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DETERRING THE THIEF.

THEFTS.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1932:

SPARKS

FROM THE PLUGS

direction of the ideal anti-theft

Broadly, the arrangement is that!

device. Steering gear locks, goar a special lock and key ago installed RENOVATING AN OLD CAR

lever locks, and devious for cutting suitably on the car, the look being

off the ignition current at the connected electrically to the battery

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PROTECTION AGAINST CAR owners will have all been polves, and to the horn. The lock is atted HOW YOU MAY EVADE THE VICIOUSNESS

hut none is as yet, universally in auch a way that it cannot be adopted. In the Impose warning device certainly a most interósting. principle is employed, and in prac tice the iden gives every impression of effectiveness..

One of the most fruitful sources of inventive work in connection with motor cars has been in the

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VAUXHALL MOTORS

LIMITED

HONG KONG DELIVERED PRICES

VAUXHALL

64

VX CADET

R.4.C. Horss Power Bating 26,3,"

Manthum Horie. Potser 80 at 8,000 Revolutions. Piston Displacement 194 Inches. Wheelbase 107 Inchze.

Speed 60 Miles Per Hour.

Upbal.

r

Nett

'Kongi

1.0.0. Proking Factory Shipping CARD

Luten Delivery o

£275

PA. Welbt ivery

Leather 3 2,360]bm. £275 £— Leather 5 2,070 lb. 280 Leather

Modal

Aberde

Tourer De Luxe Saloon Standard Coupe 2 Light Coupe 4 Light

3 Wire

6 Wire.

5 Wire

4 2,480 lbs.

200 3

Saloon Convertible...

s' Wire Wire

Coupe Drop HeadTM ...

5 Wira

Leather Leather Leather

2,057-7b

2008

2,715lbs.

320

280

208

209:

320

49,075 lbs.

325

325.

STANDARD, EQUIPMENT

Spare Tire & Tube 195.00, Bampers, Luggage Carrier, Mascot.

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT EXTRA CHARGE

Sixth Wire Wheel complete with Tire & Tube mounted £3.5.0. Sliding Roof op Standerd Saloon £8,100, Safety Glara- Tourer 22.16.0.-Saloon £5,10.0.-Coupe £8.5.0.

OF THE PART EXCHANGE SYSTEM.“

removed maliciously-for instance, it can be recosso into the side of the sentcle--and armoured cables can be used to prevent the leads: being out. Nor can the terminal connections be tampered with with- out the device giving warning.

When a car is fitted with the Im- pess, if anyone interferes with the A friend of mine recently be-p WORK TO BE DONE. ehr while it is left locked up, the

came ashamed of the shabby ap-) The work to be done on the 1820 electrio horn is sounded, thus draw-pearance of his motor-car, which i car is on follows:-All the old ing attention to the vobicle in had covered Dome 20,000 miles fashioned nickel-plating is to be way which no intending thief re-writes G.B. In spite of hard times replaced, by chromium. The coach lishes. For example, if any one of the decided that he must have a work in to be bellulosed throughout the doors is opened, if the controls new car for 1902, and so he drove A stop lamp, fog lamp, and good are moved, if an attempt be made to the largest dealer in his area dimmers are to be fitted. Three to open the bonnet, the mechanism and sought information about a

"MODERN STANDARDISATION FAVOURS THE OWNER-DRIVER.

this change is to be made. Any substantial wear "in other details

· JOURNEY'S END FOR AUSTIN SEVEN

Hector MacQuarrie and Dick

is to be made good; but as far as the owner is at present aware, nu such wear exist. Susponsion has never been the car's strong point, | Matthews-the two New Zealanders. Since it was built be designer has who left London on 'February 2rd' altered the road springs and adopt.of last your on the second half of ad a more modern type of shock their round the world in an Api- absorber. This lator suspension is tin Soven-successfully completed to be embodied.

GOOD AS NEW.

their long trek when they reached Auckland, New Zealand. their starting point-on September, 7th,

Although their car ("Emily IINK When the car is returned to its in ensiraling the earth encountered owner, in perhaps four weeks' time, every kind of weather and oiimuta, he will have a vehicle easily papiraversed deserts and mountain able of 100,000 miles of faithful ranges, crossed fooded rivers and service. It will look brand new. It muddy swamps-every obstacle was will handle as new. It will have surmounted, and the little car made a better performance and a much A prouble-free run. longer life than the new car which The successful completion of the

comes into action and the born is part oxchange deal. He was offer. new tyres are to be mounted. The he so nearly bought. There Are vonture is a wonderful tribute to

sounded. It can even be arranged to become effective if the spare wheel or luggage at the back of the Car is touched by unauthorised par. sons, or alternatively, when the our is in use warning can thus be given of luggage coming loose.

The Imposs is made by Imposs Warning Devices, Ltd., 115, Shaftesbury Avenue, W.C.2, and': costs 29. 10. complete, the charge for åtting being extra and varying according to the extent to which the buyer wishes the system to be ap plind to his car. The idea is also developed in the shape of a Are and burglar alarm on a similar principle, and is capable of being,

used for garages and private motor houses, the price of the device alone for that purpose being £6 138

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od an allowance of £100 on & first stripped chassis is to be driven just two snage about his plan. The the reliability of the Austin Seven, back to the works while the body first has already been mentioned for apart from the weight, of the class car, which had cost him nearly work is undergoing repair: Ex namely, that if his own death or passengers, it carried a heavy load £800 three years ago and was still amination as the factory may sug- some similar unforeseen emergency of camping equipment, kit, photo- in extollent running order. This get certain small attentions which should force an early resale, his graphic apparatus, etc. offer was conditional on his pur-are not at present contemplated. £100 will go down the sink; it is Mr. Hector MacQuarrie, in advis, chasing a massproduced 20h. But from the owner's own know- irrecoverable money. The second is ing the Austin Motor Company of saloon car considerably inferior in

ledge of the chassis the following that the car will not look really their safe arrival, said: "Emily II general quality to his old car. The 1

jobs have been specified: The en-up to data. Its lines are good has stood up to the gruelling, taak transaction would require a cheque gine is to be fitted with the 1982 enough, but they are not, the lines magnificently, and is still in exosl of over £200 for its complotion, as

of 1932. Some men are as sensitive cent condition, notwithstanding the on such points as a woman is,souterrific ordeal to which she has been sitive about her spring hat: she subjected." would rather die than your a 1929 model. But my friend in a sensible realist. Handsome is as handsome reflect that it is possible to recon- does for him. En will sail past dition a woll-used car much more duplicates of his contemplated 1932 cheaply than I have indicated. The car both on the level and on hills, engine, transformation is the only and this pleasant sensation will really expensive item in my friend's. amply atone to him for the fact estimates. Repainting cheap. Replating is not too dear Braker that the tail of his car is a per can be lined for a very small sum. pendicular line and shrouds noIt is never actually necessary to recondition pistons and cylinders locker full of fitted suitcases.

after 20,000 miles unless a seize has occurred. When this heavy work is needed it is most cheaply undertaken by reboring the cylin der-block and fitting a set of oversize pistorts, boing careful to job. Most 1920 cars can be decent- Beleot a firm of real repute for the

ly reconditioned for 250.

he proposed to pay by instalments, cylinder block, induction system, I happen to know and the bill would therefore in and pistons, clude interest, insurance, delivery that this alteration will furnish charges, and so forth. He was on

more power, combined with a great the brink of signing the agreement when it dawned on

his bemused advance in "exibility. The whole mind that it was an act of fully of the steering gear is to be taken Why should he pay over £200 in down and carefully inspected in cash (£300' in reality) in order to

of doubt its vital elements secure an inferior vehicle, posSSUES.

will be renewed. The brakes will ing no advantages, except that it was slightly more modern in- shape be relined throughout. The gear and equipment and looked a great box has always suffered from a stiff deal smarter because its paint and nicket were now ! He talked out of the showroom, vainly pursued by an agitated salesman.

FOUR ANTI-THEFT DEVICES.

fr

Provide a Eumorous Interlude.

We were discussing the other day* the frequency with which cars are stolen. So we decided, all four of

VAUXHALL “EIGHTY" (123′′ & 180 ~ Wheelbase)}|us, to hold a little private pom-

Saloon Richmond

5 Wiro Leather 52,0lbs. £180 £10 £495

.3 Wire

*

B Wire 5 Wire

6 Wire

Leather "Leuther Leather Leather

7 3,510lbs. 3,850 lbs.

406 40 'B 2,805.Jbs.

10 a3,185th, 605

10

085

(95

536

005

695

10, 705

Coupe Kingstori Saloon Kifabarley Baloon 180 W.B. Limousine 136" W.B.

י,

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Spare Tire & Tube 20x2.50, Luggage Carrier, Radiator Mascot, Sliding Roof, Safety Gloss.

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT-EXTRA CHARGE

Sixth Wira Whool complete with Tire & Tube mounted £1 19:0," Bumpers £4.10.0.

BEDFORD TRUCKS

1 Ton Obussis

W.S. 131...38x6-8 Ply Front & Rear 14 2,800lbs. £175.

£175

2 Ton ChassiK

W.H.S. 131.30x5 Front, Dual Rear 14 2,070lbs.

108

108

2. Ton Chassi

W.H.L. 157"...30x5 Front, Dual Rear 20 3050 lbs.

210

$70

Bus Chassi

W. H.8. 131...32x6 Front, Dual Rear: 14 3,100lbs.

200

Buu Chassis

W.H.L. 18732x6 Front, Dual Rear 20 3,180lbs. 265 DUPLE BU

205

Complete...32x to Fly All Round 20.4600

000

600

DUPLE Baloun

DUPLE Auto

Folding Head Coach

90 5,080 lb. 610

20 6,140 lbs.

QUOTATIONS FOR OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ON APPLICATION'

610.

$80.

350

Cc eb...39x8-10 Ply All Round

Equipment and Price subject to change without notice.

THE HONG KONG HOTEL GARAGE

tube Road, Happy Valley.

$7738, 27779 md 28124.

petition in fitting thief-proof de- vices and, provided that they wern alf fairly efficient, the owner of the most expensive fitting wis to stand the other three a dinner, »

We met, nå arranged, a week later to demonstrate

our various devices

and to state the monetary cost

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RENOVATE THE OLD

at

"round of inquiries

A dir- establishments of father ferent kind procured BOIMA encouraging information

during the next twenty-four hours; and he has now decided to renovate the old car very thoroughly. When this is done he will own a far better vehicle than the previous transaction pro mised him, and his total outlay will be considerably under £100. I must confess that my friend will never get his money back again. His re- conditioned 1020 car was worth £100 in a part-exchange deal before re-

novation. After renovation it will

still be worth no more than £100. thereof. One of us and fitted a

This sounds absurd, but "every chafu and padlock from his steer-dealer carries in his vest pocket a ing wheel to the dush. Another little bock quoting standard allow demonstrated his gadget," which

ances for all known cars cf, any recent date, Individual dealer |locked his gear lever into reverse, may stretch the figures in this bour while the third man told us proudly a shade in order to clinch a parti that, in bis opinion, his locked cular deal but they take no stock of such expenditure as my friend bonnet was it." Prices were a

contemplates. A private owner shilling, two shillings, and two-"might", conceivably be prepared to and-sixpence respectively. I had give a fairer price. But where can we find a private owner who is been awaiting my turn in an ex-prepeared to buy a large second- eited, if subdued manner. I now hand car for cash 7 Such a person exhibited a corkscrew and said, possibly exists, just as there may still be a dodo or an apteryx lurk- meekly, "One penny," Their faces

ing in some unexplored fastness of were a study, as I led them around the earth's surface; but 60 per cent. to the back of my ear and showed of the current buyers want to trade them an ordinary well-fitting cork off an old car. So my friend 14 sacrificing 2100 as an alternative

firmly inserted some two inches up the axhaust pipe. They were satis to spending £200. The alternativo filed-more or less-when I showed appeals to him; but from the pure them definitely that the engine ly financial standpoint it is possib Would not start. And the corkly unwise. His reconditioned car- scrow came in useful at dinner, too! will be of small value, and its" You see, I remembered that many value will shrink rapidly. The years ago I had knowa of a well-1939 car which he might have deserved practical joke designed to bought would be p

convertible into radues the conceit of a particularly more cash than his 1929 vehicle, and boastful motoring acquaintance. will remain convertible for a much

longer period,

Case

and awkward change; fortunately

for the owner, the modern version of the selector and locking me chanism in interchangeable wish to obsolete parts of his chassis, and j

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NECESSARY COST

Owners obsessed by unfashionable cars of the 1926-30 vintage who can.

hot possibly spend £100. may well (Oontinued on nowe Column)

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TOURERS, COUPE DE LUKE

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