1929-08-17 — Page 13

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

MOTOR NOTES FROM GREAT BRITAIN.

[Special Report to The Hongkong Telegraph by R.A.C.]

The Victory at Le Mons.

MOTORING SUPPLEMENT.

speaking about their larger bro- performance in the trial. - With the thera, with six-cylinders, "they are same machine this rider also look. almost always referred to as the part in the Grand Premier Lampo,

So and so Six.'” ·

a trial over 430 kilometres and This led to an amusing Incident | again proved victorious making the recently when a non-motorist was best performance in the 500 cc. contemplating the purchase of a cluss. small 7 h.p. car. Å friend men- In South Africa Mr. B. Hayter. tioned casually what a fine car the riding an absolutely stock Model Standard "Six' was and the neophyte V/2 Special in the Benconhurst at once went off to the local ngents Hill Climb at East London put up!

it was one less than the 'Seven' it was also the outright winner on might suit him even better as re- handicap. gards garage accommodation. His surprise when he saw the Standard 16 h.p. six-cylinder model may be imagined.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 1929.

ITALIAN ROYAL TRAIN.

Fine Work by Fiat

LAVISH DECORATION,

One of the finest lips that hoaryed ears to be seen on the ronds to sea this model, thinking that us the fastest time of the day and Campany recently delivered to thb

standard

"Six". The

After the T. T. Races. Now that the Tourist Trophy

- Transport in Agriculture.. : Every year the Royal Agricult tural Society of England's Annual Show attracts more exhibits from the leading commercial vehicle manufacturers which is not sur

together.

The railway section of the Fint

Italian State railway a new royal train, the greater portion of which had been built by them. This, is the first royal train to be comp structed entirely in Haly by Italian labour and is a fine pleca of work doing justice to the artistic reputa

the train, three have been built in tion of the country.

Of the four coaches comprising

Among the motor vehicle exhibits comprise a coach for the King, a croft Type 'A 3' six-wheeler, which tile beyond the royal cont of arme at Harrogate this year is a Thorns coach for the Queen, and the dine ing anloon. Externally, there is is already well known Oversone n many hundreds of this model are fa anything more than an ordinary on the panels to indicate that Odi in service under conditions of below zero in Northern Canada coaches are 20% feet long and 8 climate varying from 30 degrees international train. The steel panel feet wide and are fitted with 130 degrees in the shado in the Sudan,

This particular several kinda of braking system chasis embodies a

and lighting equipment so that they patented

over any Europeaff "railway system.

to

Nevertheless, the number of super-

is steadily increasing. ever been given to the British motor industry was the Bentley the new

One of the most interesting is Arrol-Aster 17/60 hp. performance in winning the 24-single sleeve valve six-cylinder hour Grand Prix d'Endurance Ja- ternational road race at Le Mans supercharged model, which has been brought out recently, rather as a; for the third time in succession.speetal job for those who requiro a In addition to filling the first four sports performance with all the places in the race the same make comfort and ease of driving an Races in the Isle of Man are comprising considering how closely ag won the Rudge-Whitworth Cup ordinary for the first time for Britain,

Jaleeve valve design incorporates thepleted it is possible to review the culture and transport are bound the Flat railway department. Theỷ i In the Grand Prix, the winning car was the 61⁄2 litre model driven at shaft which has elimin-results and study the lessons pre- ated the disadvantages hitherto in-seated. These races subject a ma- nato and RS. Birkin, which Altogether the performance of this posible, for not only is the engine alternately by Captain Woolf Baherent in the sleeve valve engine, chine to the most punishing test covered the remarkable distance of ear heald be worth watching.

tried. to its utmost capacity but 1,705 miles in the 24-hours at the

every other part of the machine record speed of 73.6 mph. The For Distinguished Owners, '

frame, gearbox, clutch, brakes, other three Bentleyn were, 4%) Hire 4-cylinder models, one of them the choice of cars of distinguished thing down to the last nut and split

11 is always interesting to note magneto, chains, controls-every being the original ear which first persona and there is particular pin is tested in à like degree. ran at Le Mans two years ago and use for satisfaction when British Specially prepared as

these ma- crashed, then won the Motherynkes are selected by foreigners. chines are they provide information 24-hour race and subsequently went

Thus, Hooper & Co., Ltd, who for the makers the results of which last year's Le Mans race.

have been responsible for the conch-are woven into the standard pro- As this race is continued through- work of so many cars for the Royal ducts sold to the great motor cycling out the hours of darkness the ques-family, have been honoured by H. public.

Lavish Decoration. tion of lamps is of the ubnost, im-M. King Fund of Egypt with an

A useful type of vehicle, is the Once again the results generally motor horsebox mounted on an portance and it is to be noted that order for a Hooper enclosed Li-reflected the amazing reliability of A.E.C. Reliance chassis. This las ment has been lavishly and artistic The interior of each compart the victorious Bentleys placed their mousine on a 40/50 hp. Rolls-Royce the modern British motor cycle a low loading ramp on the affalde ally decorated, all the tapestry) faith in Laiens high power, mirror chassis.

while perhaps the most remarkable and an exit ramp at the rear. projects. In these, lumps there)

Be- carpets and leather panelling being H.R.H. Prince Arthur of Con- feature of the Senior Race was thehind the horses the partitions are entirely hand worked, Thio pre are two reflecting surfaces, an op-nght has for a long time been a excellent performance put up by the faced with 20 gauge motor panel dominating colours are blue,, yellow tically ground and polished mirror aser of Humbers and he has now 350 c.e. machines in competition steel, cocoanut fibre mats are pro and ivory. Each conch contains and a parabolic reflector giving ordered his third, à 28/65 h.p. li-with their more powerful brothers. vided for the horses fore feet and small vestibule, a sitting room, magnificent high power light which mousine. It is to be standard carries a tremendous distance ahead throughout except that a

It may be wondered why the the main portion of each stall is bed room, tollet compartment and and foods

flag Ariel people do not entir their ma- The width rout near the car with a mare dif-be a cross bar between the lamps they realise their importance they partment can be used as a loose boxi

of holder will be fitted and there will chines in the T T. races, but while provided with removable semi-cu-cabins for members of the King'

inatie rubber mats. The main com- personal suke. fused light.

to carry various badges.

have made it a definite rule not to if desired and the design certainly massive 20-foot table. The ceiling

The dining saloon contains To the list of prominent peuple enter, preferring to curry out

marks a step forward in the safe is decorated with the Royal poat who have recently taken delivery of their own private works tests and

and comfortable transport of blood- of arms and the armorial bearings added the names of Lady Haig and find enable them to supply machines Hillman Straight-Eights must be rond reliability tests, which they

stock.

Chivalry, intermingled with designa of the principle Italian Orders of had great confidence in Hillmans low cost. The preparation and en- Sig. Harry Verney, Earl Halg possessing the utmost reliability at

of fruit and grain, signifying telephonic communication through abundance and prosperity. There is out the train; as well as a system

89 M.P.H. For 24 11›urs,

The magnificent victory at Le Mans coming so soon after Mrs. Victor Brave's single-handed 24-

the Isle of Man.

which allows the axles to tilt rear bogie suspension system can be run

without stressing the springs.

Possibly the Albion exhibit of the greatest general interest is the 30 ewt, high speed model, which in the

number of important concerns have

lurrun with the "44" Bentley at Montihery is rather apt to over and owned several during his life try of motor cyclen for the T. Tfew months that it has been on shadow it, but actually, of course, time. Sir Harry Verney is Pri- races are very expensive items in the market has proved a most sue it was a very fine achievement. The ear covered 2,149,68 miles nnal vate Secretary to H.M. Queen Mary, any manufacturing programme and

The Hillman works are now in the Ariel Co. prefer not to saddicessful seller. Already a large of electric bell calls. averaged 89,57 m.p.k. for 24 hours, full production with the Straight their production costs with the purchased this type including the taking the 3,000-5,000 ea. class Bight model and the distinctive additional expense. record from the Crysler. The

London & North, Eastern Railway, track is unlighted and Mrs. Bruce's controlled shutters is to be seen selected six Ariels, some with side Dairies Ltd., White Horse Dis-

radiator with its thermostatically i It is significant that the A.C.U.Mesars McVitie & Prince Ltd. NEW OLDSMOBILE. car was entirely dependent on itsin over increasing numbers on the cars, for the use of its officials in tillers etc. The sturdily built unit own Smith's lighting set for illu- rotut, mination during the night.

construction engine and gearbox Pressure Lubrication. having unusually large bearing sur- faces throughout, ensure reliability and high mileage between overhauls.

For the transport of difficult AN "ADDED FÉATURE. loads the Latil 6-ton low-loading

From an engineering stand- Power is transmitted to the front point one of the most advanced wheels only and the drive is taken features incorporated in the new through universally fotated driving- | Oldsmobile is the addition of shafts to the external toothed final pressure lubrication direct to pla reduction gears which are mounted on ping. This full pressure lubri in all-tight casings on the front cation has heretofore been axles. The frame is dropped imme-characteristic. of high priced cars. diately behind the driver's seat thus giving an exceptionally low tem of Jubrication can readily be The necessity for a perfect sys- line which would not be possible with driven rear wheels. Actually the top of the frame when loaded is under 2 ft. from the ground.

More Superrimirged Models,

What is Yours?

Showing the Fing. It is curious how various ways In its very instructive comments

Matchless machines have been on the Grand Prix d'Endurance only describing types of cars come doing well. Overseas, in the Tour inla yogee, Nowadays it is the fof Italy" a Reliability Trial over a two finished and of the two only habit to refer to the small cars by distance of 1,000 kilometres, M. one, the Lea Francis hul is super their horsepowor, such as the Aus-Bogliolo on a model V/2 obtained chassis lends itself admirably. charger permanently in operation in 7 or Standard 9, whereas when the Great Gold medal for the best

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A Battery for Overseas,

The selection of the most suitable type of battery for use with com- mercial vehicles overseas was at one time a difficult problem, but it has now largely been solved by the in- herent advantages of the C.A.V. NI-

seen when the results of rubbing two pieces of metal together is con- sidered. In tho Oldsmobile engine each of the six pistons makes 9,000; up strokes and the same number of down strokes in the cylinder. each 60 acconds when the engine is generating 62 horse power at 3,000 revolutions per minute. This means that a piston travels the equiva lent of 2,061 feet per minute.

FE Nickel Iron type. The cell The rapid movement of metal

on metal is found on other vital cases and, plates are of steel and vibration and hard usage have no parts of an automobile engine. Il effects. This battery has prac-These include crankshaft and cam- tically no self discharge and will chaft bearings, piston rod bearings stand for long periods without loss and piston pins. All complete their of capacity and another point in cycle of action with overy revo- Its favour is that it is practically lution of the engine.

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pressure to assure that the proper lubricating film is maintained, Fire Insurance and Public Service, say the engineers.

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The London Fire Brigade In designing Oldsmobile's lubri. nowadays is more than a mere fire cating aystem the engineers follow- London women who drive their render efficient, acrvice and wi fighting machine; it la also a huge ed the best accepted practices al-own Tuncheon cars" have gone a greatly outlast one which is to life saving and rescue service though this increased the man-step further and established their tightly stretched. operating throughout the Metro-ufacturing costs. A gear driven own garage. This is for the use of —— politan area.

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From this main the of is forced machines to the London County to the four crankshaft bearings, Council Denate Bros. have an in-camshaft bearings, through the timate knowledge of exactly what is connecting rods to the piston pina wanted.

Three cable drums are fitted to oil filter and oil pressure gauge.

and through to the timing chain, each tender and each is designed to Heretofore it has been the prac- accommodate 100 yards of cable, tice in cars of medium price to The Hoodlights are constructed of lubricate the piston pins with the alupinium alloy castings and

gunnmetal and are designed to oil spray thrown up by the revol- house a single picco super Gecarayving parts. This method has been silvered glass reflector for use with changed in the 1929 Oldsmobile 600 watt standard Caram gatire length of the connecting rod

by drilling a hole through the en Alled. Inmp. special quick focussing system is incorporated. so that the ofl forced into the main The whole of the electrical

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