1925-12-19 — Page 9

MOTORING

SUPPLEMENT

OF

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

SATURDAY, 19th, December, 1925.

/ Being the Official Organ of the Hongkong Automobile Association),

DODGE

ENTERPRISE.

BRITISH COMMERCIAL MOTOR PROGRESS.

60 Miles Per Hour!"

CURRENT

COMMENT

are certainly not of the right type and it will be learned with very

NOTES ON INTERESTING EXHIBITS AT THE SHOW.

(Special to The Hongkong Telegraph.)

·$10,000,000 ADDITION TO

PLANT.

BIO PRICE CUT FORTHCOMING.

The Dragon Motor Car Com- pany, Ltd., is in receipt of the following special cablo, which

publication --

1 for

Detroit, Dec. 16. Tan million dollar additiona in modern factory equipment and now buildings now completed. This will make possible ox-

The Commercial Motor Tran-are now producing a useful ràngé The latest addition to Hong- kong's fire-fighting equipment in grout interest by Kowloon resi- sport Exhibition just hold at of light goods-carrying vehicles at moderate prices. The alive to the necessity of keeping dofinite step taken towards success from all points of view, smallest of these is the 15 cw they have handed to dicates that the authorities are dents that there has at last been Olympia has proved a complete very this important Department up-to providing a proper motor bus The exhibits were interesting and delivery car, which has an engine date. It is interesting to note, service with British-made buses, indicated considerable progress cated at 15.6 h.p. with pump cir- lines.culation and forced feed lubrica- many important that the new appliance is the by which it will be possible to along product of the famous firm of take an inexpensive ride to Castle Morcover, reports of business tion. It drives through a four- Peak along the beautiful constal, done, in both goods and in passen-speed gear box and spiral bevel Merryweather, and that it is cap- able of a speed of 60 m.p.h. on the road, and there enjoy the delights ger-carrying vehicles, are highly gear to the back axle and the If we ever get that satisfactory, and it would seem chassis is fitted with two sets of level. This fact, however, draw of a swim. attention again to the need for long-promised Castle Peak Hotel that at last the period of depres-brakes on the rear wheels. The some form of general instructions and is good motor bus service, sion under which this essential larger model has a capacity of 30traordinary savings in cost of for all road users whenever a such as is now being called for British industry has laboured ever cwt., and is mechanically similar, the markets were Hooded exept that the final drive is by siren gives warning that a fire- the amenities of Kowloon wil since

with surplus military vehicles is overhead worm gear. Somewhat engine is coming. The other day have been enormously added to.

[ut last passing away.

similar Beardmore chassis are also wo actually saw n inolor carFords'.

applied to form the basis of driver giving the signal in pass

fourteen-seater charabanc and a

who pay little or no heed to the Price Cutting. warning signals. After all, what's the use of a modern service if we

havent neressary and sensible regulutions to assist it? New A. J. S.

Motor cyrlists should note that

French Grand Prix..

Motor Bus Service.

his

General Impressions. The most 'obvious development

Medium Capacity Vehicles

the

production and in the, mainten unce of the established high quality of our products. We are accordingly announcing that tremendous price reductions will be made on January 7th. on all types of cars,

bo made after December 15th and on cars on raute, and also on the

Graham, Vico-Pro- sident and Genoral Sales Man- ager, Dodge Brothers, Detroit.

BUICK WINS HANDSOME TROPHY

IN SWEDEN,

when he heard the fire fighting Mr. Androw Harper, the en- machine's siren behind him......thusiastic and untiring Ford

sixteen-seater "one-man" omnibus.

The 20/25 cwt. Bean commer. No change will be made in the as though he were willing Dealer, is due back in Hongkong since the last Show is the clear allow the firemen to proceed! about the end of the present differentiation between passenger cial chassis was introduced about policy of constant improvement Unless those in charge of every month, after a business trip to and goods-carrying vehicles. year ago, and has proved itself without annual models, upon form of vehicle are definitely in the United States. With him he formerly the chassis of both types a thoroughly practical vehicle, which Dodge Brothers establish- structed that they must instantly is bringing another son, Mr. K.

were generally identical, except The principal change in the latest ed their leadership eleven years pull into the side of the road, and Earle Harper, who will join his

perhaps as regards length of model is the provision of four-go. The prices of shipments to if necessary stop, when a fire father and brother in the Interest frame and flexibility of springs, wheel brakes and the necessary engine is approaching, accidents of local Flivverdom. Mr. A. W. will assuredly ocerr, as they have Harper, who has been carrying Now they are quite distinct, the consequent alterations in the de-

justed to the January prices on in the past, and the efficiency of on" in the meantime, is particu. Passenger-carrying type having sign of the front axle to take the stock in your hands, will be ad

On the pre-

our receipt from you of proof. the service will contine to be larly intorested in the fact that made great progress in respect of braking stresses.

that impaired. Every road user must his father is bringing a desirable weight reduction, low platform vious model the hand and foot

buyers, after December brakes were on the Duplex prin-15th.. have received from you the level and braking equipment. he educated along these lines, and reward for him

An analysis made by "Motor ciple, expanding within the rear benefit of these reductions. examples must be made of those future wife.

Transport shows that of the wheel drams. These remain un-: models exhibited, approximately altered, but the new design applies There are great things ahead The news given in the special two-thirds were British, and the the front wheel brakes together for Dodge Dealers not your. 3 visitor with one set of rear wheel brakes Best wishes for Merry Christmas, cable to the Dragon Motor Com-impression forined by pany, Ltd. appearing elsewhere at the Show was certainly to the by pedal, the front wheel brakes-Robert on this page, is a further indica-effect that the bulk of the basi-being of the Perrot-Servo type. tion of the determination of ness was being done on British American automobilemanufactur- stands. As regards the range of Messrs. Alex. Boss are just in fors to maintain supremaey in the vehicles available, "Motor Tran-

In the 30 cwt. class a very in- receipt of the new 4.98 A. J. S. world's markets. Dodge Brothers sport" states that the 2 to 3 tone teresting new model was shown single cylinder machine. these are well known as a particularly types represent about 251% of the by Messrs. Dennis Brothers. new models arriving here on progressive and reliable firm, but whole. The class having a capa-Last year this firm produced as Saturday last. The machines the announcement that theycity of 25 to 40 cwt, is almost 20/26 ewt, chassis. It was found are guaranteed to do 80 miles per have

spent $10,000,000 on as numerous. Next come the 3 that, the power of the engine, hour, are fed with overhead valves, and are similar to the factory equipment and buildings to 4 tonners with about 1752, and which amounted to 36 h.p. at 2,000 is the most sensational news from then the light vans carrying up, r.p.m.,"exceeded the requirements A. J. S. which wou this year's the American Industry for some to 25 cwt, with about 15%, exam-of a vehicle of this capacity. The time. Their previous plant was ples in the heavier classes being chassis was therefore re-designed actually turning out 1,300 ma-slightly less murderous,

to carry a full 30 cwt. lond. It The Government is calling for chines per day, so that when the

is noteworthy for the accessibility Light Delivery Vans.

of all working parts and tenders for a motor bus service new organisation gets thoroughly! between Laichikok and the vill-going, they must figure as one of

A little time ago would-be pur-trouble that has been taken to age of Un Long, via Castle Peak, the largest, if not the largest

a minimumi, As re- and the details of the tender form automobile producing concern in chasers of quite light vans had reduce the work and cost of main- mako interosting reading. The existence. The revised prices will either to seek foreign sources of tenance to

supply or to use adapted touring garda road performance, it can concession to be granted is for a be awaited with in erest.

car chassis. Now British chassis travel upwards of twenty miles to period of three years, commencing

specificially designed for utility the gallon of fuel and 800 miles to purposes are available, even in the gallon of oil, the smallest classes. We have, for example, the solld-tyred Trn-ing line in passenger vehicles have jan Parcelvan with a load capacity already been mentioned. For cer of about 7 ewt, and a loadingtain classes of work a low loading space of 60 cubic feet, selling at line is even more important in a home at the very low price*of | goods vehicle and therefore great 1125. The engine is rated at 10 interest attaches to a very excep- machine produced by h.p: and is of the two-stroke type. tional The

gear in Messrs. Scammell Lorries and change speed

forward known as their "Autovan." This epicyclic, giving two speeds and n reverse.

Longis designed for loads of about 21⁄2 It has a three-cylinder en- cantilever springs

ûtted, tons. are which give very smooth riding gine of radial type with a vertical The whole of the with the solid tyres, and the crankshaft. vehicle is capable of speeds up mechanism is concentrated below about thirty miles an hour, the engine and the front axle is driven. Thus the rear portion of which limit cannot be exceeded.

The Jowett light vans, though the vehicle has no machinery at their engines are only rated attached to it at all, and can be 7 hp, are still thoroughly prac-made of any desired length and tical delivery vehicles, even in height, the rear wheels being districts where roads are bad and small while the driving wheels are gradients severe. Two types are of normal diameter. The system marketed, with long and short has been thoroughly tested out chassis respectively, at the home over a period of years and, though prices of £170 and £155, The extremely unusual, appears to be

practical. body dimensions are 1ft. 2ina. in completely

Messrs. height and 3ft. Gins, in width, the Scammell are, of course, in no lengths in the two cases being way superseding their six-wheel- respectively 5ft. and 3ft 9ins. cd vehicles of higher capacity, The total operating costs for the which are growing almost daily two types are estimated nt twe-in popularity, both in the home pence-halfpenny and twopence per jand in the overseas markets, mile, all in.

A very sound new two-tonner Messrs. Beardmore Motors, is the Star, which forms an inter- whose name has hitherto been mediate model between the 25 best-known in connection with the ewt. and the 50/60 cwt. chassis Beardmore, taxicabs so largely

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at a date not later than July 1st. next. The chassis of the buses are to be of approved British manufacture, the tyres are to bo pneumatic and British, there myst be accommodation for 29 persons, and the weight of the bus is not to exceed 31 tons whon fully load- ed. The suggested time-table pro-i vides for a bus once evory, hour and a half, the first bus to leave Un Long for Kowloon at 7 a.m. and the first bus to leave Mong- kok for Un Long at 8.30 a.m. There is a scale of maximum furos: laid down and these allow of the following charges From Mong- kok to Toun Wan, first-class 30 conts; second-class 15 cents: From Taun Wan to Castle Peak, first-class 40 cents; second-class 25 conts and from Castle Peak to Un Long, first-class 30 cents;' second-class. 15 cents. These charges make the first-class faro for the journey from Mongkok to Castle Peak 70 conts, or $1.00 all the way to Un Long, whilst tho third-class fare from Mongkok to Castle Pork is 40 conts, or 55 conta all the way to Un Long. Thoroi There are a lot of intermediary stopping places named, with stigo to stage faros specified. There! are the usual provisions for tho deposit of a security with tho Colonial Treasuror, etc. Tenders must be in by Monday next. To Castle Peak.

The presont conveyances plying fry hire on tho Castle Poak Road

"I start overy time I hear motor-horn!"

"Have you had any narrow escapes, then?"

"It's not that. But my wife ran away with a man in a Ford, and when I hear a horn I think who may be coming back!"

Sydney Bulletin, Australia.

THE MIDDLE-OF-THE-

ROAD DRIVER IS

KNOWN AS A "ROAD

HOG!" KEEP TO THE

LEFT.

to

used In London and elsewhere,

The efforts to secure a low load-

of

The annual winter road race, organized somo years ago by the

Club Royal Automobilo Sweden, took place recently over a course 400 miles in length; from the north of Ostersund, in

to. Stockholm. The Swoon, drivors and cars had a great many difficulties, as the roads were doep

in snow,

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As usual, this road race aroused considerable, interest, especially as the Winter Cup trophy passed permanently into the hands of Fans Ostormun, Buick distributor in Stockholm. Mr. Osterman, driving a Buick, won the raco for the third time in twelve years, having previously won in both 1914 and 1920.

The Royal Automobile Club's Winter Cup is probably the biggest sport trophy in the north of Europe. It stands over two foot high, and is internationally known, having been competed for by English, Gorman, Austrian, Danish and Norwogish drivers.

70-80 SWIFT MILES PER GALLON.

—-10,000 to 12,000 miles on a pair of inexpensive tires- 800 miles to the gallon of oil.

How's that for the economy of the Harley-Davidson Single ? It's the type of motorcycle you knew would come, some day. Easy to ride-beginners learn within a city block. Easy to park. Easy to garage and care for.

And the performance! Ride it over trail or highway-on pleasure ride or hunting trip. See how swiftly and smoothly the SINGLE hums over hills, and through mud. Ample power and speed!

The third consignment of HARLEY SINGLES (side by side valves) and (over head valves) are expected on the 1st. December or latest the 31st, by the, "EMPRESS of RUSSIA." Prospectivo buyers that were dissappointed on the first and second consignment better put your orders with us now,

ALWAYS IN STOCK

Latest-Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, Com binations and Spare Parts.

Telephone K. 1242

Repairs on all makes of Motorcycles.

THE GASCON MOTOR COMPANY.

GARGOYLE

Mobiloil

Make the chart your guide

It

Some people do not easily learn their lesson. requires some time for them to develop themselves into quality buyers. They switch from one low-grade lubricant to another, each time thinking they can dodge paying QUALITY'S price and yet enjoy complete satisfaction in the service desired.

Cheap oil is not made to satisfy in service. It enables the user merely to get by-and then only provided that he is willing to put up with inconvenience, aggravation and various petty hardships. If the buyer would be as particu- lar in checking up on the ability of the lubricant to live up to his expectations in service, as he in selecting the lubricant at the lowest possible price, he would save for himself a vast sum of money.

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Cheapnese ponalizos Dot only one's satisfaction in tho use of lubricating oil, but from an investment standpoint of view, it is extremely expensive; for, as a rule, the require. ment for replacement of worn out bearings and other expensive metal is much more frequent than is the case with a quality product. The very purpose of quality is to give the utmost servico, delivered in a manner that makes it a pleasure to use quality and.enable this type of service to continue over the longest possible period.

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There are "cheap" oila boing sold at the same price askod for Gargoyle Mobiloil but these so-called lubricants lack quality and cannot give service. The reasons they are sold at the price asked for Gargoyle Mobiloil is simply in order to hoodwink the public into believing that they are as good as Gargoyle Mobiloil.

It cannot be denied that Gargoyle Mobiloil is the very finest motorcar engine lubricant obtainable at any prico. The fact that the demand for Gargoylo Mohitoil haa almost doubled within the past eighteen months speaks volumes in support of our statement regarding its quality.

Make our Recommendation Chart your Guide when. selecting the grade bäst suited for the lubrication of your `particular make of ongius.

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