THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
GRAHAM BROTHERS
TRUCKS
GB
SOLD JT'DODGE DROTHERS DEALERS EVERYWHERE
These trucks are noted for their ability to withstand long, hard use without repairs. "Owners have the extra satisfaction of knowing, however, that they will always be within easy reach of ready service. No matter when or where the emergency may arise, there is a Dodge Brothers Dealer close at hand. ·
"1-TON CHASSIS:
BB 130" W, B...
14-TON CHASSIS:
CB 140 W. B.
U. S. CY.
. $1,095
$1,280 ..$1,330
MBM 140 W. B.
LBM 158" W. B.
$1,345 $1,395
PASSENGER BUS CHASSIS:
YB 158 W. B.
...$1,000
FB 158" W. B.
Many for Prary Llum of Basmdsinan.
THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD.
33 Wong Nei Chung Road, (Happy Valley)..
Central 1246 or 1247.
Comfort, Safety And Long Mileage
NE reason why more and more mo- torists turn every year to Firestone Cord tyres is the comfort which the live,, buoyant body of the tyre provides.
Another is the sense of security which comes from the staunch resistance of the cross and square tread against skidding...
Comfort and security are definite: Fire-.. stone advantages, added, always, to the economy of -
Most Miles Per Dollar
Firestone
THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO. LTD.
39, Wong Noi Chung Road,:( Happy Valley).........
Contral 1246 or 1247.
MOTORING SUPPLEMENT.
FOR MOTOR BOATS.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER
MOTOR TAX
GAS TAX INSTEAD OF
LICENCE FEE. Some novel financial plans are being sponsored by Charles J. De Land, secretary of state of the United States.
A NEW 6-CYCLINDER MARINE MOTOR ENGINE.
One has often heard the com- plaint thrown at the British manufacturer that he will not cator for the special requirements of the Colonial and foreign mark, DeLand suggests increasing ots. Such a charge is not justified tax on gasolino two to three conts to-day. The great motor exhibi- and eliminating the annual auto- tions of 1924 and the British mobile tax.
Empire Exhibition this year have DoLand believes in having one amply demonstrated that British license plate to last the life of the motor manufacturers are wide car, and a nominal" foo of from awake to the noeds not only of $3 to $5, payable every year. the homo market, but also of those Licence transfers, when a car in the most romote parts of the is sold, would be furnished for. world,
$1.
No section of the industry has shown greater activity than that This system would increase the engaged in the production of financial income of the state and marine motor engines.. If any would uliminate the annual licon- proof of the virility of British ce tag rush, which requiros an enterprise in this direction were increase of workers and the swol- needed it is only necessary to ing of the state payroll. point to such outstanding achieve
ments as the overhead valve engine with directacting camshaft
which has been specially designed SUNBEAM'S LONGEVITY. for marine purposes by the Aitsa
Craig Motor Co., Ltd., of Strand- on-the-Green, Chiswick, London,
W. 4, and embodies the results of A REMARKABLE TRIP ON
over thirty years' experience in
this particular class of work!
OLD CAR.
Ever since the introduction of
There are many old-time Brit- sho Ailsa Craig "Kid" 10-14 h.p.ish cars in existence and still giv-¿ 4-cylinder marine motor, which ing good service to-day-Care has proved so wonderfully suc-embodying that storling strength cessful in all parts of the world, and reliability which has always the company have pressed för-been associated, and is still, with ward, their policy of providing the high-grade British models, first-class engines at popular but there can be fow cars on the [prices to meet all requirements. road today of similar age to the The latest addition to the al-Sunbeam-Mabley which recently rondy comprehensive series of made a "no trouble" run from Ailsa Craig marine motors is a Wolverhampton to London. 6-cylinder 28-36 h model which, Built in 1901, this twenty-four- complete with tailshaft, stern year-old car has a 2-h.p. single- gear and propeller, sells at £262. cylinder engine, tiller steering, This is certainly a remarkably and primary drive by. a long, flat low figure under any reckoning, belt. The clutch and 2-speed gear but especially so when the very is really a combination of fast and high standard of workmanship is loose pulleys, crude in compari- but quite effective, as this car has son with present-day practice,
thousands of miles it has covered umply demonstrated during the in its lengthy career.
taken into account. •
Liko its forerunners, the Ails Craig Kid 10-14 h.p. the Kid Junior "6-8 h.p and the 20-24 h. models it is constructed on the monobloc system, with cylinders and crank-case all in one-casting. On its latest run from Wolver- This, in itself, is a triumph in hampton to London, a distance of foundry work, probably never 128 miles, carrying the driver before successfully'achieved in a and one passenger, the entire 6-cylinder engine of this typo. journey was done at an averago It has all the practical and well speed of 13m.p.h., and on the proved features for which Ailsa level 18 miles an hour was easily. Cruig engines are justly famous, maintained. The run was accom- The reverse gear is built in one plished with astonishing case, and unit with the engine, resulting in showed what can be done with an one of the most compact units for old vehicle which was regarded its power yet produced.
in its day as one of the fastest Accessibility to the various and most reliable motor cars on parts has been the subject of very the road, a reputation worthily careful study., Large inspection maintained by the Sunbeams cars doors are provided to the crank-of the present' day.
case, water pickets and reverse
gear. The magneto is mounted
vertically, with the contact maker
face upwards, so that it can bo MOTOR BUS SERVICES. easily inspected and cleaned. In
fact, this arrangement applies to.
all fittings on the engine-every-
thing is up above where it can be As indicating the growth of reached and quickly-attended to. long distance motor omnibus ser- All reciprocating parts are vices in England it is interesting carefully balanced. The crank-to note that thero is now a regular shaft and camshaft. each run on daily service between Bristol and two main and two intermediate London, a distance of 120 milos. bearings, while the well-known According to Motor Transport the Ailsa Craig "offset vylinder fare for the single journey is only design has of course, been retain-108. 6d., and the machines used. ed so that the engine runs abso- are single-deck saloons. lutely silently and is vibrationless.
The new engine fitted with the] standard reverse gear is an ideal power unit for fast open boats and passenger launches of from 35 to 45 ft while when fitted with the Ailsa Craig redacing reverse gear, it provides a compact light motor capable of | turning a large slow-running pro- peller which is specially suitable for the heavier type of cabin cruiser and commercial craft from 45 ft. to 50 ft. It will also be found that, owing to the com- pactness of the engino, twin sets can be comfortably accommodat- ed, and in this way it will provide ample power for vessels up to 70 ft. length and more.
NEW YORK TÁXIS.
"There are about 21,000 taxis in New York, which doesn't 'includo about 1000 other automobiles li censed to carry passengers. The taxis aluno travel an aggregate of about 1,000,000 milos a day, or about 50 miles each.
· A 60-MILE-AN-HOUR TRAIN A QUARTER OF
A MILE AWBY TAKES
ONLY 15 SECONDS TO.
REACH THE CROSSING.
AND IT CAN'T STOP. YOU CAN
17
1925
AUTO INCREASE
LOWER PAYSO
Automobiles in Canada have Number of employ passed the 600,000 mark for the automotive industry la first time in history. Ontario increased by 13.6 per c the loading automibile owner that of 1023, reports among the provinces with 308,693 of Labour Statistics, T
dropped 18,7 per cent
cars to its credit."
B. S. A.
MOTOR CYCLES
Famous For Reliability and Economy
Full Particulars from the Sole Agents:
THE SINCERE CO
Rudge-Whitworth FourValve.Four Speed
MOTOR CYCLES
ORDERS NOW BEING BOOKED FOR
A NEW CONSIGNMENT DUE TO ARRIVE SHORTLY.
FULL PARTICULARS FROM RUDOLF WOLFF & KEW LTD.
54, Queen's Road, Centra!.
16 KNOTS
Phone C.2173.
AILSA CRAIC
FAST RUN ABOUT
BRITISH THROUGHOUT
Complete $2750.00
DODWELL & CO., LTD.
DELIVERED HONGKONG.
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