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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MOTORING SUPPLEMENT. SATURDAY,

THE WORLD HAS A NEW AND FINER

MOTOR

1916

CAR

A MODERN TYPE OF "BATH CHAIR.” Australia Second.

SEPTEMBER 7, 1929.

U.S.A.'S CUSTOMERS.

and now-

THE NEW

NASH 400*

HIRTEEN years ago, C. W. Nash, then President of the second largest motor car company, founded a small, new institution to which he gave his name, his full energy, and an idea.

That idea was the building, inlarge volume, of a moderatepriced car which would have the appearance and everyother desirable quality of the costliest cars on the market. The ambition of his manufacturing career was completely realized with the intro- duction of the now famous Nash "400". "

Today, only ten months after their an- nouncement, over 240,000 of these

great cars are speeding over the highways of the world-ably testifying to the brilliance of the idea and the merit of the product.. No other car in the history of the industry ever has combined-at any price--such owner advantages as valve-in-head, high compression, Twin-Ignition Motors; Hydraulic Shock Absorbers; Centralized Chassis Lubrication; positive four-wlicel brakes; and the World's Easiest Steering!

WONG SIU WOON, Sote Agents for Hongkong and South Ching SERVICE STATION : --20, Des Vœux Road Central,~~~Telephone C. 044.

Telephone C.1474.21,

PLAN FAST ROADS,

Pollinger Street

system of roads costing more than dain; from The Hague through £14,000,000 which will speed up Utrecht to the eastern horder The Netherlands Association for traffic is that country. Routs will leading into Germany; and from Fast Motor Ronds is planning al extend from Amsterdam to Botter- Amsterdam to Utrecht.

and is said to be capable of quite "a good turn of speed." The unique vehicle shown above is driven by electricity,

It certainly goes round corners on three wheels!

KERBSIDE CONTROL Drive Change Urged. GREATER SAFETY SEEN.

Some U.S. motor experts are in favour of changing the driving con- trola of motor vehicles to the right,; while retaining the use of the right

side of the road.

STUDEBAKER AIM.

Design Expresses Speed.

BUILT FOR SERVICE.

CAR, TRUCK EXPORTS. Last April, Australia' was the United States' second best cus tomor in motor-cars; says Cram's Automotive Reports, discussing exporta for that month.

Canada tops the Bat with 9104 cars, Australia is next with 4379. then comes Brazil with 3872.

Brazil was the chief buyer of trucks with 2053, Australia run- ning second with 1864. The United Kingdom comes third in! this list, 1380 American trucks having found a market there.

entire font. Upholstery many modela in of the French pillow type with heavily up. holstered arm rests at the sides. In brougham modele an added touch of luxury is provided by a centro arm rest in the rear com-- partment which folds into the back when the seat is occupied by three passengers.

Riding comfort is insured by new ball-bearing spring shackles, which were pioneered by Studebaker, and by hydraulle shock absorbers and multiple springs of generous length. On the President eight, Houdaille double-acting hydraulic shock ab sorbers and spring covers are standard equipment: Lovejoy |hydraulie shock absorbers are used

in Commander models.

new

CHRYSLER

-above

all others.

Handling case and safety havej Climaxing a year of performance been nugmented by several thievemert in which Studebaker engineering features. The low cars won every official speed and centre of gravity obtained through Mr. Frank G. Snook, chief of the endurance record for fully equipped the double-drop frame design is division of motor vehicles in Calistock cars regardless of power or assurance of rondability at all forniu, believes that fewer nccl-price, Studebaker has introduced a speeds. Easier ateering is effected. dents would occur if vehicles were more powerful President eight on through refinements in the steering longer wheelbases, n new gear, notably the lapping and operated from that side. Motorists. two

inmander eight, and a finer Com-chromium plating of steering SOLE AGENTS

knuckle plus, which permit finger- mander six.

The new President eight is offer- tip guidance of the car and elimia-

ed on 125 and 135 inch wheelbase alu a source of wear and adjust The Republic

would be able to watch the road better, he contends, and not be in the beam of light from approaching curs at night. The tendency with the inside drive is for the driver chassis, each powered by a motorment.

To compensate for increased to keep to the centre of the rond of 115 horse-puwer. Performance where he cannot see the outer edge. of this car, which has already sel power, amplified-action four-wheel Leaving the kerb or parking is five world records by travelling brakes have been made more effec made much simpler by the inside 39,000 miles in 26,326 minutes, has tive by increasing the size of Both the brake drums. Exceptionally drive, as the driver is better able been improved and refined.

to see the curb, and he does not the Commander eight and the Comamooth clutch action has been at- have to enter or leave the car on mander six are mounted on a 120- tained through improvemente in

clutch design. the street side dangerous prae-inch wheelbase chassis,

Fleetness of the cars is expressed. Horsepower in the new President Live.

Mr. Boyd Edkins, of Sydney, is in the design of the bodies. Lower, eight moler has been increased in favour of the inside, drive for anger tines made possible by from 109 to 115, largely through Australia, where, of course, controls double-drop frame construction, are improved carburetion and manifold- would be on the left, as the rule of enchanced by the blending of grace- ing with a slight increase in the Windshield pillars, compression ratio. The new car- the road there is the reverse of that ful curves.

MARQUETTE

BUILT BY

BUICK.

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in the US. Besides being safer, hembracing the new shatter-proof buretion and manifolding system is recently pointed out the thousands safety windshield, curve gracefully of the duplex type, providing in of pounds spent in changing the from cowl to trim polo cap visor. effect two carburetors and mani- drive of American cars would be Deeply crowned fenders hang low folds each feeding for cylinders.

over the wheels. The newly design- The Commander eight may be Faveri,

belt curves to blend into the said to closely follow the guneral Howing lines of the cowl.

design of its running mate, the Pre- Rich borly colourings are set offsident. The motor is of eight-in- hy bright touches of chromium line L-head type with fully machin plate on radiators, head lights, cowled dume combustion chambers. lights, bumpers and other features is exceptionally neat and compact of exterior bright work. De luxe in design and has the notable models of both President elght and power ratio of one horsepower for Commander lines carry six wire every eight pounds of engine wheels, two spares being mounted weight. A smooth flow of power forward in fender wells. In the even at high speeds is attained brougham and convertible cabriolet through use of a heavy crankshaft models of both lines, a distinctive statically and dynamically balanced, | touch is achieved by the adoption of French front-the front pillars curving into the roof lines without any viser. The windshield frame is rimmed in nickla.

NOW ON DISPLAY.

IT WAS BUILT FOR YOU!

2,000,000 owners have chosen Buick cars in the past 26 years. A great many more signified the same intention if only Buick quality were available at a lower price. Marquette-built by Buick- is the result. A car that gives you the utmost performance and comfort-with the height of latest fashion in design and color-at, a price which only Buick and General Motors could make possible.

Fine Upholstery Used. Driving comfort is enhanced by an adjustable steering wheel in- stantly adjustable driving seat,! adjustable clutch and inrake pedali and rubber-covered trendle acco- lerator

which supports

the

GREAT WESTERN

Storage No. 1 BATTERIES

for

Aumotabile

Starting Lighting

L

Motor Co.

of China. (Succespors A. LUNG" & Co

Auto, Dapt,)

30 S2. Det. Vienx Road

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ADVERTISERS

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TO ALL

'TRIUMPH" OWNERS

In

'

HONGKONG & SOUTH CHINA!

Please send us particulars of your Car or Cycle

to enable us to bring our Register of "Triumph" owners up to date.

THE GLOBE AUTOMOBILE CO., LTD.

I, Canton Road, Kowloon,

Marquette

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33, WONG NEI CHUNG ROAD, HAIPY VALEY,

GREAT WESTERN

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Price H.K.$15,50

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Tel, 0 4798

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RIDE CONTENTEDLY ON MICHELINS

Distributors:

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China Building.

Depot FIAT GARAGE

Tel. 0.2221. Tel, C. 4821

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