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Jou must make your own tests to fully ap preciate theo-cylinder capabilities of Stude- baker's new Erskine Six Tourer. In official tests, sedans and coupes of this new Erskine Six averaged more than 54 miles per hour for 24 continuous hours!

The more powerful 6-cylinder engine in Stude baker's new Erskine Six laughs at hills and heavy going. Abundant bower permits smoothi top gear performance in congested traffic-

eager acceleration. Advanced engineering en- ables Studebaker to offer greater economy of petrol and lubricant combined with greater ability. Balloon tyres and shock absorbers give luxurious riding comfort.

See this lowswung five seaterbody, with its gay cellulose colours, hand polished to perfection. The more you know of automobiles, the more you will thrill to this new lirskine Six Tourer. Judge this Studebaker value here today.

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ERSKINE SIX

More Goodyear tyres-many more-have been placed into the hands of motorists than any other make. And with the advent of the new All Weather Tread Balloon, Goodyear popularity has become more definitely established than ever before. Fit the new

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GOOD YEAR

[OTORING SURPLEMENT.

MOTOR CYCLE EVENT.

SATURDAY, MAY 12, 1928.

F. W. Giles, riding a 3.49 hp. Model K6. Combination.

W. Brandish riding a 3.49 h.p. Modo] KB." Sololytes).

D. Brandish, riding 3.49 h.p.

9. P. Jacksbb, riding a 3.40 h.p.

Successes for A.JS Model K6. Solo

CARE TAKEN IN NEW FIAT "SIX.

Cars Tested Over Most Difficult Country.

DAZZLING ROAD SPECTACLE

Thousands of Gars Return to London. The Colmore Cup Tria) was run Model K6. Soto. this year under fairly good condiH. Simpson, riding a K12 solo

Some idea of the care taken by An amazing spectacle was scen Lions, although the wind blew machine, whs unfortunate enough hurricane all day, which was very to fail on the first hill, as the the Flat Company to secure perfec-on the main roads from the south unpleasant, and blow many of the visibility, owing to the fog was tion in the new six cylinder car coast on the night of Easter Mod

Tvery bad ho Falled to notice s known as Model 520 can be gather made by the headlights of tens of competitors all over the road.

day, when gleaming rivers of light hnd, however, its compensations patch of thick clay towards the ed from the fact that three cars of thousands of cars poured towards for it dried up the various test summit, and had not sufficient this type have cash covered 12,600 and into London. hills to a remarkable, extent speed to pilot his machine safely miles in the most difficult regions, Free footing was allowed on only through. He reports, however to be found in Italy, France, that no such dazzling pleture had Experienced observers declarod one hill In this trial, so the ovent that this machine which also, won

Belgium, and Germany. The been witnessed on the roads was one of the easiest Colmoresa Gold Medal, when ridden by

included all sorts Baster or any other time. In some

for the last 5-6 years. Out of 214 G. E. Rowley, in the Cardiff-itinerary

of ronds and every variety places the cars, two and Karoo

solo and sidecar starters, only 23 Leicester-Cardif 24 hour trial, of climatic condition from

falled to finish the course.

ran perfectly throughout the trial, A. J. S. Entries.

and finished in splendid condition. the mild climate of Central Italy abreast, were almost touching, so curved was thrilling and beautiful.. FW. Giles riding a 3.49 hp. S. P. Jackson and D. Brandish on to the snow storms of the Stelvio that the spectacle where the roads Model K.6. Combination.

Trade their K.6 solo machines, also failed and other passes in the High Alps.

At 9 o'clock a Daily Mail reportor. Rider:

to make n elonn ascent of one of During these trials it was shown standing on the Sidcup by-pass G. E. Rowley riding a 3.49 h.p. the test hills, thereby losing first that the speed on good dry roads road where it curves near Sidcup, Model K6. Solo. Trade Rider. class awards. F. W. Giles, how was 56 miles an hour. The hill saw an unforgettable sight, a glit C. W. Hough riding a 3.49 h.p.ever, certainly made up his mis- climb tests showed that the car, tering white snake on a carpet of Model K6. Solo. Trade Rider. fortune in the Colmore Cup Trial with full load, could climb a gradl-black velvet. At this spot the L. H. Davenport, riding a 3.49 by winning the Olai cup for the ent of one in 12.8 on top gear and stream of traffic from the coast that Ac-became swollen at Maldatono boi h.p Model K6. Solo Trade Rider. best performance of the 350 cc. one in 2.8' on bottom gear.

celeration was from five to 25 miles fore: passing on to London was W. Brandial, riding a 3.49 h.p. passenger machine.

an hour in 12 seconds, or 90 yards; so dense that the cars were passing Model KG, Solo Private Owner.

from five to 37 miles an hour in 21 at the rate of nearly one a second. seconds, or 220 yards; and from Approaching London tho paco five to 60 miles an hour in 38 1/5 slackened, so that it appeared that sec., or 440 yards. These performa phosphorescent monster miles ances were made with a closed body long was slowly worming its way to and four passengers aboard, London.

D. Brandish riding a 3.49 h.p.] Model KG. Sole Private Owner.

8. P. Jackson riding a 3.49 h.p. Model KG. Solo Private Owner,

In the early stages of the trial! F. W. Giles unfortunately had to retire through tyre trouble. First of all he punctured his rear wheel yre, and after changing it with his spare wheel, he also bad the misfortune to puncture that one. The loss of time in changing these wheels put him well out of the run- ning for any award, and he deem ed it advisable to retire. G. E. Rowley, C. W. Hough and L. H. Davenport also footed on one of the hills, thereby losing first class awards. All-the-machines how ever, finished in perfect condition. Results..

A. J. §. Results.

F. W. Giles, riding a 3.49 h.p. KG combination-Olal' Model Cup

W. Brandish, riding a 3.45 h.p. Model K6 solo-Gold medal.

G. E. Rowley, riding a 3.49 h.p. Model K6.solo Gold Medal,

Braking was very good, the car: From an acroplane the country- being brought to a standstill from side must have appeared festooned J. H. Simpson, riding a 2.43 b.p.15.3 miles an hour in 6% yards; with myraids of fairy lamps.

Model K12 aolo-Silver Medal.

at 32 miles an hour it was stopped At Lewisham the great proces- . S. P. Jackson, riding a 3,49 h.pin 12.8 yards; at 44 miles an hour slon of cars two abreast qecasional

Model KG solo-Silver Medal.

In 31 yards, and from 56 miles only halted and then crawled on again

D. Brandish, riding a 3.49 .p. hour it was stopped in 50 yarda. at about seven miles an hour,

Model KG solo-Silver Medal.

Dirt Track Racing.

During the entire run of 12,500 miles the petrol consumption aver aged 19 miles to the gallon, with- out allowance being made for idling

A procession making broad band of light eight miles long wab witnessed on the Kingston by-pass. Here the space, between the cars

A thrilling Dirt Track Meeting was held by the South Manchester Club at the Audenshaw track on of the engine during stops and was a matter of inches and it took March 3rd. Amongst a splendid starts, and with most of the runs one. motorist.coming out of a side number of entries, three Austra-over mountainous country, during road fifteen minutes to get into the Han dirt Track riders were enter which the average speed was 29 by-pass, ed, and were expected to give the miles an hour. Ön good level roads, 'alar turns of the day. It is running at an average of 26 m.p.l.., D. Brandish, riding a 3.49 b.p-understood, however, that this the petrol consumption was at the

W. Brandish, riding a 3.40 h.p. Model K.6. salo-Gold Medal,

Model K6. Bolo--Gold Medal.

Model K6, solo-Gold Medal.

S. P. Jackson riding a 3.49 h.p. type of track, which is 1⁄2 mile round, did not suit the Australian G. E. Rowley, riding a 3.49 h.p. method of riding, as only one corner could be effectively brond- Model K5. solo--Silver Medal. »

Hornby, riding ..a CW. Hough, riding a 3.49 h.p.sided. G.

3.49 h.p. A.J.S., secured third Model KG. solo-Silver Medal.

L. H. Davenport, riding a 8.49 place in the 350 cc. solo three lap h.p. Model K6. Rolo-Silver Medal. race, against H. Clayton on a It is interesting to note from the 3.48 h.p. Velocette, who won at above results that the Gold Medals 44 m.ph. Tommy Spann on a were won by private entrants, who 4.98 h.p. Overhead camshaft A.J.S. machine won all his heats and certainly secured a victory over anal of the 500 cc. solo three lap our own riders.

Tace. He also won all his heats in the, unlimited solo six lap race, but unfortunately in avolding' H. Mitchell on a 348 c.c. Raleigh, who was riding splendidly, fell on one of the bends and was unable to continue.

The Victory Cup Trial. This trial is a sister trial to The Colmore Cup, and this year eer tainly proved to be much more dif ficult. Three days rain had changed the hills almost out of recognition, and one test hill was

At this point of the programme, cut out of the route at the the two Australian riders-W 'oleventh hour, as it was reported Galloway and K. MeKoy-gave an as being quite unelimbable. In exhibition three lap race and then the early stages of the trial much challenged Tommy Spann. difficulty was experienced by the race resulted in a win for Spann, riders through a morning mist, who due tu acceleration, speed on and this mist certainly accounted the straights, and splendid riding for a number of failures on the managed to beat the Australians. first and one of the easiest test Tommy Spann also won the an- hills of the day. Of 179 starters limited c.c. sidecar three lap race only, 15 failed to finish the course, at a speed of 41 m.p.h. It is in- and in this trial to A, J. S. teresting to note that throughout machines retired.

A. J. S. Entrics.

This

the programme, T. T. riders made most of the oustanding perform- G. E. Rowley, riding a 3.49 h.p. ances, but all credit must be given Model KG. Solo.

to H. Mitchell, the Raleigh rider, J. II. Simpson, riding a 2.48 h.pwho undoubtedly, was the 'star' Model K12. Solo.

Farlist of the day.

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OLD TÓ SOME, NEW TO OTHERS.

rate of 24 miles to the gallon, which is a very good performance for a flexible six cylinder engine of 34 lires piston displacement.

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Reports from many towns on the roads "at ten o'clock declared that the volume of traffic was unpreced ented.. At Staines the number of cars was stated to be a record and at Sittingbourne the London road was swarming with cara.

Built as only Britain Builds.

THE 119 H.P. MORRIS-COWLEY TOURER. 30 to 35 miles per gallon of petrol 1000 miles or more per gallon of oil.

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T first sight-the "World" Morris is fine value. Finish, equipment, comfort, proclaim

it so.

Yet much of Morris value is beneath the surface.

It is only long usage and the consistent, unfailing service given by these cars that indicates the wonderful material and workman ship which go to their building. It is then you know what real value is.

When it is time to trade in and lose on most cars, the Morris is still in its prime

for many more miles of economical

game

an asset as sound as the British steel

within it.

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That "Model T Ford in the lower pleture, looks quite old to us, but 10's still new to Frank Hooper, first rural free delivery carrier in Kansas. He began his route in the old form, shown above, back in 1907, out of Goodland, Kas. Then he switched to the Ford; has driven it 125,000 miles and is all delivering mail with the sama "new" mode of transportation.

THE 14/28 H.P. MORRIS. OXF ̃ID" TOUKERA 23 to 30 miles per gallon of petrol, 1000 miles or more per gulton of vil.

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