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MOTORING

SUPPLEMENT

OF

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

SATURDAY, 25th AUGUST, 1928, Being The Official Organ of

THE HONGKONG. AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION.

CURRENT

COMMENT

Sheko Rund,

special efforts have been made this We note with-plondure that work. ar to mark the quarter century For Buick development. Reports fisen are m/w resurfacing a por from the United States and other lan of this rond. For the first countries indicate that the 1929 ail the condition of the road models have been greeted with excellent, then there is a bid stret ch, while at the far end the who have ridden in these latest pro- face is fairly pout. We should like, I see the whole thoroughfare as good as the first mile, and row that work has camenerd, we hope that a thoroughly good job will tas made, Garage Shortage.

hearty approval. Moreover, those '

quetions spank well of the new re- ponsiveness, due to the complete redesigning of the famous Bulek engine. Not only that, but twenty- jeight major mechanical improve

ments have been made with a view The builing of the new Peak to stimulating Bufck to new heights Garages is progressing favouraby, of leadership among luxurious types and when available, these building of motor cars. A selection of these will be greatly appreciated by some new dels is expected in Hong- owners who

to kong in the near future, and we ex- are compelled leave their cars on the road all pert that not only present Buick night. We understand that further owners, but other motorists as well garges will be erected in the vicin-will gladly avail themselves of an

opportunity for inspection. ity of the new flats.

Exhilarating Sport.

Hongkong's Motor Buses,

We notice that work has already Small runabout melor launches commenced along Queen's Road in are becoming increasingly popular connexion with the erection of at English seaside resorts, and one many of both the out- "Stop" signs for Hongkong's new sees motor bus service. Two shipments hoard and inboard types cap- of the new vehicles are already on able of speeds usually varying be the way, and it in hoped to com- tween sixteen and twenty miles mence the full service within. A per hour. The sport is cortainly month or two. The want of an up- exhilarating, and thoroughly re to-date passenger service running table launches can be purchased at parallel with the tramway service quite a moderate figure. Some re- has long been felt, and it is a mal-aldents in Straite Settlement ports ter for congratulation that the fu-have recently become enthusiastic turo service should' represent the owners, and speak in glowing latest and bent in modern automo-terme. of the refreshing nature of tive transportation.

Silencer Certificates,

a spin in the cool of the evening.

The more daring spirits revel. In surf-hard riding, and for those

BRITAIN'S LATEST MINIATURE MOTOR CAR.

An exclusive photograph of the "Morris Minor." an extremely smart little vehicle now in pro- duction at the Morris Works, Oxford. A special article on the Morris Organisation appears elsewhere in this issue.

"A ROLLS-ROYCE PLEASE." Hongkong Deal Recalled.

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The following news item which

NEW WHIPPET SIX.

Showing in Hongkong.

THE MOTORING BEGGAR.

Matches Sold in London, Streets.

On Monday last Mesars. Gilman and Co., Ltd., received the first models of the new Whippet Six- the car which has made such a

An extraordinary story of a A practical Innovation has been who relish a thrill, the new sport appeared in the local Press during sensation in America and these man who was said to have heen. made by the Automobile Association is decidedly attractive. The small the week, recalls an interesting have been on show in the Hotel the habit of motoring more than at Honie by the issuing of certif-outboard motor is the most economi-ongkong incident at the time Savoy where

cales of motor cycle silencer efcal type, although the low priced when Lieut. Osborne. E. Wood had inspected by

of his erities.

ficiency. This scheme for certi-speed launches such as the "Alls reached the pinnacle fying the methods of silencing Craig appear to enjoy wide po-meteoric financial career.

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they have been 70 miles to sell matches in the many interested streets of London was told to the Portsmouth magistrates. when

The advent of the Whippet Six Ernest d'Enton, aged 34, of no marks a new epoch in the pro-fixed abode, was charged with duction of low-priced six-cylinder begging.

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Wife

"Oshorn Wood,, formerly an received|pularity. It is quite surprising

army Heutenant and one-time the Bri-that the craze has not taken on in

participant in sensational tish Motor Cycle Manufacra fongkong, but doubtless it will

ears, for it in maintained that Police-Constable Wilkins sald and Traiters' Union, and will con- come into vogue sooner or later.

Wall Street raids at long

without making any concessions he saw d'Entan in Arundel-street, distance, has been working in fer a substantial, benefit a motor There are many evenings, especially

either to quality or to detail of Portsmouth, carrying an attache the Pecos mine at Albuquer- cyclists.

during the hot months, when a ran

construction or to any feature of case containng a few boxes of que for a wage of $2 a day."

The case bore modern design, modern six-matches. The efficiency of the silencing de-out to some of the popular bath

During the latter part of 1923, cylinder poppet-valve motor car words: "My last hopes. vices will in every case be the sub-beaches or bays would be most en- ject of a thorough test and subjoyable, while during rough wear smartly dressed American with has been produced at a cost of and five children. Proofs given." typically military bearing less than G$1,000. Those who Inspector Williams said It was sequent certification by a panel ofther, the comparative lightness of Engineers appointed by the Asso-these craft would allow them to be walked into the office of the have inspected the models on alleged that d'Enton used to motor: ciation. The scheme will assist in hauled up on a beach or slip-way manager of the Hongkong Hole view at the Savoy Hotel must to London, garage his car in the Garage Departinent, and in a most have been impressed with the fact West End, and sell matches out- protecting motor cyclists against out of harm's way. unjustifiable prosecutions, and en- German "Joy Flights."

matter-of-fact tone, as though he that here is a six-cylinder, 7 bear side Messrs. Harrods' and Messrs. might have been enquiring for aing crankshaft motor car, fitted with Gamage's stores. He obtained, courage the production of motor cycles which fulfil the requirements, Arrangements have been made by tie or collar stud, asked-"Blieve all the latest modern refinements said the Inspector, $100 from one of the law,

the Automobile Association where you represent Rolls-Royce care?" such as four-wheel brakes, pres-man and £40 from the Salvation by British motorisis touring_in "That is SO," replied the sure lubrication, thermostat con- Army in London. He was a very Stubbs Road Traffic.

Germany may undertake flights manager.

trolled water circulation, air and plausible beggar, and was living There are still numbers of in-over the cities of Berlin, Essen, "How much?"

petrol filters, shock absorbers, with woman who had five stances of dangerous driving re-Hamburg, Frankfurt-am-Main, It was pointed out that the price automatic windscreen wiper and children but was not his wife, ported from Stubiss Road, and many Cologne, Halle, Leipzig and Munich, depended on what particular rear view mirror, of racy lines D'Enton was remanded on bail,

the These fights may be made every model was desired, whereupon the and admirable finish-at a price and told drivers persist in ignoring white lines, and taking bends on the day over Berlin, and in the case of mysterious enquirer thought that actually lower than many of the left the city In the meantime he wrong side. The execsalve spoed the other cities by notice being a seven passenger touring model four-cylinder cars of to-day. The would hear nothing further. indulged in by such drivers ex given to the Aerodrome, The would do.

equipment is unusually complete, plains the difficulty in keeping well charge is from 12s. to 15s, per per- over to the left, which points to the son, according to the number car necessity for effective police action ried. It is often a cause for regret to against auch offendera. It must al- motorists that they are unable to ways be remembered that the driver see more of a city during a brief who takes unnecessary risk is not visit, but by aid of the aeroplane only a danger to himself and those in a rapid survey can be made. the car, but a distinct source of dan- ger to the ordinary careful motorist, Those who do obey regulations

MAKES CITY GROW.

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RACE MOTORIST KILLED.

Smash in German Grand Prix.

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The price of £3,000 was quoted, and the long low-swung bodies and the manager received some give to the cars an air of distinc- thing of a surprise when the ton. American said

The engine, rated at 23.4 h.p. "Guess that'll do. Send it to hut developing up to 43 hp, on me at the Manila Hotel as soon the brake, contains the modern as you can."

feature of invar strut pistons "Certainly 1 Replied the

which prevent distortion, and manager, "But.. er. the

silent timing chain ensures quiet-

The races for the Grand Prix of usual references or a substantial news of running. The complete Germany for sporting motor-cara, should not be exposed to riske

deposit will be necessary."

specification reads as impressive which were run recently over the caused by the.carelessness of others,

"Guess I'll pay for it now" was as the specification of most of the difficult Nuerburg Ring course in and observation, particularly on the

Since 1904, when the Buick the reply, but after consulting his higher-priced sixes, and it is the Eifel district, were marred by thoroughfare in question, clearly Indicates that a few examples Motor Car Company arst started cheque book, the customer wrote obvious that the Willys-Overland tragedy. should be made of those recidens operation there, the city of Flint, out a cheque on a local bank for Company has spared no pains to M. V. Junek, of Prague, Cze-

Mich., has increased its population half the amount, handed it over about 1000 per cent. The popula- to the astonished manager, and achieve their object which is to choslovakia, who was driving a provide a car Incomparable in Bugati, was killed when his car tion in 1904 was about 16,000 departed as hurriedly as he had price to any other,

overturned at a sharp entered, with the final instruc- In a trial run taken on Wednes-Prinve zu Leiningen was injured tions, "Bring it to Manila soon as duy a Telegraph representative and had to be taken to hospital you can and I'll hand over the was impressed by the smooth quiet when the Amilcar which he was balance."

had running of the ear, its powers of The whole transaction

The Grand Prix for cars of 8,000. taken only two or three minutes, acceleration and its splendid hill driving was upset.

performance, and such details as colour, fittings,

The roadster la selling in Hong-C.c. and over was won Rudolf Caracciola, of Berlin, in a Mer- realise it. The control was pro- The average gasoline tax in the etc. had not not even been mekong for $1,960, and the Sedan (a cedes-Benz, with which he covered bably enforced before the widening United States is 3.23 cents &tioned.

motorists.

City Bound Care.

-

persons.

of

STATES GET BIG CUT.

Some of the downward traffic should case up considerably, pecially near the junction Magazino Gap where there is space! for a dozen cars to park. This im- mediate locality is a controlled area, although but few drivers appear to

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curve.

was effected, but on account of the gallon. Tive cents, in five states, Hurrying after the customer, the luxuriously equipped carriage) for the 600 kilometres coures in new car park, the utmost caution is the highest, and two cents, in manager enquired what parti- $2,350, should still be exercised when 13 states, and the District of cular colour or finlah would be passing the Gap on the downward Columbia, is the lowest.

route.

Twenty-five Years.

The Buick Motor Company is

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hours 54 minutca 27.4 seconda (71% miles per hour). and withlu a few In the class for cars between desired. "Guess anything de-reply centil do.. or, perhaps weeks the manager of the Hong- 1,500 cc. and 3,000 e.c. Count you'd better ask my wife." The kong Hotel Garage duly drove up Brilli-Peri camo in first in a indy was duly discovered in the to the Manila Hotel in a 40/60 hp. Bugatti, his time being 5hr, 5min. THIEVES PUNISHED.

hotel, and when asked, casually Rolls-Royce, received the balance 16.4set. (62% miles per hour). this year completing twenty-five

of payment, and enjoyed a few In the class for cars between 750 Fears' puccessful manufacture of Automobile thieves had meted guessed "blue'll dof"

"What about fittings?" suggest-days as the guest of a gentleman c.c. and 1,500 c.c, H. Simmons, In motor cars, and although an un-out to them last year, in the US.

who is now "working in the Pecos a Bugatti, came in first in thr. usually high standard of progress courts, sentences totalling 2,798 cd the manager.

"Tell 'em to put on every decent mine at Albuquerque for a wage 42 mln. 62.6sec. (54 miles per fittin' they've got!"

hour). the of $2 a day.””,

has been constantly maintained years and fines amounting to since the Company originated, 63,297,

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