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BAJA

ITUZAB,

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MOTORING SUPPL

THE BUICK EMPIRE SALOON.

Interesting Description of the 1929

25-75 H.P. Model.

much 18

maximum

A Responsive Engine.

being a matter in which care of American and Canadian orighi have recently improved consider ably Incidentally, the crank- shaft is very carefully, balanced) and has been strengthened so as toj deal with the extra power dove-} loped by the latest engine.

EMENT.

265 H.P. EIGHT.

Expensive American

Car Ma

NEW DUESENBERG. America's most expensive car made its bow at the Automobile Salon in New York.

SATURDAY, MARCH ̈ ̈ 1929

GOLFING TO SALES.

Novel Chevrolet.

Contest.

|HAZARDOUS. 18 HOLES.

Sydney, Dec. 28. "Keep your eye on the ball" is This was the Duesenberg, with i

eurrent password in both straight-eight motor, which deve- the

and truck Fales lops 265 h.p., and it was modestly Chovrolet car priced at £1700 for the chassis, or departments of. Messrs. John Mc-

Grath, Ltd.,

Holf- - where £2300 in one of three body types.

The new car is being manufac- tured by a company which is n sub-ing terms, now elide smoothly from sidiary of the Auburn Motor Co. the tongues of salesmen. Duesenberg racing cars have been It is not that golf has broken out known in the U.S.A. since Bugatti virulently to the exclusion of the taught the Duesenberg brothers more work-a-day task of selling. how to make small straight eights, cars and trucks; but is the result but this is the first appearance of of a unique sales contest which, commencing last Monday, will rule

The

quotas, golf handicaps have been

of each hole, a vůrý acceptable final prize for the salesman- whe returns the best card.

Apart from the wheel wobble experienced on this particular car the steering le good in every way, for it is light, certain, and has In essentials the 1929 Buick in af hund control, however, except, ample self-centring action. Ar- cordingly, although it requires well-tried design which has been porhaps, in very cold weather.

Rapid Acceleration. nearly three and a half turns of modified and considerably improv

Apart from the

excellent the wheel to pass from one full ed, both outwardly and inwardly. The radiator casing, for example, acceleration figures for the 10-30 luck to the other, the driver doen) is of new outline and of the modern mph. range set out in the table not feel that he, is particularly! deep shape, giving the car a more of performance, a test was mada "busy." imposing appearance. Incidental of the acceleration from 30-50 Factors that Make for Comfort. ly, as it is chromium plated and asi m.p.h., and an average of several

Of the suspension it can be said the concirwork is cellulose Anished, readings" gave a porlod of 11 the owner-driver has the task of seconds for this increase in speed. that it entirely insulates the occu- cleaning the car lightened for him In overtaking traffic on the open pants from read shock, and even

possible. Also road this power of acceleration is on a badly pot-holed surface there,

the activities of salesmen for 30 modifications to the power unit of distinct advantage, for it re- is no netaal discomfort, although passenger vehicles bearing the have resulted in

days. a considerably duces appreciably the actual a slight roll may be noticed. To ume.

the auximum efficiency

In this contest. a hypothetical, enhanced reserve of power, which period during which the off side of secure immediately makes its presence the road is perforce taken. A com- from the suspension system the rails on the waistline and around folt, not so much in sheer speed, fortable cruising speed is anywhere hydraudic shock absorbers should the windows add to the interior hole of golf is played every two single-pano days. Sales staffs have been divided appearance, perhaps, as in unusually good between 40 and 50 mp... so that be kept well supplied with ofl.

vertical screen is provided with a into rival teams, each with s It is noticable that external con- winder in front of the driver, and combined and individual member acceleration. In these days of the car can put up high average on congested truffle the ability to a long run..

tracting brakes are retained, but when raised slightly it allows air accelerate swiftly is of more im-1 So, flexible is the engine that with the results of the brake test to pass through a ventilating duct quota of sales. From these allotted when once top gear is engaged there is no fault to find. The behind the facta board. The decided, and sales (which count portance than mere

there is seldom need to touch the brakes works smoothly and pro- screen may be further raised to us half strokes) plus handicaps, speed.

gear lever further, and a main road hill af 1 in 10 is taken in the car gressively, and would probably give an opening of about an inch| give every competitor a chance to

the have shown to even better advant- above

duct. ventilating

play each hole in bogey or better. It is, in fnet, the engine's ready stride with the engine running age had a full load beon carried, Ventilators are also fitted in the There are prizda Tok the winner! response to the throttle whien smoothly and without fuss. Second for with only one up it was found sides of the scuttle.

Easy Upkeep. most impresses one, for it seems ear is sufficient for starting from that the rear wheels, could be

Instruments are grouped in a impossible to detect a Dif "spot rest on the level, although possibly locked.

and include Incidentally, a vacuum fuel feed rectangular panel however the car be driven. It is as thin ratio is not very low, the possible, for example, by retarding multiplate clutch must receivel the ignition alightly, to slow down some of the credit. The driving stem is not employed, its place speedometer, oll gauge, ammeter, being taken by a mechanically water temperature gauge, and fuel to about 2 mth, on top gear on a plates of the clutch are slightly operated diaphragm pump lacated gauge. The panel also includes level road, and then rapidly to waved, so that the first engagement depress the aveclerator petin, is only at the top of the waves, then the near side of the engine the carburetter choke and the heat

camshaft and does not require switches

electrically when the engine at once responda fall surface of the plates being This pump is driven from the control jever, on the left, and the

priming.

operated double screen wiper and without any fluttering or hesita- brought into play as the plates are tion, gathering speed very rapidly, further compressed by the clutch

Of the couchwork it may be said instrument lights on the right. This state of affairs appears to spring. When it is desired Lo be largely due to the induction sy-change gear the actual operation that comfort and convenience are The dials may be illuminated either stem, which utilizes heat from the of changing is found to be a simple its main features; the front sent by a concealed light or by a cowled exhaust pipe to a considerable ex-matter, provided that the double are of separate bucket type, and exterior light at will. On the

range; the driving position is ignition switch and steering lock, on time); Bunker of Competition tent. The heat control system clutch method be employed in are adjustable over a considerable steering column is the combined diverta exhaust gases round a changing down.

"comfortable, the, controls are con- controlled by a key. The doors (keep close to your prospect); chamber immediately above the In the matter of maximum speed veniently situated, and the driver are also provided with locka, no River of New Prospects (canvass carburetter, and the valve that it must be recorded that wheel can utilize his door without con- that the owner can leave the car your territory); Lake of Laziness diverts the exhaust gas opens and wobble was experienced at 65 torting himself. The rear seat is unattended with the assurance (work a bit harder); Rough of Indifference (be enthusiastic) closes automatically according to m.p.h., but this is understand to be two inches wider than hitherto, and that no one can interfere with it.

In brief, the 1929 Buick Empire Long Grass of Exaggeration (Stick the seep of the engine. In start-unusual, and insufficient inflation can accommodate three persons in ing, and when the engine is run of the front tyres was diagnosed confort. Leg room is ample, and saloon is a roomy and comfortable to facts); Rough of Unfairness) be ing slowly, practically all the heat as the cause.. At this speed the footrest tool boxes are fitted be- vehicle with a distinctly high per-generous with competition) and an from the exhaust pussen round the engine 'evidently still had power hind the front seats. The overall for ince. At the same time it is the fairway of the 18th hole carburetter, but as the engine in reserve, and at an estimate the height of the ear is 6ft. 2in, and eminently a car for the owner Rough of Indecision (ask for the speed increases the valve opens maximum speed should be in the the head roam measured from floor driver, for it is designed for easy order).

upkeep and the various components and the heat is carried through the neighbourhood, of. 70 m.p.h. On to roof lining is 3ft. 10%in. exhaust pipe. In addition to this the indirert ratios alen the car All six lights of the Empire are accessible for auch attention Lubrication, for automatic control there is a possessed a good turn of speed, and saloon are provided with winders, as is required." manual control by means of a lever there was not an undue amount of and the quarter and rear windows example, is a simple matter, for it on the left side of the instrument nolse from the gears. Itin have silk aller blinds, the rear convenient places on the chassis panel immediately beneath the interesting to note that the engine blind being operated from the are centralized lubrication points earbaretter choke. There does remaina, very smouth and quiet driver's seat. The upholstery is of which can all receive attention in a not neem any need to employ this throughout its range of speed, this furniture lide, and polished wood few moments..

for the

Roughe on the Course. In the basement of John Me- Grath, Chevrolet showroom, an 18 lend further interest to the contest. hole course has been mapped to Between the tees and greens of each hole are scattered the hazards

as there which besot the course of sale They are aptly titled,

Bunker of Tardiness (always be examples will show:

Daily scores, are posted besido the course, and to bring the spirit of real play into the game, orders are being booked with pencils which carry club heads. The Im portant signature on the dotted. line, naturally, is written with a putter. Salesmen can, quite fair- ly, use a club to convince their prospects.

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