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MOTORING

SUPPLEMENT

OF

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

SATURDAY, 10th April. · 1926.

Being the Official Organ of the Hongkong Autumubile Association).

CURRENT

COMMENT

RACING CAR TRIAL TESTS.

The H,K.A.A.

The privileges granted to mem-| bors of the Hongkong Automobile Association should now be more than sufficient to attract every motorist in the Colony. Mombors

Douglas" Cyelcs..

Motor cyclists will doubtless e interested in the announce- ment appearing elsewhere that Messrs. Alex, Rose & Co., Ltd.. have been appointed agents for the famous horizontal twin Douglas " machines. .The may obtain expert mgebunicul older school of riders will remem- assistance, a legal wivice and ns-ber, the popularity of the first sistance from the Association's lightweight put out by this

factory about the year 1910. solicitors, a reduction of 5% on Quite a sensation was caused by "Shell" or "Socony" 10% on in that model which, as for, as we surance premium, special re- remember, was of 2 h.p. and sold 'duced fees to either the R.A.C. or then the "Douglas" has been for thirty-eight guineas. Sinco

A.A. in London, special arrange- well to the forefront of British ments for transporting cars to machines. It is interesting to England.

note that the present lightweight without the usual model of 2 h.p. sells at very Customs troubles, the right to little in excess of the original 2 carry the Association's Badgo,h.p. model, although the improve- which is recognised by all Motor-ments are almost beyond com-

ing Authorities thronghout the world, free copy of the Asiatic Motor every month, and the as-

parison

Po Hing Secrecy.

Since the

protests against abandoning the much needed

Major H. O. D. Seagrave who was compelled to abandon his.. attempt to set up a new speed record owing to the engine of his car having developed a fault during trial tests. The car on the Southport sands,

A

CORRESPONDENCE.

CAPE TO CAIRO MOTORING.

aire, or trader, severe measures should be adopted to put a stop

to it.

.A

70-80 SWIFT MILES PER GALLON.

We are pleased to announce that by the

S. S.

EMPRESS OF ASIA

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We received two models of the famous HARLEY-DAVIDSON SINGLE CYLİNDER OVERHEAD MOTORS

Model AAE-Equipped with a hand operated clutch, footrests and speedster type handlebars, Model AA-Equipped with a foot operated clutch, foot- boards and the touring type handlebars.

DROP IN AND ALLOW US TO DEMONSTRATE THESE WONDERFUL MACHINES.

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

I would add that the most general THE GASCON MOTOR COMPANY.

surance that their interests are improvement at the Po Hing

Sir. As a member of the Hong- watched and well cared for. The Theatre corner on the Corona- kong Automobile Association, I A 13,000 MILES ADVENTURE. of these settings gives 10 per cent.

tion Road, there appears to have should like to suggest through arison wonderful secrocy the appropiate medium of its regarding probable developmonts, weekly organ, that quite a useful (By H. Massac Buist, in the

saving effected in the year more

than covers the small sum of Ten Dollars annual subscription.

Motorists on Leave.

Fortunate Mortarists.

a

If the matter were not so urgent,purpose would be served if aäl

Observer.)

excess reading up to a certain number of miles per hour, and 20 per cent. exaggeration thereafter. Battery Service. In these days of owner-drivea

Yet the

it would probably be dismissed as annual dinner could be held. an enlightening example of Motorists should muke, a point of official foolishness, but ramour gotting together occasionally being is due to be unfolded in Lon. accessories and

A thrilling story of motor tour- cars the need for service, alike for for machines, The Association has received has it that officialdom really has cause it all helps towards mak-don on February 10, when the grows apace, This has been early many applications this your for discovered that the work is ing life on the road a little more Hon. Sir Arthur Stanley, chairman recognised by the Chloride Elec- letters of introduction to Rayal necessary and should be con- friendly. At such functions there of the Royal Automobile Club, will trica Storage Company, which Automobile Club and the Auto-tinued. Taking the baro Tacts of are sure to be helpful sugges-preside at a dinner to welcome commenced by the opening of a 川 mobile Association at Home, the case, the decision to abandon tions, and possibly little chal-

This privilege alone is of the the work at a point when it was lenges thrown out which would home Major and Mrs. C. Court small depot in Romney street, greatest assistanco to residents practically

Westminster, ten years ago, and Treatt on their successful comple- completed, was prove, to be the seed for who intend moloring in England certainly

which has to-day so many Exide tion, on Sunday lust, of a 13,000- beyond intelligent interosting. sporty and in-

Battery Service Stations that, a during loave

oxplanation.

structive competitions. I do miles motor tour on two Crossley Weekly Motor Wants,

think that the Association might cars, largely through unknown large scale map of these Islands well make an effort to promote Africa, which started from Cape with a drawing-pin indicating the The approaching summer brings With the increasing number or little events which would bring Town as long ago as August last location of each appears to be comh- with it the eager anticipation of motor vehicles in the Colony, it members in touch with each Though the detalis are not avail-pletely covered in parts. the joys of picnics and bathing. naturally follows that

there other. I feel sure that his Excel able yet, it is known already that company has just enlarged its In this respect it is the man who should be a growing demand for lency the Governor would enter theirs is a tale of many hardships service in the Metropolitan area by ewns a motor car or cycle who both the sale and acquisition of into the spirit of instructive trials, and some perils, encountered alike taking over one of the garages used from floods and from beasts of until recently by the London derives the most onjoyment out second-hand motor cars and as did Sir Edward Stubbs.

General Omnibus Company at] [ of life. During the woek a num-motor cycles, An owner-driver I appear to have strayed from prey, the blazers of this motor trail

having been cut off from all out- Lexden road. Acton, where the bur of correspondents have again proceeding Hoine on leave, may the original plea for a dinner, side communication for long spells. accommodation is over 25,000 sq. ft complained of the lack of suitable quito feasibly prefer to dispose of but that is because such a func- public bathing facilities, but such his car rather than leave it in de- tion seems to be the natural oc- to investigate the possibilities of are stored all manner of batteries

The aims of the expedition were on the ground floor alone. handicaps are unknown to the trimental idleness during his casion upon which to work up a establishing a great central trans-alike for car service, for use in African highway from south to vehicles propelled by electric north; also to obtain scientific energy, for wireless sets, and for Hoping you will further the data, information concerning the country-house installations. Spare

enclosing my habits and customs of unknown able for the immediate use

batteries of various types are avail- tribes, and to make a cinemato-

motorists who cannot afford to lay graph film as a permanent record)

their cars by while, a lengthy of this previously untraversed repair, due to accident or what net, route, Mrs. Court Treatt's parti-is made to the battery standardised cular object was to make acquaint-with it. Perhaps the best indien ance with native women. She has tion of the scale of the establish- got much information of uniquenent may be drawn from the fact

owner-driver who can drive out absonce. There may be other little enthusiasm for outdoor to delightful little beaches far reasons why he wishes to find a functions, beyond the madding crowd."buyer, for his present machine,

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Yours etc.

AUTOFUN Hongkong 7th April, 1926.

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of:

Motor vehicles have reached ajand the question therefore arises suggestion, and stago where reliability and as ic which is the best method in card, economy are. assured and the which to achieve his object. That initial outlay is the finest invest- there are people who would wol-; ment possible in the interest of come the opportunity of snap- health and pleasure.

ping up a bargain, goes witout saying, and it is in order to bring these people in touch with cach We are glad to notice that the other that we have instituted a plea put forth in theso notes that spacial weekly feature. We bo- LOWER GOV'T PARK FEES. interest, which is all the greater that the charging room itself has

Warning Signals.

ensure

triumph in face of her being an area of 8,000 sq. ft. of floor physically a slight woman. Sho

Speedometers.

country.

ambulances be equipped with lieve this will fill a long felt want, distinctive warning devices, has providing as it does, a specialised at last borne fruit. There is no medium on a specific day of the

is, however, none the worse for her space, being the largest for this Reductions by more than one-journey; nor are the two sturdy purpose put into use in this mistaking the sound of the bells week. As a matter of fact, the

a result of half in the fees charged for auto-British-built Crossley' cars, which have been provided, and it idea originated as only rests with the Traffic readers roqueeting us to insert mobiles entering seven nationall

British Boy, Invention. Department to

that small advertisements relating to parks is announced by the U.S.

The exigencies of time and space] In regard to the cases of wrong-preclude my making more than a motoring in this Supplement. Interior Department. The larger drivers of other vehicles do pay This advantage of such a de-parks affected include the, Yellow-dusted speedometers whereby bare mention this week of the very instant hoed to the road signals finite modium is at once apparent stone National Park in Wyoming, travelling factor than is the fact, to evolved by Messrs. Gordon Eng- cars appear to their owners to be notable new body-building principle of Hongkong's ambulanco service.

inasmuch 08 it creates where the fee is reduced from centralised means of sale or $7.50 to $3; the Yosemite National which attention was drawn in these land, Ltd., of Felsham road, Put- Motor Touting.

purchase.

The foe is but a Park in California and the Glacier "Motor Trader" says:-

fortnight ago, the ney, S.W.16, that is revolutionar nominal one, and we confidental National Park in Montana.

in coach-building practice, being] ► The allegations are so wide absolutely rigid yet permitting of spread in the trade that we the extreme of chassis distortion, would suggest their investigation half the weight of conventional by the Importers' Section of the coachwork yet much stronger, and Society of Motor Manafacturers equally suitable for metal, wood, and Traders. If the section con-or fabric-panelling schemes utter- siders It advisable, it would holly without prejudice to any shape

We are also glad to observe ly look to our readers to support that the police are taking effectivo what should prove stops aginst drivers of privata valuable innovation: vehicles who offer their cars for

to be A

CRANKS CAUSE INJURY.

public hiro. In the majority of

instances it appears that cars are FLASHY COLOURED AUTOS.

used for this illegitimate practice

unknown, to the owners, but there

Thousands of motorista," whose automobiles' do not have "solf-

columns

2, Kwong Wah Road, (Opposite the Steam Laundry), Kowloon."

GARGOYLE

Mobiloil

Make the chart your guide

It's a long distance from the horse-whip to the self-starter-from the dashboard to the one-piece wind- shield..

Likwise there is little.relation between just oil" and a Scientifically Correct lubricant such as Gargoyle Mobiloil. :

Gargoyle Mobiloil is not a by-product in the man- ufacture of gasolone and kerosene. It is not made from the residue loft after the more profitable' products have been extracted, That is why there is little relation between Gargoyle Mobiloil and the "just as good ne” motorcar engine lubricants offered at lower prices.”

Cutting quality may save in manufacturing cost and justify a low price; but it necessitates a reduction in the service rendered.

Gargoyle Mobiloll costs not only less to use, but it represents greator value from the standpoint of actua! results secured.

Drain the crankcase while the engine, is hot, and refill with the Correct Grade of Gargoyle Mobiloil, aa apecified in our Recommendation Chart. The effect is similar to adding exta cylinders to your engine-new speed, new power Your car will sour up hille in high and zip through mud and sand.

VACUUM OIL CO.

SEVEN-YEAR LICENSE.

TRAFFIC TO DOUBLE,

Traffic surveys indicate that the

an easy matter for arrangements designed by the individual car The Michigan Automotive Trade to be made with the Royal Auto-buyer. In standardised form, too. Association has endorsed the plan number of autos to be found on mobile Club for surprise tests to these body schemes, which are a

aro also instances which have been brought to our notice, of the Solid black and dark blue starters, are injured every year be employees of garagos following flashes, that have prevailed for cause they do not know how to the same proceedure. In those many years on automobiles, are crank the machine. Always pull onses it is to be presumed that slowly giving way to colours both the crank up, not down, and don't

garage/concerned is re- inside and outside. The coming spin.it unless absolutely neces sponsible, and whenever the fact spring will show the greatest sary. When grasping, the crank If it is proved that "fakinder/Cant) Licence &

tho

can be established, firm action variety of hues and tints known to place the thumb on the same side. should be taken.

the automobile industry, ah

the Kandi

by our highways in 1980 will doubl

Or the present kaunte

be carried out. Clearly there a thorough engineering job, can Fe of having the state issue seven- urgent need for a careful investi-bullt at strictly competitive costs year license plates gation as to the truth, or other for any size of car. The firm will he wise, of these suggestions; ard