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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, ' MOTORING SUPPLEMENT.

GRAHAM BROTHERS

GB

TRUCKS

(DODGE BROTHERS DEALERE EVERYWHERE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21; 1925.

THE MOTOR SHOW AT LONDON.

A Triumph for the British Industry.

Being the first part of a special report to "The Hongkong" Telegraph")

The ability to insure owners of immediate service at all times is an asset of tremen- dous importance to truck manufacturers.

In this respect Graham Bro- thers have an obvious advan- tage, marketing, as they do, through Dodge Brothers vast and reputable dealer organization.

MON CHASSIS;

BB 130 W. B.

1STON CHASSIS:

CB 140" W., R.

FB 153 W. B.

U. A. CY.

...S 99%

A busy corner at this year's record Motor Show at Olym pia ("Times" copyritht phe- tograph).

$1,280

$1,330

MBM 140 W. B.

$1,345

LBW 158" W. B.

...$1,395

PASSENGER BUS CHASSIS:

YB 158" W. B.

...$1,000

A Body Pur Bvory Line of Business

THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO. LTD.

$3 Wong Nei Chung Road, (Happy Valley)..

1926

SINGER

ANNOUNCEMENT

Contral 1246 or 1247.

1926

FOUR SEATER "DE LUXE" $2,200

TWO SEATER "DE LUXE" $2,200

OVERHEAD VALVES

BRITISH THROUGHOUT

FOUR WHEEL BRAKES

AUTOMATIC WINDSCREEN WIPER

COMPLETE ALL WEATHER EQUIPMENT

PNEUMATIC (UPHOLSTERY

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represents all that is best in British Light Car Engineering.

FOR FULL SPECIFICATION AND DEMONSTRATION

OF THE FEW 1926 MODELS

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rospects the chasals are similar. In both cases the standard wheal · track of 4 feet 8 inches has boon adopted and both chassis have ground clearance of 9 to 9% Inches. Water circulation is by pump, the goar box gives four for ward speeds, the clutch is of tho singlo, dry "plate type, the four- wheel brakes are on the Lanches. tor system and the wheels aro of the stool spoked variety.

The principal change in the Ar- rel-Johnston programme is the adoption of an admirably designed overhead valye engine. Instead

of using one stiff spring to pro- vide for the return of the valve, the push rod, the rocker and the tappet, ne mechanism is separat- ed in this engine, the valves bay- [ing springs of normal strength: /

while additional springa at the foot of the push rod ensure the return of the tappet to the cam- shaft. The result is the elimina- tion of noise and a great reduc-. tion in wear as compared with the ordinary run of overhead valve engines. Further, to ensure silence, the whole of the valve rocking gear is totally enclosed in a sound-proof eusing. The. "Dominion" model Árrol-Johnston

Its another of the rapidly growing group of British cars in which the standard wheel track has been adopted.

More New Models.

The 10/21 Mp. Singer has been

HO uniformly successful that motorists throughout the world will welcome the introduction of

a new six-cylinder Singer model. The firm's idea has been to pro- duec d comfortable six-cylinder saloon car of ample size, to sell

at home at a Agure round about £375. The engine is rated at 14/34 h.p. and in general design the chassis is somewhat similar to the smaller model,

The main change in the Rover programme is the introduction of

a Hooper patent enclosed the groutest interest attaches to the new "Super" model of the limousine body, providing luxuri ous accommodation for six, up holstered in blue leather and gray cloth, toning beautifully with the | polished burr walnut panels of the interior and glazed throughout with Triplex safety glass..

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Detail Improvements.

A few years ago the British Motor Industry had the utmost

the 30/90 h.p. "Straight Eight"|four-cylinder 9/20 h.p. car. Tha difficulty in holding its own, even

model just produced by the Sun-chassis has been re-designed to in the home market. Under such

beam Company. The purpose is give a much wider frame. Four" circumstances, the development of

to provide a Sunbeam chassis cap-wheel brakes on the Rubury sya- a substantial export trade was too

able of carrying larger coachwork tem are fitted and the front anuch to hope. Now, however, the

than the 20/60 h.p. model. The springe are semi-elliptic. In position is very different. At this

new chassis is made with two general appearance the new model year's Show, which may be fairly

To turn for a moment to the lengths of wheelbase, the longer follows closely on the graceful stated to be the most representa opposite end of the scale, the being 12 feet 3 inches. A landau-lines of the 14/45 h.p. Rover, tive ever held in any country, the lowest priced car exhibited was let on this chassis was almost cer- which has only undergone very popularity of the leading British the 10 h.p. Trojan utility vehicle tainly the largest and most com-alight modifications.. cars compared with that of their | selling, on solid tyrea, at the home modious, and certainly one of the An entirely new and very in- foreign competitors is obvious.price of £125, an extra £ being most handsome exhibits at the teresting two-litre car is the Hill- Tremendous business has already charged if pneumatics are fitted. Show.

man "Fourteen" which has been been done by British mukers and, These are not really necessary be-

designed after very thorough if one may judge by the varying cause of the extraordinary effi- In the Duimler range there are examination, of overseas require- density of the groups round ciency of the springing. The few mechanical changes, but im-ments! The engine gives 35 b.h.p. different stands, the ascendancy latest model of Trojan, which has provements have been made in at normal speed and a four-speed of the British industry is beyond a longer chassis than the standard respect of the sleeve valves and gear box is provided. The road doubt.

model, provided`n roomy and subs-the lubrication system. Both performance of this car under ad- Fortunately, the recapture of tantil four-sented car on magneto and coil ignition are verse conditions is extremely sat- the home market is not being pneumatics at a price of less than standard, the dual system-employ-isfactory. Export business-in-the- achieved by any neglect of the £150.

ing a single plug in each cylinder, now Hillman is entirely in the potential overseas buyer. On the

New Six-Cylinder Cars, In bodywork the Daimler Company hands of Mossrs. Rootes Limited, contrary, there is a general ten- The new six-cylinder Bentley is have introduced a closed car with of New Bond Street, London, who deney to increase dimensions so

really beautiful job. Its metal panels for the lower portion have representatives touring the as to give a standard wheel track standard finish is superb and it is and fabric panels above, the re-world and are open to receive en- of about 4 feet 8 inches and ample full of ingenious points of design.salt being to give the rigidity of quiries in respect of territory not ground clearance and, at the same. It should go far towards killing the ordinary saloon with a fair yet reprosented. lime, to increase engine power what la left of foreign competition mensure of the lightness of the The six-cylinder model 'of the And to ft gear boxen providing in the sphere of the “de luxo" car Weymann type of body.

A.C. has not undergone any four forward speeds.

of the class that appeals to those In the Wolseley range consider-material alterations, but the four- Naturally, the dimensions of who want high speed and excep-able improvements have been cylinder 12/24 h.p. model has been High: cars cannot be such as tional acceleration in addition to made in the 16/35 h.p. model. A improved in many respects. The provide the standard wheel track absolute comfort. The engine single plate clutch takes the place dynamo is now accessibly placed The light car, however, appeals has four overhead valves to each of the cone clutch and a four-at a high level out of the reach of from a different standpoint and its cylinder, the overhead camshaft speed gear box is now fitted. mud and water and is positively appeal grows yearly wider as the being driven by three spring-load-Four-wheel brukes are; of course, driven by a silencé chain automa- roads of the Overseas Empire are fed coupling rods in conjunction provided. No important changes tically kept taut by a patent de improved and the road systems with a single plain pur pinion have been made in the 24/66 h.p. vice. The starter engages at the enlarged. The success of the reduction gear. Ignition is by six-cylinder chassis, which is mar top of the flywheel. The type of British light ear is due to its relia- two magnetus with Vernier ad-keted as an open car, a landaulet clutch employed is similar to that. bility and its extreme economy in justment and driven by cross or a saloon limousine.

of the six-cylinder model. operation, to which may now be shaft from the camshaft. Cool- Without exactly introducing four-door four-seater body is coupled its attractive selling ing is by pump with thermostat new models, Armstrong Siddeley particularly comfortable and gives price. In fact, if one were asked control, and lubrication is on the Motors show new editions of their very adequate leg room. to name the outstanding feature high pressure system. The clutch former models, known as Mark The changes in the Bean pro- of this year's Show, the verdict in of the single plate type and the II. Points about the complete gramme are concerned almost en would certainly be "value for gear box gives four speeds. Four-cars are that the firm is making tirely with bodywork. Thus the money". The Show containa so wheel brakes are, of course, pro-u determined effort to extend the range of "Twelvo" Beans is in- much of interest that it is impos-vided, and chassis lubrication is use of Triplex unfety glass and of creased by an entirely new model sible to review it completely in a on the grease gun principle. celulose body finish, the former saloon car of admirable appear single report of moderate length, Among the new six-cylinder on account of safety and on the ance and thoroughly well finished consequently this article will deai models the 25/70 hp. Vauxhall latter because of its splendid and equipped, yet coating only only with a portion of the exhibits. stands out for many reasons. In wearing qualities. The 89 h.p. £375 on the home market. The The range of prices of the cars particular, the single sleeve six-cylinder Mark II car has "Fourteen" range is the same as exhibited varies from something valves are of practical as well as newly designed engine of very last year, except for minor im- over £3,000 down to £125. It is of theoretical interest. The de- clean construction. The 18 h.pprovements and the introduction proposed to start by reviewing the sign is such that the valves have six-cylinder model also makes its of a new thief-proof locking de- more expensive types, leaving the a rotary motion and, the shape of appearance with a new engine.vice which is the first of this kind light cars and certain very in the combustion chamber is ex- In both cases an interesting point to be standardised on any make teresting accessory exhibits for ceptionally perfect. The result is of design is the ingenious manner of car. It takes the form of a review in the second portion of an engine capable of a very high in which the overhead rockers and positive lock upon the steering the report.

rate of revolution with extremely push rods are lubricated. Other column, every lock having a smooth running throughout the features of the chassis are the ex-different key. range. The crankshaft has ten coptional size of the front whoel bearinge and the connecting rods brakes and the method of adjust- ways been in the forefront, the are of light duralumin stampings.ing the rear cantilever springs to casatoon, all the 12 hp and 20 hp. Austin models are already name of Rolls-Royce being used The four-wheel brakes on this sult varying loads. throughout the world as a symbol chassis are hydraulically operat Only very trilling changes have familiar throughout the world. of the highest possibic quality.ed and have automatic adjust been made in the more powerful This now model is intended par- At this Show the Rolls-Royce ex-ment. The front axle is bored out Humber models, the one point ticularly for motorists who some- timea drive themselves and are hibit la particularly interesting, from solid steel stampings, giving | worth noting being the introduc-

sometimes driven. the 40/50 hp. "New Phantom" immense strength to withstand tion of the Autoram greasery sys-

The central being shown for the first time, and braking stresses, .

tem of lubrication in the 18/26 hp. partition enables the saloon to be the 20 hip, model also making its

A "Straight Eight". chassis. So far na bodywork is closed off from the driver's seat firat appearance at any exhibition, From an analysis of the trend concerned, the Humber all or not, according to cholco. with its improvod equipment, in- of design made by "The Aulocar" weather oquipment in exceptional- In the concluding portion of this cluding the Rolls-Royce six brakes as the result of studying upwards |ly efficient and easy to manipulate report it le intended to deal with ayetem, the four-speed gear box of three hundred different modela, The Standard Wheel Track. the lighter models of car of the and the right-hand gear change. it appears that of the cars examin- Two new models of Star cars type which, though still knoAvisos Probably the most highly priceded 65% have four-cylinder en hive been introduced for 1926. light cars, have proved themselves and certainly one of the most gines, 677, have six-cylinder en- One has a four-cylinder 14/40 h.p. thoroughly practical vehicles for beautiful ears in the Exhibitiongines, while eight-cylinder on engine and the other a six-cylinder wherever made roads are to was a 10/50 h.p, Rolls-Royce with 'gines figuro at 5%. Of these last '20/60 hp, engine, but in many lezistence.

Maximum and Minimum Prices.

In the construction of curs "de

| Luxe", the British Industry has al-

The

With the exception of the "52-

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