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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MOTORING SUPPLEMENT.

BOLD DESIGNS AND COLOUR SCHEMES.

Although the most extreme exhibit at the New York auto show, the Auburn speedster shown here isn't alone is the Innovation of more colour in body and fender and individuality of lines. Thie speedster can be had for $2495 at the factory. Below at left is a view of the Willys-Knight front, with its now tendency toward simplicity of line-radiator, fenders and lights conforming into

many models shown pleasing unit. At lower right is a front view of the du Pont, an example of

with parking fights on the front fenders.

New York, Jan. 25th-Woman has made her demands so affective in the last year that practically the entire automobile show there is devoted to her whims.

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More Thought for Passengers,

ture their improved four-wheel-chassis lubrication system, in two

Jar as cases automatic. brakes, improved in so there is less effort on the part of the driver in coming to a sudden atop. A touch of the foot on the coses, is brake pedal, in some sufficient to stop the car.

A casual glance over the new 1920 automobile modele at the

Some of the more expensive au- show forces a visitor to realizo the influence woman has had on the tomobiles have what is termed a motor trade. Style, which includes "servo-brake" system, by which beauty of line and colour, has be- either a mechanical or vacuum ap- come the dominant factor-out-plianca is interposed between the ranking such more masculino de- brake pedal, and the brakes do all mands as performance and econ- the work of braking. All

omy.

Next to style comes comfort, and only after these are satisded are the performance and economy and

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driver need do is merely put slight pressure on the pedal. The "servo- brake" does the rest,

What happens is that the pres- safety of the automobile consid-sure on the pedal opens a valve to ored.'

the automobile. Power has been

In

Some of the models at the New York show have adjustable rear seats and backs, for this comfort of the passengers, and some have drop centre arms for oven further convenience when there are only

a

two passengers in back. With third passenger the arm is turned back to form part of the rear upholstery.

Cadillac and Stutz, with its new brother, Blackhawk, have made use of the "No-Back" device which au- Lomatically holds the automobile wherever it may be on an incline.i

Cadillac also has what it terme A "syncro-mesh" transmission which enables the driver to shift gears quickly and smoothly with- out fear of clashing or other noises.

the engine, in the case of the Lurn That isn't to say that these lat- vacuum system, which in tor functions of motoring are at operates the brakes by means of all neglected. For from that. auction from the cylinders. Considerable improvement has the case of the mechanical servo- been made in the performance of brake, the pressure on the pedal

staris some gears operating a Impro.ed springing and the of shock chain and cable linkage which almost unanimous use

absorbers as standard equipment This case and simplicity of driv- make riding easier for driver and ing la extended to the steering. passengers. The more extended No longer is there the perspiring use of central chassis lubrication, Safety has come in for more serious consideration, what with effort needed to apply oneself to which is automatic on at least two more widespread use of non-shnt the wheel, for an abrupt or short of the models shown, makes it pos terable glass in some cases extend- turn. Steering is made easier by sible for any woman to keep her car well greased without going to

increased. The engine has been designed for eastor running at the high speeds and for Increased economy at all speeds.

does the heavy work..

ing eyen to the side windows. The an improved gearing of the ap the trouble of having it done by brakes have been improved so that

they will operate much more effec- tively and easily.

Easier to Operate Cars,

It is ease of driving that has been one of the basic motives in the design of the 1929 automobile. For instance most of the auto-

paratus.

mechanics,

Style Is First Consideration,

In spite of all these efforts to

Further novelties that are cer lain to remain permanent fixtures In motordom, because of their good to womankind, are the adjust make motoring as easy for woman nble front seats, improved trans- mission for easier and foolproof as it is for man, they are only scc- gear shifting, a device that keeps ondary to the more appealing fac the ear from rolling backward on tor of style. This year, as the an incline, improved springs and present show reveals, beauty of line, and, colour has far surpassed

mobiles at the present show fea- shock absorbers and Д central that of previous years,

EXCELSIOR MOTOR

FAMOUS SINCE 1874

CYCLES.

E HAVE PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING A

WSHIPMENT OF THESE FAMOUS MACHINES.

FIVE MODELS

TO SELECT FROM

The range of Excelsior Motor Cycles will be found to maintain their world-wide reputation of first class quality and morit. Since 1874 (over 50 years ago) the "Excelsior" has been devoloped and improved, and the results of those years of exporiones aro reflected in the range of Motor Cycles offered to-day,

COME AND SEE THEM EARLY

THE SINCERE Co., LTD.

Colour has been extended to the fenders. In many cases, with the. abandonment of the austere and

conventional black s almost alto gother. This is especially so la case of the coupes and roadstors, although a few of the larger closed modols, also show tendencies to break away from the conventional.

Some cars, such as Willys- Knight and Dodge Six, have adopt 'ed 'entirely now body lines. The former has dropped Ite, wadi- markod curves in front, moro generally, The Dodge has become more "Chryslerized," in: doferonca to its now owner, in the way of adopting a thin profile radiator sholl, curved cross-rods and other effects that mark Chrysler" pro- ducter.

Moro of the 1929 automobiles have adopted vortical radiator shutters, sweeping front fenders, individual tower designs and more graceful horizontal lines along houldings, windows and other parts of the body that will give the entire zar a speedier and more attractive appearance.

Fenders Get Small Lights,

One of the innovations that add to the style of the automobilo is the adoption of parking lights, on the front fonders. Some of these come out of the fenders like graco- ful-subway kiosks, while others aro set on small posis on the tops of the fenders.

The inside of the cars at tho alow are just as Impressive, from the standpoint of beauty and com- fort, as the outside. The up- holstery has been improved in texture and appearance, and every little convenience the dealgnors could think of has been included In some of the models.

So for as the performance of the modern automobile is concerned,

little further is to be desired. The matiufacturers have succeeded in

giving the motorists more power- ful motors, with higher comipros- alon and improved construction, at the cost of last year's cars. In fact, some of the cars have been reduced, in price.

Economy this year is the last consideration. The mistress. of the household, being considered

first in the design and construe- struction of the 1929 automoblic, has left that phase of motoring to the man who pays the bills. And the man, as the new models seem to prove, doesn't seem to care.

SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 1929,

NASH

The World Has a New and Finer Motor Car

"Nash"400"

"UCCESSOR to a long line of dependable Promotor cars the now Nash""400" adda" still more prestige to an already famous KERATINS. For, in addition to the modern charm of its style and exquisito appointments, it has that newest and finest development of the motor world-cho Twin-ignition motor.

The Twin-Ignition, high-compression, valve. in-head motor already has proved its high efficiency in racing and aero motors. Now, Nash has perfected this same superior power plant for the motor caz.

Drive the "400" and you will never again be satisfied with older types of motors.

THE NEW :

NASH 400

WONG SIU WOON, Sole Agents for Hongkong and South China,

31, Poltlager Street. SERVICE STATION :~TS, Dès Vœux Road Central, Telephone C, 644,

Telephone C, 1474.,

DE SOTO SIX

De Soto

Afultum pro parvo

PRODUCT of CHRYSLER

New Chrysler-designed “Silver

Dome" high-compression - engine, using any grade petrol, New smoothness and quietness of operation at overy spood on the speedometer.

New performance brilliancy,

flashing getaway, astonishi ing power and pickup with marked economy of petrol and oil. New-type rubber insulation of engine,now-typoinvar-strut pistons, new-type crankcase venti- lator; etc. A

New -type 4-wheel hydraulic in-

ternal brakes with moulded brake lining, giving instant and squeakless stopping in any weather. New slender-profilo radiator, new bowl-type lamps, with beautiful cowl lamps and cowl bar, all chromium plated.

New riding qualities from long resilient springs and hydrau- lic shock absorbers, front and rear. New roominess in the long low- hung bodies, sonting five 'adults with a surplus of comfort.

New richness of interior appoint- ments, with high grade

See... the new Sensation-Car

De Soto Six-brilliant and revolutionary in its field-Chrysler-built-beyond all quibble and question gives new beauty, new style, a new high quality and per- formance for popular-priced sixes-See it and know why the public rates it by long odds the world's outstanding value for cars selling at anywhere near its price.

SOLE AGENTS-

mohair for closed care and genuine The Republic Motor Co., of China.

leather,pigelin grain foropenmodels.

New arched window silhouette,

now air-wing mudguards,

now charming, colour combinations.

Co. Auto (Successors A. LUNG & Co.

30, 32 Des]Vœux Road,

Department.)

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