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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

The "World" Morris.

and its topee!

The Morris "World" radiator compares with the old "Home" radiator as a thick pith topee compares with a light straw hat. It defies the sun in any part of the world and keeps the Morris engine at the temperature it likes....

By thus securing the wonderful Morris efficiency and economy in any climate, the "World" radiator is one cause of the remarkable change over" to the Morris. You too will change over from wasteful" "woolly" engined 20-30 h.p. cars and be a Morris owner once you .have experienced this economical

efficiency on a trial run.

MORRIS

"the Wheel of the World'

from £190.

Hongkong Hotel Garage.

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MOTORING SUPPLEMENT.

THE OLYMPIA MOTOR SHOW.

Many British Cars Built For

Overseas Markets.

PART II. SIX-CYLINDER CARS, COACHWORK

AND ACCESSORIES.

(Special Report to The Hongkong Telegraph.)

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1926.

High-Powered Cars,

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Big Growth of Overseas Business.

stooring, whoroas the smallor car seats randers the car equally well journey to Australia and back bus a'atoering gear incorporating suited to be handled by the owner was not only fitted with a British epicyolte reduction.

or by the paid driver. Messrs. Armstrong-Siddeley "Jaguar" The six-cylinder models in the Show & Kilburn are also interest-ongino with British E L.G. plugs, Star range aro rated respectively ed in the Grosvenor Carriage Co, but was equipped with Smith's. at 20/50 h.p. and 2060 h.p.. The which orhibitod a very sorvico British instruments which gave latter has overhead instead of able all-weather body known as oxemplary servies throughout the sido valves and a considerably the "Welbeck ", having a V-front journey. longer wheel base. In both cases and fitted with Rawlings frame- the wheel track is test 8 inches less window regulators. The name and the ground clearance 9 in- of the firm is, however, perhaps chen. Both machines have four-loss known to overseas motorists spood gear boxes and spiral bovel¦ in connection with couchbuilding Altogether, the Society of mo final drive, and the clutch of than on account of its immense tor manufacturers and Traders in the longer is of the twin dry service and garage organization to be Heartily congratulated on plate typo.

in London, which gives it magni- the immense success of this ficent facilities for manitaining Year's Exhibition. The attendance visitors' cars,

was nearly 50 per cent, greater than it was for the corresponding The six-cylinder Bentley is In the immense Accessory Sec-period of 1925. Practically all. well upholding the reputation tion of the Exhibition, perhaps the loading exhibitors that the smaller four-cylinder the most interesting exhibit was greatly improved business, more report model created for its makers. The that of Messrs. S. Smith & Sons, particularly in relation to export. 4th November 1926 four-speed box and spiral bevol engine is of 6 litro capacity, the All the Smith specialities are of Thus, for instance, the Rover Co.. Treasury Rating being 37.2 h.p. British make and a very large booked upwards of £400,000 worth As already remarked, "very large proportion of the now

A vory attractive now six-valves to each cylinder. Circula-are Smith-equipped. In addition, Show. A single contract, of the The engine has four overhoad proportion of the best British cars of oversene business during the models exhibited at this year's cylinder model is the 14 h p. Les-tion is by pump with thermostat o this firin attends to the export of Standard Co. with an important. Olympia Show have six-cylinder Francis. The four-cylinder cars control and lubrication by presa number of well-known accos-distributor in Australia provides ongines. In fact, the analysis of this make have greatly sure. Two soparate magnetos sories, including the K.L.G. plugs, for the distribution by him of no made by "The Autocar" of 308 enhanced their manufacturer's are used for ignition purposes. which have done thoir important less than 3,000 cars of that make different types on the British reputation during the last few The driver to the four-speed, goar / but unobtrusive share in ronder-j during the next twelve months. years and the six-cylinder model box is through a single plateing possible very nearly every Such examples could be multi- markot shows that the six-cylin- appears to be a very attractive clutch and the wheel track is 4 important inotoring or aeronauti-plied, but these instances may be der engine is now incorporated proposition. The engine has in- feet 8 inches and the ground cal achievement of the year. The taken as typical of a highly satis

overhead valves with in over 36 per cent. of the modela clined

overhead camshafts. Lubrication

clearance 9 inches,

aoorplane with which Sir Alan factory general devolopment of on the market a very big increase is by pump and circulation on the

Cobham performed his historic export trade in British vehicles. Quito one of tho most striking as compared with last year. thermo-syphon principle. Twin new models at the Show was the Prominent among products of carburettors fitted. The Daimler" Double Six. "This has firms that have hitherto devoted drive is through dry plate clutch, a sleeve valve engine consisting a four-sood gear box and spiral of two sets of six cylinders placed themselves to four-cylinder vebi- bevel gear The around clearance diagonally. The rating is just cles is the now 18/36 hp. 9 inches, the wheel track of under 50 h.p. Fuel is supplied the standard modol being 4 feet 4 through two separate carburet-. six-cylinder Standard, which

inches.

tors and dual ignition is auto- should appeal strongly in the

The popularity of the four-matically governed. The car has overseas markets not only by cylinder Austin mudals overseas and a track of 4 feet 9 inches. On

a wheel base of just on 13 feat. reason of its very adequate power, is so great that the appearance the Daimler Stand I met Mr. but on account of its ground of the new 20 h.p. six-cylinder Laurence H. Poniery, who, after chassis will create very wido clearance of 10 inches, coupled interest. The engine has a rating stay of scine seven years in the

track of 4 of 23.5 h.p. and the power is

USA., has returned to England foot 8 inches. The drive is through therefore very ample from the Engineer to the Associated

to take up the position of Chief) a three-speed box with right-hand The drive is through a

standpoint of overseas markets.

Daimler Company and consultant change and thence by worm gear. plate clutch, a four-speed gear It is a matter for congratulation

single

to the Daimler Company itself. The price of the chassis is very box and holical bovel gear. The that the sorvices of this dis- wheel track is the standard 4 fest 8 inches and the ground clearance tinguished designer are again Some New Madels,

of 8 inches is ample in almost with the added value that must available to the British industry, all circumstances. The Humber products have!

accrue to thom by his experience in of American practice and par hitherto exemplified the four-

aticularly of the exfonded use of cylinder principle, but the range six-linder model rated at aluminium in motor oar. con-

with

wheel a

moderate.

are

The latest innovation the Sunbeam Tange is

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is now incronsod by a 20/55 h.p. 16 h.p. and, eye for its clase,struction. six-cylinder model. The engine figure. The engine has overhead selling at a very moderate

Among the handsome exhibits conforms to

the well-known valves and light reciprocating mention may, perhaps, be made on the Rolls-Royca stand special Humber practice, having over-parts. The frame is of unusual, head inlet valves and side-by-side immediately beneath the aide

width and the rear springslis of the 40/50 h.p. six-cylinder

14 Rolls-Royce "New Phantom" exhaust valves. Water circula-members. Circulation is by pumpfitted with a very bandsome en- tion is controlled by a thermostat and ignition by battery and coil. closed limousine body by Messrs. and lubrication is forced to the The drive is through a single Hooper. This body, which ac plate clutch, a four-speed gear commodates six persons, was very main and camshaft bearings and box with right-hand change and quietly but beautifully finished is by pump and trough to the thence by bevel gear. The wheel and upholstered. It is probably

track is 4 feet 7 inches.

very seldom that a Rolls-Royce connecting rod bearings. The

car is purchased for the sort of drive is through a cone clutch, a

The new 16/45 hp. six-cylin-use that makes the standard der Wolseley has created a very wheel track necessary, but, in favourable impression. The on-point of fact, both the "Now gine has overhead valves, pros-Phantom" and the 20 h.p, model suro lub ication, thermo-syphon 'approximate closely to the stand- circulation and magneto ignition, and track.

The Master Tyre of Master Builders

Since the beginning of the automotive industry Tirestone has pioneered and developed tyres. The Full-Size Gum-Dipped Balloon is the Firestone masterpiece--a stroke of master-building.

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Mileage-Safety - Economy

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Equip your car now. The cost is low.

THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD.

33, WONG NEI CHUNG ROAD, HAPPY VALLEY,

1.

TEL. C. 1246 or 1347,-

MOST MILES PER DOLLAR

Firestone

FULL-SIZE GUM-DIPPED BALLOONS

It drives through a single plate

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clutch and a four-speed gear box; Among the Coachbuilders.

with central change and finally

In the Coachbuilding Section of through spiral bevel gear. The the Show there word several very ground clearance is 9 inches and handsome exhibite based on the the wheel track of the overseas Rolls-Royce chassis. A particu. model is two inches wider than larly beautiful job was the en- that of the home model, the closed cabriolet with collapsible treck of which is 4 foot 6 inches. head and a folding extension over In addition to the 16,40 hp the driving seat, exhibited by the six-cylinder A.C., a special model coachbuilders, Hooper & Co. In rated at 16/66 h.p. and known as this type there is a fixed division the "S. F. Edge Special" is now between the driving seat and the in production. This has an over-rear compartment. The interior head valve engine with thermo- is very beautifully fitted up. Ad- syphon water circulation assist mirable provision is, of course, ed by a pump, the 'temperature made for heating in cold weather, being controlled by a thermostat. and the impression of comfort is The drive is through a single increased by what appears to be plate clutch, a three-speed box a little electric fire, but, in fact, and worm gear. The car has ex contains only electric lights ceptional spoed capabilities and which are switched on by the the price is naturally consider-sume action as provides for in- ably in excess of that of the or-terior heating from the exhaust. dinary model of the same nomin-Another and a very practical, re- al power.

finement is the quick-action

க

All the cars in the Armstrong signalling window in the driver's Siddeley rango' are well suited to front door.

overseas conditions in respect of This car, like practically all power, track and clearance. those built by Messrs. Hooper, The so called 18 h.p. model, the was glazed throughout with Tri- engine of which has a Treasuryplex safety glass. It is difficult Rating of 19.8 h.p., is marketed to understand how any motorist, in two types, one of which has who can afford an enclosed car of whool bane of 10 foot 9 inches,

while n the other the wheel base the de luxe type can diepense is only 10 The track in each with this safeguard against sori- Case is 4 feet 8 inches and the ous injury in the event of ac- ground clearance 9 inches.

[cident or collision. For that mat-

The six-cylinder Singer car, which was first introduced last tor, oven the small car owner is year, has undergone some slight more than justified in incurring alterations. The chassis price is the extra cost of using Triplex modorate and the cur shows signs which, in his case, is not very of sharing the world-wide popular-

ity of the 10/26 h.p. Singer how considerable.

| known as the “Sontór" in -order

to distinguish it from the now.

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A very attractive body, 'shown

"Junior" model rated at about by Mossrs. Shaw & Kilburn; was'

8 hp. The six-cylinder chassis the four-door five-soator enclosed

has an overhead valvo engine drive limousine known as the

GET YOUR 1927 AUSTIN SEVEN NOW FOR 25% DOWN

You can secure immediate delivery of an Austin 7 under the terms stated above. Balance is cleared up in a few monthly instalments. It is an easy way to own the most wonderful light car in the world to-day. „

REMEMBER-When your buy an Austin "" from us an exceptional after sales interest is maintained in your car.

ALEX. ROSS & Co. (China), Ltd.

HONGKONG.

and

The Kowloon Motor Car and Cycle Exchange Co. KOWLOON."

Luxury and Utility

the Ideal Balance

Both in appearance and in price Dodge Brothers DeLuxe Sédan strikes an ideal balance between luxury and utility.

It is unusually roomy and comfortable; it provides a refinement of line and design in which the". owner takes deep pride; and throughout the world its name is associated with the highest standard of workmanship.

With reasonable care, the DeLuxe Sedan serves its owner for years. Its transportation service frequently exceeds a hundred thousand miles or a hundred sixty thousand kilometers.

Its high resale price is a most convincing reflection of the solid value Dodge Brothers have built into it.

THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD. 33 Wong Nei Chung Road, Happy Valley HONGKONG

with pump circulation and in "Kimberley". An important DODGE Brothers

general specification is similar to

the four-cylinder 10/26 h.p.point is that the arrangement of model, with the exception that it the division with removabla win- employs the well-known Marlos

dow between the front and rear

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