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ESSEX. The Dragon Motor, Car Co, Ltd., 33 Wong Nei Chung Rd.

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FORD-Andrew Harper, 6, Queen's Road. C.4895.

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HUDSON. The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd.' 33. Wong Nei Chung LINCOLN.-Andrew Harper, 6 Queen's Road.. :C.4895. MORRIS.-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. C.4795. PACKARD The Dragon Motor Car Co, Ltd: 33 Wong Nei Chung

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friction type especially being open:

"It is a crude alfair, but it will to sundry disadvantages.

Afterwards, It was consequently with serve, our purpose. perhaps we will find something especial interest chat I went a few days ago to see an entirely new better."

I

These, or similar words, have type of variable fodiproof gear, been attributed to M. Panhard giving in all nine different ratios. who, when motoring was in its This was neither of the friction infancy, designed a piece of me-or the epicyclic persuasion, but chanism which was the prototype designed upon a principle which Several enthusiasts have, at one of the ordinary gearbox of to-day. believe to be entirely new.

A quarter of a century was passed, and yet, "with perfect time or another, tried to interest truth, the modern unit might be me in their various patented described In identical terms. designs, with the result I have become something of a cynic as regarda "revolutionary inven

I must confess that I was a little sceptical when I heard the rather startling claims which the designers of this gear put for ward.

Now, this is a very curious state of affairs. In almost every other tions." department of motor engineering enormous strides have been made. The modern engine, for instance has been improved out of all recognition. The gearbox alone has remained practically in its

This time, however, there seem- original state of development, the bugbear of the beginner, and the ed to be no flaws, or, if there were, despair of the unmechanical no scrutiny of the drawings on practical experiment revealed- driver.

them. I understand that far In my humble opinion this clever men than I have searched horror of the gourbox-for such

in vain. are the sentiments of the average owner has had the worst possible effect upon designers as a whole during the last few years.

This statement may possibly scem far-fetched, but it has a foundation of undeniable truth.

the

I do not propose to describe details of the design-I doubt if I could do so, but the following practical tests may give some idea of the results obtained.

In a small workshop the gear was runnning, being driven at a The designer, in the first place, fair rate of spoed. I was shown has no very high pinion of the the nine speeds for this is the driving abilities of the public. He number at presunt employed- assumes, and not altogether controlled by a simple straight- unjustly, that the average man is forward movement of a lever. quite incapable of using a gear- The clutch was never with- box as it should-b; used.

drawn, and I was invited to do His outlook is soured by yisions my worst to destroy the gearbox of stripped pinions and damaged if I could.

teeth and he attapts, therefore,

Fussiness Avoided.

A Sound Gear.

to fit a unit whien shall demand the absolute minimum of use."

I took the designers at their The results are well exemplified word. I rammed the lever in the average modern light car through all its different speeds with which, owing to frequent test without a pause. I went straight runs, I am fairly familiar...... from top to bottom end back again. Briefly, this car is designed to ald eighteen changes in do everything on "tou," and to the space of a few seconds. I did. start from a standstill, if required. everything I could to wreck those on "second.". Frankly, the effect gears, and I failed; I did not is not good,

even produce the faintest crash! Finally I played my trump Every year Bees gear ratios card. I tried to engage two geare dropping lower and lower. Cars at once. On paper it had seemed crawl on their top gear, while at possible, but in practice the ma speed the engine turns over at chine quietly but firmly refused some unthinkable rate of revoluto do anything of the sort. E tions, causing what, for want of frustrated me in a gentle depro- a better word, I describe as "fussi- cating sort of way, until I was

forced to admit defeat.

A thoroughly sound engineering Similarly, on a long hill, 15 or job was the verdict one was forced 20 m.p.h.-is all that second gear to give. I shall be surprised; if can accomplish with any degree we do not see big developmenta of comfort.. To ep up a decent with this gear before many average the engine must be going months are past.. 'nearly "all out" for the greater

part of the time

Personally, I and no pleasure

An American motorist touring driving this type of carminer |

do I share in the popular outery in England pulled up at the In Baltimore, Maryland, work-raint the use of gehra My roadside where an aged country! TYRES AND ACCESSORIES

men in white overalls/parade the ideal car would have at least four man was moving

Are you a native diked the COLUMBIA BATTERIES-The Dragon Motor Car Co. Ltd., 83, streets, completely equipped with speeds and preferably more tourist and, receiving an affirma

The top gear would be about 4 Wong Nel Chung Road, Happy Valley. 0.1247

polishing and washing material

won't know what this is," Hẻ DUNLOP TYRES. Dunlop Rubber Co., Hotel Annexe Bldg. 0,4664 Whenever this gang sees the make to and the next highest about five reply, added, Then you FIRESTONE TYRES,The Dragon Motor Car. Co. Ltd., 83, Wong of car in which it is particularly 6, nor should I object to using indicated his luxurious car

Nel Chung Road, Valley. 0.1247...

Aye, that bo'n motor-car.". Interested parked at the kerb, it them to their full extent. GOOD YEAR TYRES-Alex. Rose & Co. (China), Ltd., Bank of sets to work, and gives the machine

Compru nisca

No, it's an automobile," China Bldg. 0.2487.

a thorough clean up, all dirt being)

Ayo," said the aged one, MICHELIN TYRES,-Europe-Asia Trading Co., Fedder Building. removed and a fine gloss given In this, however, I realize that you won't know wot this be. He

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without the knowledge of the my point of view is not that of pointed to his scythe, MICHELIN TYRES-John Gibbs & Co., Bank of Canton Bldg. C.704. owner. This "stunt was started the average driver, and I can see. Sure, it's a scythe. PRESTOLITE BATTERIES.-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's by the local-Chrysler service therefore, that a compromise must you be wrong:

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