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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

MARQUETTE TESTED IN SCOTLAND.

200 Mile Week-end Trial,

the Hame

MOTORING SUPPLEMENT.

an easier change of gear than that tion. provided on this car,

To test the brakea tho writer. made a series of very abrupt stops at varying speeds, but the car came to a standstill each time without the slightest offskidding. Under suspicion

treatment the car normal decelerates to very agreeable fashion. The handbrake is also effective, but It lies too far under the dash to be of use in a real emergency. It is probably not in- tended by the designers to be much more than a "parking" brake. The accelerator pedal, by the way, might have been given a convenient place than more directly under the steering column, where it is apt to cramp the leg.

Interior Comfort.

With its imposing radiator and generous body lines, the "Mar-

Top Gear Performance. Like all American cars the "Marquette" is notable for swift acceleration. It can crawl along In traffic sedately in top-gear, and picks up almost instantaneously The speedometer of an American One of the new-comers at this realor car,

Base of car is as a rule held suspect, and year'a Scottish Show will be the control, and what seemed to the It is probable that the speedometer new Buick car, which was recently writer an equally good top-goar of the "Marquette" is, like mat placed on the market with the at-performance. The Bulck is pro- Transatlantic speedometers, in- tractive nume of the "Murquette."bably capable of higher speeds, clined to Battery, yet an ordinary This Car IB built to Enick but as the Marquette" can put sense of speeds was sufficient to standards, but is not intended in up an effortless 56 miles per hour give the "Marquette" her due in any way to supplant or even with at least another five miles in the matter of acceleration. Sho conipete with existing Butek reserve, it is evident that this can certainly reach the neighbour models. What General Motors aew-comer will meet the needs of hood of 50 miles per hour in less Ltd.) had in mind, was the the average motorist who is than half a minute. The road is lesigning of a car that would meet usually more than satisfied if his held with great steadiness. On the requirements of prospective antoon car can give him a smooth the hills also the full benefit of purchasers who desired something cruising speed of 15 miles per the efficient six-cylinder engine is Like a Buick in performance at leas hour with an easily attainable to be noted. Most main road-billsquette" suggests a large ́ear, and the roomy accommodation provid than. Buick price. The "Mar-maximum of 60 miles per hour. can be rushed on top, and where n

ed for five passengers confrms] quette," which the writer sub-The car proved exceptionally easy single-figure gradient makes a

this impression. The front seat mitted to his usual 200 miles road to drive at all speeds, thanks to change down expedient, the easy is adjustable, and, like the rear test over the week-end, should the lightly operating steering gear-change and the silence of the seat, very restful. American cars amply full these requirements, mechanism and other controls. second gear even at high speeds of medium or even higher price for it has much of the verve of the The writer has yet to experienco take all the sting out of the opera are, as a ruls, inclined to barenesy where the interior is concerned, and the "Marquetto" forms exception, but the upholstery la in good taste, and, after all, it is comfort that counts. That quality the car fully possesses. The six- cylinder engine has side valves, and is rated at 23.44 h.p. The 'crank-shaft has four bearings, cooling is by fan and impeller, and thermostatic control is provided. There are grankcase ventilation and an oil cleaner. The brakes are of the Duo-Servo internal expanding type, operating on all four wheels. A Marvel carburettor is fitted, and is provided with an air filter in most details" con- ventional Buick practice followed-The Scotsman.

in every direction

DUNLOP

durability

is winning more.and more appreciation

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Pedder Building.

Tel. C. 4554.

Marquette

DELIVERS

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PERFORMANCE

THAT ONLY BUICK BUILDS

Into the Marquette, Buick has built an extra margin of every quality that makes an outstanding leader. On the road the brilliant performance of this swift, smart new six is unmatched by that of any other car of comparable price: Nowhere in the thousand-dollar field can you find such thrilling response, such effortless spoed, auch big reserves of power.

Only Marquette with its priceless back ground of Buick craftsmanship can offer such superlative perfomance at moderate Cost. Only Marquette in the thousand- dollar closs has an englas of 2128 cuble. Inch platon displacement. Marquette alone provides the extra endurance and ex- fraordinary economy of operation Buick alone knows how to build.

more to offer thon supreme performance and economy! "In la class, Marquette is the only car with the remarkable now waterproof, dustproof, wearproof upholstery and the wonderful now non-glare windshield. A host of other exceptional features contributes to its completeness: Dustproof, filtray head. lights. Four Lovejoy hydraulic shock absorbers. Bla, smooth, fully-enclosed brakes. Alrplans-type stepped-size bear- Ings. A completely sealed engine. Beauti. ful, harmonizing finlik, Inside and out.. Perfect Altings and appointments.

Here is one of the smartest cars on the apad... setting the style with now, low- wung,faultlessly tailored Bodles by Fisher that...and providing performance unmatched

And this handsome new slx has even

in the moderate-price field. See it-- drive a Marquette today and know why the world baoying: "A GREAT PERFORMERI

114 Wheelbase Marquette Models 118 Wheelbase Buick Modela. 124' Wheelbase Buick Models

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- G92,196 to G$2,500

THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR COMPANY, LTD.

Telephone Central 1246 or 1247.

33, WONG NEI CHUNG ROAD, HAPPY VALLEY,

WHEN BETTER AUTOMOBILES ARE BUILT...BUICK WILL BUILD THEM

HUDSON-ESSEX

POPULAR

no

is

Many Different Models.

LOWER PRICES.

San Francisco, Oct. 16.

Excitement and expectancy akin to the bargain section of a depart- ment store followed the sensa- tional and unexpected announce- metit by Stanley W. Smith, Inc.. that prices had been reduced on all models of both Hudson and Essex. It brought crowds exceeded only by those drawn to the distributor's place by the showing of new models.

Because of the strong position held by Hudson-Essex in sales re- gistrations--the combination hold- ing third place by a wide margin- in Callfornia-the announcement caused unusual Interest both in and out of the trade. Its far- reaching effect was vindicated in an immediate big increase in deliveries...

"The reaction to this sale has been highly favourable," said Roy B. Alexander, vico president and general, manager of the distribut ing firm. "We initiated it in order to clear our stocks for the new models, which will be introduced in January.

"We have held an annual clear- ance sale of new models for several years. We do it so that the buyer will be protected against heavy de preciation losses which follow automatically when current models are sold at full 1st price right up to the time of introducing new models.

"We are able, through this an nual sale, to make reductions sub. stantial enough not only to elim inate the new model depreciation factor, lut to provide unusually abtractive bargains as well. The factory list prices remain changed, and, as far as we know, the factory does not intend to re-i duce prices on these models."

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Nothing in the way of equipment that was included in former de- livered prices has been eliminated, Alexander pointed out. Both Hudson and Essex are noted for the completeness of their equip mont, which includes four hydraulic shock absorbers. bum pers, front and rear, combination electric gasoling and oil gauge on the dash and motor temperature In strument on the dash."

"Both Hudson and Easex have enjoyed their most sensational alca success this year," said Alexander. "Essex ranks third in registrations among ∙ali aut- tomobiles, holding that position by a considerable margin. Hudson sales for the first seven months were greater than for the entire. year of 1928."

COMPELLED PROTECTION.

Sweden has recently adopted a compulsory automobile. Insurance law which goes into effect January 1. 1930. The law provides that fu case the car which causes an reel- |dent cannot be found, the Injured party can collect from all the in- surance companies entitled to write automobile insurance, who will be jointly Hablo.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23

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In the fast, easily-handled and smart-look- ing Federals that fit retail deliveries so well, not one single feature of the famous ALL-TRUCK construction has been sacri- ficed. These models are quick as a flash and beautiful in design, but TRUCKS, through and through.

Extra years of life are built into them. They are in the "prime of life" when most light jobs are "through". And they are priced to meet competition. Look them over. THE CHINA MOTOR SUPPLY CO.

* 28-28A, Des Vœur Road, Central.

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FEDERAL TRUCKS

"Leading Specialists in Commercial Transportation'

""EFFICIENCY FIRST-THEN BEAUTY”'

==IRST our car, must excel in efficiency," said C. W. Nash, and one of America's most com- petent-technical groups proceeded to build a car which satisfied even his critical eye-the smart new Nash "*400*.*.......

"The public wants better performance more speed-more power-less waste," he said. And. Twin-Ignition, valve-in-head, high compression motors achieved the desired result.

“Make it easy to take care of; then, make it easy- to steer," he commanded. And centralized chassis Iubrication, oiling 29 vital points at a touch of a pedal, became standard equipment on the Twin- Ignition Nash. A new steering mechanism now ensures the world's easlest driving controll **Now clothe efficiency with beauty," was his final suggestion. And the long, low-swung Salon bodies the lines of which have already delighted almost 200,000 owners, came into being.

WONG SIU WOON, Sole Agents for Hongkong and South China, Telephone C. 1474../

21, Pottinger Street.

SERVICE STATION:—76, Dej Vœux Road Central,

Telephone C. 644.

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