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MOTORING

SUPPLEMENT

OF

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPII.

THE

SATURDAY, 13th AUGUST, 1927.

Bring The Official Organ eg

HONGKONG AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION.

-GXLLA, OVES NA G

Vehicular Ferries.

CURRENT

COMMENT

DIFFERENT TYPES.

And Varying Conditions.

Shortly after we've had the new car some of us find it doesn't meet the requirements we have to demand of it.

to

an outlook had actuated the people The question of providing a traf. of Sydney, the bridge which is now fic route between Hongkong and being built at a cost of nearly seven

The fault is not so much in the Kowloon has frequently been dis-million pounds would never have cussed in the Telegraph Motor Sup-been commenced, and yet it is ridi- car as it is in our selection of it. plement, and the attitude has al-culous to expect that that structure We have failed to put it ways been maintained that such will return toll dues, to the extent the test that would satisfy our but have suc- on artery is essential, if the pro- of £70,000 per annum, which personal needs,

own ad- gress and development of the Colony amount would but represent an incumbed to the car's are to be further encouraged. It terest of 10 per cent on the capi-vantages as developed and defined was with much interest therefore tal expended,"

by its manufacturer.

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That is why, in many cases, the new car doesn't seem to be hitting| just right.

But that doesn't tell the story. What we want, is a car that will do for us every day, in all the emergencies and peculiarities of traffic, what we will have in store for it.

that we perused an article in a The Financial Aspect. contemporary during the week, in To allow the financial aspect to which the writer appeared to be overshadow the benefits to be de- obsessed with the idea that the pro- rived from linking Hongkong's posal to provide vehicular ferries traffic with that of Kowloon, would

Trouble is, we're lost in the should go by the board, unless de- be the most abject" folly, and even ecstasy of the moment as we're finite assurance were forthcoming as it is, proper facilities are about driven about in the new product. that the financial return would ten years behind the time. The link Everything is new and spick and justify the capital expended. Such of argument assumes that the finan-span. The motor is quiet, power- a contention, ignoring, as it does,cial return would not provide a re-ful and flexible. the duty of the Government to pro-turn, from the strictly business vide adequate facilities for trans-point of view, on the capital expend- port must not be taken seriously.ed, but even that is a moot point, We are convinced, that no keen busi- because there will be accommoda nese man would advise further tion for passengers as well. Even postponement to a scheme which is word they confined to vehicles only, so obviously required.

it is, extremely probable that the An Antiquated System.

receipts would at least be equal to Taking the car out, on Sunday the running and maintenance ex- for a try-out doesn't give it the penses, and later on, as traffic in- test it should meet, when we in- creased, it. fa not unreasonable to tend to use it mostly on week assume that a profit would be shown days. Or taking a long spin with on the actual operating costs. We it on a nice concrete road, with are voicing the unanimous opinions out the bother of frequent cross of leading business men not to roads, traffic lights, street cars speak of the increasing motoring and other pestiferous details, public, by stating that a vehicular isn't the kind of test that would ferry is an urgent necessity, and approve the car for general every- that every effort should be made day use. to hasten the day when such ú facility will be available. Needless Noises,

ENGLISH GIRL'S LONG TOUR.

When this photo of Miss Violet Cardery was taken in New York, she had only to cross the sea to England to complete a circle of the globe by automobile.

The system of transporting cargo across the harbour by junk is anti- quated in the extreme, and not only that, but most unsatisfactory, Should the weather be stormy, there is always a difficulty in securing a Junk when wanted, and it is absurd to say that the charges are even reasonable. The time factor also enters into the argument, although there is no assessment which can be placed on loss through delay.

There is so much to be said in

I should be remembered that favour of loading goods on a motor

on automobile which is praised vehicle for direct transportation Most people here in Hongkong for its speed, power and swift get- across the harbour, that it really seem to think that we in this away, might be less desirable for seems superfluous to stress the Colony suffer most of all places our needs than another car which. point.

Even our contemporary ad- from that bugbear of motordom-may be slower and less powerful, mitted the "probable necessity for the man who will needlessly sound but which would save us the cost Professor's Prediction. vehicular ferries in the future, but his horn. But they will possibly of many gallons of gasoline and it failed to realise the fact that be interested to learn that, in com-oil in the long runs we expect to pioneering and progress go hund-menting on the fact that a driver make with it. in-hand. Progress Wanted.

in Penang was fined?' the other day for making an incessant and wi- necessary noise with the horn, a There is also the question of pas- Bangkok writer delivered himself senger vehicles. As we have so. often stated, Hongkong and Kow.of the following:

loon are at present practically iso- "1 cannot imagine any place

An out-of-town salesman makes different demands or his ear than does one who's confined to the big city for his daily calls.

STEAM COOLED!

FOR TOURS ABROAD.

New Studebaker Service.

Princeton, NJ., June 24th.—— We'll have steam-cooled 'engines in

A service designed to accommo- our automobiles within a few years, is the prediction of Prof. Edward late visitors to Great Britain who P. Culver of the Princeton School wish to purchase a Studebaker car of Engineering."

while abroad and bring it back There will be no change in the home at the conclusion of their worse than Bangkok in respect of A war built for comfort and engine, except the transfer of the stay has been announced by Stude- lated from each other in regard the seating of motor horns. It economy may ride along pleasant-bose, that enters the present radia- baker (Great Britain) Limited, traffic communication, and it is surely a progressive polieg which seems to be the aim of a large per-ly on the plains of the midwest.tor at the top, to the bottom, and through The Hongkong,,, Hotel aims at removing the barrier. No centare of the drivers to make their But it might not do as well as the conversion of the radiator from Garage, local Studebaker" distri

in the hilly a cooler into a steam condenser..

butors. As a result of this ser- matter from what angle the ques-way not by the sun and skilful less economical car

The greatest advantage of steam ice, motorists wishing to pur- tion is considered, the indisputable manipulation of the car, but by the districts of Pennsylvania, or Col

cooling, saya Prof. Culver; is it hase Studebaker cars for touring 'fact remans that traffic communica-effect of the motor horn. Entering orado.

This is true not only of differ- maintains, the engine at a constant abroad will escape the highly cont tion should be provided, and whe-side street, they start blowing ther it proves directly profitable is the horn and keep up a hideous ent makes of automobiles, bat and most efficient running tempera-plicated procedure attached to the

sound for the entire length of the of various types of cars. Travel-ture, no matter what the tempera-private shipment of a car.. entirely beside the point. If the

ture is outside. rule were accepted that no, public street, although there is nothing ing salesmen, for instance, find funds should be expended without in their way. This is so that they the coupe with large compartment of Д profitable can proceed at a highly objection in the rear is the type of car best world able speed. The thing is fast.be-suited for their needs. A sales- in general would be in a stagnant coming intolerable. The other day man might buy a sedan, so as to condition of inactivity. Every in it was found necessary to issue include the entire family on plea- dacement niust be given to assist warning to drivers passing one of sure trips, but cluttering up the march of progress, and those the Palaces of His Majesty the Ring the back seat with his samples who lack the vision to see the uitim-that they must refrain from the doesn't help the upholstery any. ate effect of pioneering work dis-necessary sounding of the horns,

and most people play an unfortunate faith in the the police might take the whole sleek with their tops down, but of

or phaetons future.

question seriously in hand and re what use are they when the lo- Ca' Canny Attitude.

London, June 6th-Since the move from the streets the incessant cality is more suited If the ca'canny attitude advocat distracting noise of horns of all closed car, due to the prevalence the roll-top car is coming in..

to the en-roll-top desk has gone out of vogue, "Under the conditions of the ervice inaugurated by Stude- ed by our contemporary were ge-types,"

Yes, the top is made so that itaker, purchasers may place their can be rolled back, and the passen-orders either in this country or in It is all such a confusion of typegers can enjoy the sunlight and England. The car will be and detail among the many cars scenery.

shipped, packed, unpacked on

guarantee

A return

therefrom,

the

think that Roadsters

cepted, many progressive schemes And the above is a suggestion might well be abandoned. If such which might very weli apply here.

GERMAN SUCCESS.

500 Mercedes a Week.

CANADA'S REVENUE.

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In Germany's industrial revival Big Sum from Tourists.

a big part is being played by Toronto, June 27th-Canada is motor cars.

prepared to reap the greatest re- Because of the system of taxa-venue in history from tourist tf- tion, amall cars are the more fic coming from the United States popular, there; but apparently this year,

there are still many persons who Considering motor traffic alone, can afford big motors."

it is estimated that the Dominion The Mercedes factory is now has gathered in more shan turning out 500 cars a week. The $400,000,000 in the last three years, model under auch high production Last year the returns from motor- is the 2-litre six-cylinder super-ists of the United States have been charged car, which sells in Ger-calculated at more than half the many for about £600,-

total for the three years.

It is stated to be such a tre This year, it is believed, the re- mendous success that orders for venue will far exceed that of lart. It are flowing in at the rate of 10,000 a month.

of bad weather?

look

"SUNSHINE SALOONS."

Roll-Top Cars in England.

The details of this plan were outlined yesterday to a represen tative of the Hongkong Telegraph.

"It is now conceded that the beat way to tour England, is by automobile," stated our informant. Yet many motorists who would like to have a motor car abroad have been discouraged by the nnoyances and complications attending private, shipment.

in each price class; that a buyer Four firms in England manufac-rrival, and delivered to them at should be satisfied only after perture such bodies, with tops made ny one of the 300 Studebaker sonal trial of every make along movable, so they may be rolled back teatera in Great Britain. the lines that would fill his own in sunny weather. They're called dealer will also arrange for needs.

Sunshine: Saloons..

BALLADE OF VANISHED CARS.

Where are the ears our fathers drova?

Seek and you'll seek for them in vain, Giants of the past that greatly otrovs Fuzion "letion" in ntinin (but couldn't kerp ost a shower of rain).

Svolny, and starting off again; Where are the cam of yesterday 1

Grinding up hill in bottom grat

inaborda hormowed from worn-out "Laps:"

Latched at coats all black with all: Merely a butt for jest and icer,

These were spifile Yuught could foll Where are the care of yesteryear

Now? Are they taxis on the rank↑

Hauling logs where the bush beginst Tulling Bull with groan and clank,

Nothing chariots full of wins 7 Jungling like a heap of ting.

Sonte perched hich, while the drivers Vanished are they, Then drop in tear;

crouch

Veiled, ladies and gozzled cave:

Yet they drove with ne'er a strough

Records show that more than "Mazing carines they daron't touch 2,000,000 automobiles entered Can-Siege teal boxes nt rent.

Did they algh fox the freshle coach?

Cooling systems that didn't cool:

A Germanised version of the ada in 1926 for touring pur Whem-Aru the cars of yesteryear?, Austin Seven is also now being poses lasting more than one day: bullt in Germany under the name Officials believe this number will of the Dixi,

he doubled for 1927

Difs that dripped and leaked their ol Struggling on while the world cried, "Fool,"

Growded 'round to see it boil,

They had virious spite their sin. Where and the cars of, yesteryear 1

ENVO),.

Henry, who fathered first the brood

The

triptique an international pass which enables the driver to take the car ACTORS all European frontiers without payment of duty and driving license and regular Studebaker service abroad, 3

"Charges for this service are governed by the actual cost of the packing and transportation.

"In addition to this convenience, another feature which contributes to the pleasure of touring abroad in a Studebaker car is the excel- lence of Studebaker service. Due to the fact that Studebaker is the world's largest exporter of high | powered.. motor cars, there...are dealers in practically every city in

And furnished Jeats the world holds deer, Europe. Here the visiting

You should know, for your understood, Which are the cars of yesteryear?

(Sydney Sun.)

ANN, O. DOMINY.

motorist may obtain the same high type of servico to which he has become accustomed in Hongkong,

GOOD

NEWS

WE HAVE PLEASURE IN ANNOUNC-

ING THAT THE 1298 HARLEY-

DAVIDSON MOTOR OYCLES ARE

DUE HERE ON SEPTEMBER 20th,

A 1927 MODEL

SO WHY GET

WHEN YOU CAN SECURE A 1928

NEXT MONTH?

Many Improvements.

For further details telephone K. 1242.

་་

THE GASCON MOTOR CO.,

2, Kwong Wah Road (Opposite The Steam Laundry)-

Telephone K.1242.

REPAIRS UNDERTAKEN ON ALL MAKES OF MACHINES.

To Keep

Your New Car

Noiseless.

意

New engines are quiet engines.

But not all engines continue to give the quiet mileage that they should. 77090

In even the simplest motor there are hundreds of points where annoying noise can develop. The use of the incorrect oil or the incorrect use of any ull will soon bring, thump!- thud-click!-and a large bill from the repair man

But there are two sure ways to secure noiseless, mileage from your motorcar... »

First, use the correct grade of Mobiloil, the one re commended by the Mobiloll Board of Engineers. You will find it on the Mobiloil Chart at any Mobiloil dealer's,

Secondly, change the oil regularly, every 1,000 miles. For even Mobiloil becomes worn out in use, contaminated by bits of carbon, dirt, steel, and diluted with benzine and water,

You will find that the correct grade of Mobiloil and the correct use of Mobiloil, will assure your new car years of quiet, smooth running and more power, too, than just "good" olls can give

Mobiloil

Make the chart your guide'

VACUUM OIL CO.

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