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MOTORING

SUPPLEMENT

OF

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

SATURDAY, 15th OCTOBER, 1927.

Being The Official Organ of

THE HONGKONG AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION.

Motor Show.

CURRENT

COMMENT

Apart

CORRESPONDENCE.

Motor Show.

Sir, Your reference to Shan- hai's motor show, and the hint that Hongkong might stage a similar features, from these however, a new type has been in-show, should be seriously taken The letter which we pulish electroduced for 1928-the 11.9 b.p. to heart by the motor trade in this where in this Supplement draws Morris-Oxford, which gives the Colony. I know that whenever further attention to the question roominess of the accepted Morris- something out of the ordinary is of organising a motor, show for Oxford standard, and coincidentally proposed for Hongkong, cold water Hongkong, and although there are offers the low running and unkeep usualy applied by raising, the many questions to be considered costs of the 11.9 h.p. Morris-Cow- before such an event could beley.

There is no doubt that these cry "But there is nowhere to hold arranged, our correspondent has at models will be extremely popular it!" least offered a favourable solution in certain quarters.. to the question of where such a function might be held. Lee Gar-New Model.

and not

Since the "Fun O' The Fair" that we show, it has struck me possess an excellent location for dens would certainly prove sulli-

In a different category, and be ciently accominodating, only that, but private roads would longing to the big car class, comes almost any form of exhibition, as mind, Lee Gardens would prove an enable cars to be driven to their the recently introduced 15.9 h.p.much space is required, and, to my respective stands without trouble. Morris-Oxford. It is known There is much to be said in favour the "Road-or-Truck" car, and, as ideal spot for a motor exhibition. of holding a show, and we should the phrase implies, is built to stand The only requirement would be the imagine that the trade would up to years of really arduous coun-

auto exhibition. welcome the opportunity of ex-try work. It is in fact a special covering in of a fairly large area hibitink. Other attractions might Morris breed produced for this par- for the aétual

attractive pose; but besides being a real gò All of the other assets are already be arranged, and an programme of events in conjunc-anywhere" car it possesses notable there. There is plenty of ro itself, would beauty of line and inbred define-staurant, room for special ar- tion with the show

ments. The Morris Company re-

rangements... in

respect, doubtless draw big crowds.

ports a very lively interest in this dancing accommodation, and other jear in many parts among mer whom business takes "way out" as well as round and about in a city.

A Great Improvement.

features.

this

I feel sure that, being as favour, The work which is rapidly

are in at the foot: Of special interest to retail and bly provided for as we neuring completio of Stubbs Road, waere the height wholesale business men are the very respect to accommodation, given of the roadway is being raised smurt Half-Ton Delivery Vans and the wholehearted support of the the trade, much some four feet, and the corner the practical Traveller's Cars.K.A.A. and

local leading from Morrison Hill Road Firms using motor transport should benefit would acrue from a into Stubbs Road widened, is one certainly examine the advantages motor show.

im-of these vehicles, which have such of

Enclosing my card, Yours, etc. needed the most

OPTIMIST. provement,

Colony a big demand in England owing to

the their outstanding economy.

Hongkong, October 10th.

to the road. system. Previously,

corner was distinctly dangeroDetail Improvements. on account of the roadway falling

uway to the left. making the

Among the detail improvements EXCLUSIVE SCHOOL.

regotiation of the turn into Stubbs may be cited the addition of a new Roud, when travelling Eastwards, attractive coachwork colour (beige) a rather unpleasant proceedure to the standard range from which Every motorist will feel thankful

to those, ersponsible when the re-windscreens alignment is finally completed.

Morris Programme.

cars:

TEACHING COURTESY.

ATTRACTIVE" CADILLAC CABRIOLET.

This modish body style--the Fleetwood transformable Town cabriolet-exemplifies the twelve Fleetwood bodies in the new Cadillac line.

A strict departure from the commonplace characterizes these Fleetwood models. Representing remarkable distinc- tion, luxury and rare charm, the whole Fleetwood line fore- easts the futuristic trend in body design. The style illustrated above has the added attraction of a transformable compartment which may be treated as open or closed at will. Windows concealed in the front door panels may be raised, a removable top erected and the driving compartment is then completely enclosed, and the, shape and, line of the roof is preserved. This driving compartment is unholstered in hand-buffed-leather harmonizing with the colour tones of the car. Welse broadcloth upholstery in refined, subdued colours is used throughout the whole Fleetwood range.

NEW 15.9. MORRIS OXFORD MODEL.

choice may be made; one-piece Rolls-Royce Methods.

on closed automatic windscreen wipers Sitled as standard on all except the lowest priced 2-seater car of the range; adjustable front seats on all 4-

Owners or chauffeurs employed: In their programme for 1928 Seater ears with increased room to Messrs. Morris Motors (1926) Ltd. rear seats in the Cowley; leather by owners of Rolls-Royce In Eng- cater still further for their Export anholstery now standard on the land have a special school at their clients. For example, the 11.9 h.pfamous 14/28 h.p. Morris-Oxford disposal, established and maintain- Cowley is now available with a full Saleon; and improved toolboxes on ed by the manufacturers of the cars. (56) track as well as the higher all models.

Housed in a real Rolls-Royce Oxfords-an addition When one sees the 1928 models powered which will be most welcome

to and considers them in the light of atmosphere in a fine old mansion moturísts who seek maximum the still lower prices at which they in Surrey, it has & special course! of instruction for each model made, I economy over rutted country roads are sold: when one adds the value and provides living accommodation The Motorist's Appealing a pedestrian's signal to pro- Further, larger tyres are now fitted which meets the eye to the all-im- for the pupils. Only 18 studenta on the Cowley chassis, 28"X4.95" portant quality hidden from view

as against 27X4.40" previously in the Morris chassis, one realises are admitted at one time...

an improvement which still further increases the riding comfort.

TYRES IN HARMONY.

what a wonderful organisation the Morris plants have become.

The progressive policy of Morris Motors, Ltd. is respon- sible for many new features in these well-known cars. The above car is known as the "Big 15.9 h.p. Morris Oxford.

POINT DUTY BY PEDESTRIANS. -

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Dundley, when summoned at Stour- bridge for driving to the public danger (the case was dismissed), explained that he had become in- volved in a collision through heed-

coed.

for Friendly Signals.

An official of the Automobile As- Every part of the car is shown An appeal to pedestriano to give sociation said, however, that there and explained, and the lectures signals to motorists, particularly would be more gain than loss if cover every detail from Jubrication at blind corners, is being circulated pedestrians made a point of giving to body work, and springing to throughout Kent by the Chief Cona friendly signal to the motorist stable, who thinks that many ne- when another vehicle is approach- cidents will be avolded in this way. ing at. crossroads. "There is a Motorists consulted by a repre- risk of a wrong signal being given, sentative of The Observer, thought of course, but the motorist will be improbptu signalling by going slowly. It is most desirable pedestrians might have to be re- that the pedestrian should help the yulated if it became common. motorist in his safety-first problem, Amateurish signals were liable to and indeed we have noticed for be misunderstood, and they might some time that the public is in- be too eagerly given. On Friday creasingly helpful in this direc-

for tion." Capt.

Lloyd, M.P.

KNOCKS RECORDED. carburation.

In addition such things as road countesies, smooth use of brakes:

that A spectroscope is being used at starting and stopping the car, re- Now we may have our wheels and tyres painted to harmonize Mt. Holyoke College to "photo-versing, starting up a steep incline The and taking acute bends in the road knock.. engine with the car's colours. A small graph" tyre manufacturer has already slightest impurities are detected come into the curriculum. started the mode of painting the when artificial rainbows are created 1

A car of each tyne is provided for actual demonstration and teach- tyre side-walls for use on coloured'

in the cylinders.

ing on the road. autos.

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C. E.

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"

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"

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