rondster

Tourer

Saloon (Fabric)

Saloon (Metal)

..2-paes. ...4-Jinux. .... 1,26br.

1,578. ...4-pass.

1,260.1ba,

1125

210 £135

1,276-Iba,

130

10

135

14

140

14

149

154

Hong Kong Price inclados Triplex Glass, Spare Wheel, Tire and Tube, and Bumpers.

MORRIS COWLEY (48" Track).

R.A.C. Horie-Power Rating 13,9

Brake Horis Power 32 at 8,200 Revolutions,

l'iston Displatentent 109.9 Cubic Inches. Wheel-Base 105 Inches. Speed 50 M.P.II.

Rondster

Touror

Coupe

Suloon

140

....4.iso.

...4.pass. ...pass.

190

195

£160 2,053-lbs.

118 £176 2,148-s 170 14 138 2,183-lb. 2,250-lb*. 9,256-1b. 190

17

107

18

18

09

208

Suloon (Folding Hond) ...4-paus.

Hong Kong Price includes Triplex Glass, Spare Wheel, Tira and Tube, and Bumpers. Optional, Equipment at Additional Price.

6 Small Hub Wire Wheel

... £3. 10. 0

MORRIS-MAJOR (48" Track)

R.A.C. Horse-Pomer Rating 15. Brake Horse-Power 30 at 3,200 Revolutions.

Piston Displacement 1183 Cubic inches. "Wheel-Base 124 Incher.

Salonotte...

Coupe

Saloon

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, MAY 12, 1931.

SPARKS

FROM THE PLUGS

NEWS FROM EVERYWHERE,

OVERLAND TO SINGAPORE,"

ELIMINATING BLIND SPOTS,

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Dick Mathews and Hector Mars A very valuable contribution to Quarrie, two. New Zealanders were safety and comfort in driving is re- given a fine send off in London on presented by the new Patioram their departure for France on the saloon driving mirror produced by rreond stage of a round-the-world | Joseph Lucas, Ltd. This gives an trip in an Austin Seven. They undistorted panoramic view through have already traversed Now Zga-an angle of approximately 100 de- Innd, Australia, Tahiti, and the grees. Apierican continent and the next In this mirror a driver can sve' stage of their journey is through Europe and Persin to India; then Routh to Singapore, where they hope to land, about the middle of June. MacQuarrie and Mathews, in their Austin Seven made the first journey by motorlear to Cape York, Northern Australia, and the hard- ships and adventures met with on It is obvious that this fitting the expedition are admirably re-eliminates a great ideat of “blind. corded by Hector MacQuarrie in spot "driving and possesses many his book "We and the Baby." advantages when parking or revers-

Ship wreck may be included | ing. among their experiences since the

FORD ENDURANCE THE LIGHTER SIDE. TRACTOR EXPERI

RECORD.

NEARLY 50,000 MILES "NON-STOP.”

The salesman had, spent some I time in trying to turn a customer's attention from the "baby" models to the higher price cars. The cus-' tomer argued that the little ones A new world's nonmotor-non-did all that the larger models could wheelstopantomofile endurance do

record was established by the Mo. The salesman assured the minh

del A last month when Ralph and Rolland Davis, brothers, brought their Model A Ford to a halt at the east entrance of the Iowa state

hours and 40 minutes of continuous driving.

not only behind the car through capitol in Den Meines after 2,778 the rear window but through the side windows as well, even on a level with his shoulders, just as if he had three ordinary mirrors, one in the centre of the windscreen and one on each side of the car in addi- tion.

that he had tried both; and the large car that he was then using was infiitely superior.

"

Not to be convinced, the cus- tomer continued to argue until the retorts became quite heated.

MENTS.

CITROENS SCORE A BIG SUCCESS.

Every year the French military authoriting bold a competition be tween different types of tractors, to make, special awards for those': makes which prove eminently efficient. This competition is made, np of a series of perfomances con-- trulled by the military authorities.

This year the texts were hold near Army camps, where the nn. ture of the ground and the grades were particularly difficult for any machine, For three weeks, work- "Very well," nid the exaspering 10 and 12 hours per day, in ated assistant, “then the main dit. abominable weather, Citroen sturdy ference will simply be that I get exterpillars, conquered admirably. into my car and you wear yours,"

the most difficult and diverse tasks: hauling artillery of two to four tons, detours through mud, scaling. precipitous hills, trats of reconnais sance, liaison, etc...

Governor Hammill, standing with

At last he walked towards the Walter Ferrell, executive secretary door and said that he would pur- of the lown chapter of the Anseri.chase a "baby" elsewhere, can Automobile Association, gave the signal to stop. The Ford 'had travelled a total of 47.138.3 miles over all sorts of roads in all sorts of weather since August 1, und had exceeded by 3,680 miles and more than 2,361 hours the Ainorican non- stop endurance record which was made by a much heavier car just year under almost ideal conditions on the Indianapolis spoodway.

The City of Des Moines,' as the. Model A was called; covered prac

ing the run,

trip began, as they were passen CARS WITH NOVEL FEATURES tically the entire state of Iowa dur. gers in the R.M.S. Tahiti which sank in niid Preife in August liat year. The Austin Seven, christened Emily," which had served thera allantly in New Zealand and on the Cape York expedition, was Inst. Their present car, H." was put into commission on their return to Australia,

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Fair Prospect: "And has this model all of the latest improve ments?11

Salesman, bowing; "Everything, madam, but a beautiful owner,"

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At the end of these exacting tests, the competing cars were ordered to return to the military field for com plote examination. Some wore "towed in, but the Citroens returt- ed under their own power, and wore satisfaction throughout all the the only ones which gave entire

tests, and were found to be "ready

mora

Sir Malcolm Campbell will: stón

Engineers who examined the Ford

Purchaser: "What is the charge at its conclusion assorted that nei- inke delivery of a Phantom 11." ther engine nor chassis showed for, this battery ?" Continental touring saloon, which video of the strain to which they Garage hand: "One and a half for more punishment."

These results formed onE were subjected during nearly 140 volts." embodies a number of specini Ten days of continuous driving. Emily

outstanding success to add to the. Lures, One innovation is the pra cording to

Parchaser: the engineers, both

Well, and how

generous number already enjoyed' hy these tractors. vision of stone guards underneath would have served another 50,000 much is that in American mouez ?" the wings to prevent damage to the | paintwork from flying stones; these are extended under the chassis to conceal such details as the silenzer.

LARGEST TANK IN THE

WORLD.

The Best practical 3,000 gallon single trailer unit for gasolene and lubricating oil haulage has been built in the United States, It is probably the largest mobile tank in the world.

The total loaded gross weight is 61,200 lb. of which the front axles

The sides of the bonnet, too, pre extended below the chassis frame to conform to the lines of the body. thus giving an Impression of low

build and depth.

Miss Nellie Wallace, the well

miles or more if the Davis brothera

had attempted to make good their original intention to drive the car 'until it fell apart.

Aside from a radio receiving set and the folding cut on which the boys slept by turns, the only special extra equipmont carried was energency brake which with a traveling jack or 'dolly enabled one of the pair to change a tire

́or remove a wheel while the ear

was in motion.

known comedienne, has a 16 h.p.

In addition to oleven tire changes of the tractor truck carries 7,300 lb.,

due to punctures, the only repairs with 20,200 lb. un rear axles, and Honbeam sports coupe which do during the entire run, necord- 21,700 lb. on the trailer tandem possesses a number of novel peints.ing to an affidavit executed by the asles Trailer chassis weighs 5,000 Fokling steps, for instance, let spark plugs when the ear passed brothers, were repineemont of . exclusive of fifth wheel, which down when the doors are opened 30,000 miles, replacement of the weighs 550. Total load on any and disappear again when they are tyre, does not exceed 400 per closed; the louvres on the bonnet of a nut on the petcock drain of generator brushes, and replacement square inch, which is considerably are shaped to follow the flow of less than tyre manufacturers' rat the front wings and the windows

the crankcase. The land is an warefully dis behind the doors slide back into the tributed that each tyre carries anody, leaving an unobstructed open equal weight. The maximum speed is 24 miles per hour and the unit space when desired. climbs a 12 per cent, grade na, its regular route.

Speed 56 M.1.1.

....pass.

**

...5.pasx.

2.978 lbs. 2,278-lb.

290

£27 £35

23

2,360-1bm. ..5.puss.

225

23

£242

248

254

Ing.

Hong Kong Price includes Triplex Glass, Spare Wheel, Tire and Tube, and Bumpers.

MORRIS-OXFORD SIX,

R.A.C. Horse Power Rating 16. Brako. Horse-Power 30 at 3,200 Révolutions.

Piston Displacement 118,3 Cubic Inches, Wheel-Base 114 inches.

Speed 60 M.P.H

Tourer

...5-pass.

2,887-1bg. £250 £21

£271

Saloon Fabric

*...-pass.

265 2,694-lbs.

294

Coupa (Sliding Head)...6-pass.

Saloon (Fized Head! ...B-pass.

2,808-16#. 285 2,776-lbs.

210

28

29

813

304

Hong Kong Price includes Triplex Glass, Leather Upholstery, Spare Wheel, Tire and Tube, Bumpers.

Optional Equipment at Additional Frice. Extra Spare Wheel

... £7, 0.9

MORRIS ISIS SIX,

R.A.C. Hors-Power Rating £8. Brake Home Paiver 40 at 3,00 Revolutions.

Pisten Displacement 1506 Cubie Inches. Wheel-Base 114 Iucher,

Speed & M.P.H.

Tourer

Saloon

Coppe

...S-pava. ...5.pass. ....4рдан.

2,782.1b*, £330 2,078-lbs. 340 .350 3,200-lbs...

£1 £351

30 370 28 378

Hong Kong Price includes Triplex Glass, Leather Upholstery, Spure Wheel, Tire and Tube, Bumpers. Optional Equipment at Additional Price.

Extra Spare Wheel

***

& Magna Typa Wire Wheel

+

£ 0: 10. 0 5, 10, 0 ... 16. 0.0

6 Magna Type Wire Wheel ...

Equipment and Price subject to change without notice.

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25, Queen's Road Central. Stukb's Road

Tel. 24759.

Tel 27778.

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AMPHIBIANS,

SUCCESS OF THE NEW

AUSTIN,

Captain Geoffrey Mallins' Riley

The Intest addition to the Austin Hotor-cars" were tested on the range-the Twelve-Six-has been River Severs recently prior to their put through 114 paces in the 12,000-mile journey Colonies and, in spite of the gruel through Europe, Asia Minor, Pales-ling tests to which it has been sub- tine and Africa.

Four air bugs are located injected, has come through with fly

ing colours.

position on each side of the car by elektron girders and can be infinted by bellows ingeniously operated by a crank from either rear wheel. The ear can be driven into the river under its own power and when afloat can be paddled. When not in use the bags and frame work are carried in a box.. During the test. three persons were carried and the car was towed hebind a motor beat at G or knots.

The arrangement should save the expedition a great deal of time and the necessity for many, detours." Over 40 firms are represented, by the way, in this travelling British Industries Fair."

UP THE MOUNTAINS!

CAR VISITS HERMITAGE OF MOUNT RUA.

The following cable has been re- ceived from New Zealand where Austin products at present hand the list of registrations!

Twelve-Six driven 1,548 miles. Enthusiastically received everywhere, Performance won- derful, cooling exceptionally good. Climbed Mount Egmont-3,750 ft. -without over-heating. Road holding and cornering splendid. Springing good. Prospects for important turnover good," An equally enthusiastic report has already been received from South Africa, where the car has met with tremendous success.

tc.

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the run, the boys did not leave the During the first 2,000 houra of

ent except Es one of thein forced to run alongside in chang- ing a tire or wheel. They secured their, only exercise on top of the car. Later each hay spent a por- tion of his 'relief dogtrotting at its side.

CROSS-ROAD, PRIORITY.

WHAT IS THE ACTUAL - POSITION?

For years past uncertainty has existed as to the rights and duties of vehicle drivers at cross-ronds.

In Scotland there has been legal decision to the effect that a Inrgo degree of priority must be conged- ed to main-road traffic. In Eng- has existed, though it has been ro land and Wales no such priority

cognised that a driver emerging from a small road on to a main

thoroughfare must exercise propor

caution.

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pears to be a contradiction in terms.

According to the Code, a main- road driver has no right of way, yet the driver on a minor road has

It was hoped that in the High- way Code some definite ruling on this important matter would'' bo included. Instead of this, we find. The honour of being the first var

in the Code that "no vehicle has cross the threshold of

a right of way at cross-ronds, but Whe Hermitage was reserved for a 514

it is the duty of a driver on Fiat, the utility car that knows

minor road when approaching no obstacle, shirks no task.

major road to go dead slow and It to give way to traffle on it." Two young university atudents of would be interesting to know pro Padua France and Giovanui eisoly what this means, for it ap Morassatti, in conscquence of a No motor-car prior to this year weger with their fellow students, had over disturbed the quiet medita. |lett Padua for Torroglia early lans month in their 314, and there re- tions of the monks living in cloisolutely attacked the steep, narrow tered reclusion on the summit of mule path up Mount Rua. In less Mount Rua (one of the best known than half an hour, displaying un- and steepest peaks in the Euganeas common driving skill, they arrives! at the threshold of the Monastery, Hills not far from Padua). Two taking the last flight of steps which, the main-road driver is told years ago, it in true, a party of had proved too much for all pra

vious attempts by car. The Priar motor cyclists succeeded in climbing oned the door to them and thus hight to the door of the Monastery. for the first time a motor-ear enter dering on Alpine motor-cycle axed the sacred precincts of the cursion organized by the journal Monastery. Hatarcicliam but a motor-ear which The two plucky drivers returned attempted to emulate the agils the way they had come, down the bdsmbanları, aksha same omsion, same mule path which-din-showed found itself baulked by the light what a sturdy and agile climber of steps in front of the bailding. their 614 was.

to give way to him. If this does not represont right of way for the main-road drivor, it is difficult to

say what it does imply. Admitted-

that he must "always keep a sharp look-out and drive cautiously at eross-roads and road junctions," bot, provided that he uses Care, he seems definitely to be given the priority which is certainly, his dug It would, wo think, bo well that an attempt should be made to easily position which-da-likelz. to leave a good many road users in a state of bewilderment.

MICHELIN

THE NON-SKIDDING TYRE.

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