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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MOTORING SUPPLEMENT: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1925

DUNLOP

CORDS

LORD

HONGKONG

"When purchasing aktyre, BE GUIDED BY THOSE WHOSE BUSINESS IT IS TO KNOW, AND WHO DO KNOW.

The fact that 95% of British tar Manufacturers ft DUNLAP tyros as atandard equipmont is a striking tribute to tho superiority of the Dunlop tyro,

Fehind the Car manu- facturers' choice is their practical knowledge of tyres and tyre values.

FOLLOW

THE CAR (MANUFACTURERS' LEAD-THEY KNOW.

DISTRIBUTORS

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MOTOR NEWS FROM GREAT BRITAIN.

ON THE TRACK " By "R. A. O.” (Special to The Hongkong Telegraphic)

AVIATION

COMING OF THE LIGHT MACHINE.

Tho coming of light airplanos for individual uso may be haster- ed by the development of a two aylinder, air-cooled airplane engine.

The inventor of this miniature

Some very fine performances a single-handed twenty-four hour. have recently been put up by run on a normal six-cylinder A.C. British motor vehicles of various chassis with a normal sports en-Power plant is H. E. Morehouso classes in races and tests upon gine and a single seated body. In of the engine design plant at the track and on sandy beaches, twenty-four hours and thirteen MeCook Flold. At Pendine sands on the Welsh minutos ho covored 2,000 miles, Morehouse's engine weighs Const, the world's records for the setting up a whole list of "figures only 85 pounds, can develop 28 flying kilometre and the flying better than any existing world's horsepower and is built to sell for mile have been broken by Captain record. The provious record. for $595.The cheap, individual Malcolm Campbell on his 350 h.p. the twenty-four hours was a little airplane is made more of a twelve-cylinder Sunbeam, which over 1,820 miles, the average possibility by this innovation. is now undoubtedly the fastest speed being about 754 miles an car in the world.. Both distances tour.

The unusual feature about this

The A. O in its latest

were covered at a rate of over 150 performance average "just over engine is that it has a shortor niles an hour, the previous best 82 miles an hour. The previous stroke than bore. Otherwise it is being rather under 146 miles an best figuro for a single-handed designed along regular aircraft hour. Not only the driver and drive was set up by Mr. S. F. Edge, lines.. the car, but the magneto, tyres, now Governing Director of A. C. Both cylinders are opposed to petrol and oil were all British. Cars Limited. In 1907. On that each other, projecting about half

During the meeting held by the occasion the vehicle used was of

way into the aluminum crankcase. Royal Automobile Club of Austra-60 h.p.. the engine being many lia on Gerringong Beach three im-sizes larger than that fitted in the portarit events were, WOR by little six-cylinder A. C.. Vauxhall cars. Perhaps the most In a motor cycle meeting at interesting was the victory of the Mantlhery circuit the victor Mr. H. R. Clarke in the twenty-in the 500, c.e.' class, over a (four miles scratch race for cars distance of 250 miles, rode a 34

GARAGE Jover 15 h.p. Mr. Clarke's car ish.p. A.J.S. and finished more than

[cmomy

[famous in the Australian motor-soven minutes ahead of the ing world, since it dates back to second man. In the 350 c.c, class, 1914 and has a long string of over a distance of 220 miles, the successes to its erodit.

three. 3.49 h.p. A.J.S. machines The newly constructed Montl-Joccupied first, second and fourth hery track near Paris has been positions respectively, this being the scene of some..very-fine por-the third year in succession that formances by British vehicles. an A. J. S. has won in this Mr. T. Gillett recently undertook class.

PINEDO AT MANILA.

The

There is no use going into details THE AUSTIN ' 7"

Is the Small Car for SERVICE and

ECONOMY

Alex. Ross & Co., (China) Ltd.

BANK OF CHINA BUILDING, HONGKONG.

ESSEX-a SIX

Built by Hudson Under Hudson Patents

is simply

another term

for

SHELL

The regular use of Shell Motor Spirit and Lubri-

cating Oils results in, a

marked reduction in running costs.

THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM CO., (SOUTH CHINA) LTD. (INCORPORATED IN GREAT BRITAIN)

B. S. A.

MOTOR CYCLES

Famous For Reliability

and Economy

The above photo shows the Italian aviator at Manila where

he is awaiting favourable conditions to continue his flight to I Japan.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON LIGHTWEIGHT

The new 1926 Harley-Davidson Lightweight 350 cc. single cylinder side by side valves.

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According to the factory tests, this lightweight machine in ordinary touring will do 55-60 miles per hour, while consumption is at the rate of 100 miles to the Imperial gallon.

Kindly book your order now at the Gascon, Motor Co., No. 2, Kwong Wah Road, Kowloon (opposite The Steam Laundry) as only a limited number. will arrive by the first shipment in September..

ALWAYS IN STOCK

1925 Models.—Barley-Davidson Motorcycles, Combinations and Spare Parts.

Telephone K, 1242. Repairs on all makes of Motorcycles.

THE GASCON MOTOR COMPANY.

Full Particulars from the

Sole Agents:

SOCON

THE SINCERE CO.

SOCONY

MOTOR OILS

AND

GASOLINE

GENUINE BALLOON TIRES

Give Greater Riding Ease, Braking Efficiency-Shock Protection,

With all the old-time Essex qualities of performance and reliability, you now geti Full sise, genuine balloon tires-Added beauty and distinction-Easier riding → Easier staaring-Almost double braking efficiency.

Naturally when balloon tires had established their superiority Essex would adopt them: They are now standard equipment. They add an even greater measure of riding case, steadi- Bow and good looks to the notabia values of

the Coach. With the advanced system of spring suspension and low center of gravity; safe, comfortable travel is assured on all roads and at all speeds.

The Essex Six in built by Hudson under Hudson patents. Thus le la the product of the famous 6-cylinder experience of the sixth- largest builder of motor cars in the world. It alone, shares the advantages of design and construction for which the Hudson Super Bir Le celebrated.

The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd.

Telegraph Central 1246 or 1247.

33, Wong Nei Chung Road

Happy Valley.

THE SUCCESS OF THE

BUICK COACH

The Buick Coach is a real closed car-built to Buick's high standards of closed car comfort, sturdiness and appointment. The Fisher body shows the graceful lines of the finest enclosed types. The two wide doors, hinged at the front, enable rear seat passengers to enter or leave either door without disturbing people in the front scats. Duco finish. Different colors for each of the two coach models.

And the price! Never before has it been possible to have a closed car with these quality features at such low cost.

For Demonstration.

Please call or Telephone C. 1036.

HONGKONG & KOWLOON TAXICAB CO., LTD

33 & 35 Des Vœux Road Central.

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