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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MOTORING SUPPLEMENT.

MOTOR NOTES FROM GREAT BRITAIN.

Special Report to the Hongkong Telegraph by R.A.C.]

The Lure of the Monte Carlo Rally.

he has then to traverse. two

defloite speed.

FROSINAMK

HANBURS

The Success of British. Motor Cycles.

For Touring "De Luxe"." The makers" claim that this example of Colllers' genius is no

Among the list of entries two silent, smooth running and com- fortable as a high grade car and, Rolls-Royco cars figure, and these Indeed, it possesses numerous foa will undoubtedly score heavily tures of car design: These in-for appearance; they are, of clude a car type detachable course extremely popular on the cylinder head, a camshaft driven Continent. A fine example, was by spiral gears, entirely enclosed on view at the recent Brusacla valves and tappets and an Internal Motor Show in the form of a inlet passige passing through the sporting, fland cabriolet de Ville cylinder casting which assists in by Thrupp & Maberly. In this vapourising the mixture before it particular model no auxiliary Reats were atted so that, the pas enters the cylinders.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1930,

BUICK IDEAS. Designing the New Models

THE PUBLIC PUĻSE.

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UNIFORM SIGNALS.

Make Driving Easier.

By Miller McClintock,

Director, Albert Russel Brakine Bureau for Street Trame Re- search, Harvard University.

It seems facetious to say that avery motorist on the highway has a hand in creating a new car, but

The recent adoption of the first A flashing red light designatos. it is true in the song that, new models are built in response, to the official uniform state code for a through street or boulevard and dictates of public demand. This traile signals by Massachusetts is requires a full stop before enter In the latest AJ.B. models there sengers on the main rear seat demand. la interpreted by the sale one of the most important develop ling. A flashing yellow light in- ments of the year in sane traffic dicates that there is some special hazard at the intersection and have been made a number of modi- were carried within the axle department and submitted to the space. This loft room for an

Then the actual building up of control methods.

The promiscuous installation of that the driver should proceed fications besides the fact that four extra large trunk at the rear and

the new car is turned over to the of the new models have forward- two spare wheels so that the engineering department. The ex-stop and go trafic signals has with caution. ly inclined engines. In addition general ensemble was most sport porimental work of Buick en been one of the most difficult as Caraful attention was given to to thicker cylinder castings, the ing and attractive and ideal for gineers is never done. Vast sums pects of local traffic regulation to locating the signals for maximum crank chamber, flywheels and long distance Continental touring. of money are spent every year by control. Such signals, when pro- visibility. Signals must be placed mainshaft are all strengthened

efficient services, but they are by so located as to give approaching "A very high standard of comfort the Buick research laboratories in perly used, can give very real and in the driver's line of sight and up. An Improved gearbox is now: employed with an encased start- and safety has been attained in an uncotsing effort to build per no means a panaceh for all trafic traffic a clear algnal Indication

illa as they serve to stop traffic as from all points up to 150 feet. Different types of motors are well as pass it along. ing lever and the big-end turns in the new "Safety Eight" which the fection.

Would Eliminate Delays. constantly being tested; now eng The tendency to Install these" a cage type dual roller bearing. Wolseley Co. have just placed on In the pushrod O.H.V. models the market for, in addition to its incering developments are analyz signals as a means of coping with Another provision eliminates the encased roda and rocking 8-cylinder engine, it possesses a ed and studied. New types of traffe has developed many differ much of the present delay caused number of most desirable safety clutches, transmissions, rear axles, ent types and almost as many by the operation of stop and go levers are duralumin.

factors. Windows, windscreen brakes and steering gears are methods of oneration and location, signs durin lulls in traffic. Such What of 19307

and rear light are all of un- tried, tested, improved, adopted or Unnecessary delays and confusión signals may operate only when

while discarded. The work never stops. Forecasting the probable trend splinterable safety glass.

led to the passage in Massachu- At other times they must morely of events in 1930, a writer in the low centre of gravity and wide Materials are sent to the labora- caused by these conditions have traffic counts show their utility.

track ensure exceptional road torica where they are subjected setts of legislation which pro- flash a caution signal, image "Motor Transport" looks for a

to physical and chemical toata vides for basle uniformity by ro- Excessively long waits between control lights are also prevented to hasing considerable change-over from holding qualities.

Incidentally, all exterior bright Strange machines in this Inbora- quiring that all traffic the use of petrol engines to those running on heavy oil, though in parts are chromium plated, includ-tory twist and break crank-shafte, sing and signals have the welt. their operation on actual trame piston rods and other parts into

counts: Whenever signals are this respect the conveyance of ing the vertical louvre shutters to scrap, at the same time recording ten approval of the Department of requirements as shown by traffic. goods will be mainly concerned. the radiator..

within. 2000 feet of each other, the energy required to break them. Public Works.

When work is started on the It is common knowledge, off

new car the engineers send the Perhaps the most important pro- they must be co-ordinated for a course, that on the passenger side

actual traffic count 45 Requirements for the Installa plans to the drafting rooms where vision in the entire code requires definite through traffic speed. the London General Omnibus Co.!

evidence that ✡ *signal in- tion of auxiliary signs insure have been experimenting, for a

every part and feature of the In portrayed in

required. This against any confusion or misinter long time past with this type of

proposed ear

the Installation of prétation of the signals. "Trafo of engine.

blue prints. When these are com stallation vin

unnecessary signals which delay Signal Ahead" on a diamond pleted the department heads of the prevent various plants and shops are sul traffic, and substitutes sound en-shaned sign gives advance worn- moned to a general conference. Most of these department heads gineering practice for what was ing of the approach to signals out-

often a matter of guesswork or side of business districts. mechanical graduate

A motorist may-travel from one- opinion. gineers, all are men of long!

Signals installed under the new end of Massachusetts to the other practical experience.

Each department head studies code will offer no confusion to with the knowledge that all traffic drivers where special turning con- control devices will be basically the layout of the engineers and ditions are required, for addi- the same. With confusion and makes suggestióne that will facilitional lenses below the green light uncertainties removed, he will be ato and reduce the cost of manu show an arrow pointing in the in a better position to avold accl- facture of the part his plant will direction a turn can be made. Bedents. He will be more inclined be called on to produce. The

What are believed to be the first Britsh-built crude oit wagons

Where Road Transport Scores.

Mator transport has made an immense difference to the con- veyance of valuable horses from place to place. Whereas in the past animals were exposed to the journeya by rail, often arriving at

A Garrett wagon equipped with experimentalerudo of engine, which has covered some 12,000 miles since November 1928.

distressed

Each year the Monte Carle

British Looking back at the Rally attracts more attention and for the 1930 event some 130 curs Motor Cycle export figures for will be competing over the many last year, it becomes evident that routes in Europe, which converge the continent of Europe now on the Riviera town. The fact absorbs 60 per cent. of the total that, on this occasion, 16 British exports as compared with 37 per ears have been entered makes it feent, by the Empire. This gratify- particularly interesting from the ing state of affairs is undoubtedly due to a large extent to the un- home motorist's point of view.

Under the rules of the Rally,broken series of successes of marks are stained by travelling at British machines in all the prin-1

International meetings. ap"average speed of not less than cipal 21 m.ph. and-not more than 25. These events test to the uttermost regardless of the route lected; every component part of the again, points are gained for the machine and the lessons learned length of the journey achieved are passed on to the everyday

rider. and for the number of passengers

The first event of importance to have been put into reguler use their destination In carried. If the entrant is suc-, ressful in reaching Monte Carlo,in the International calendar is went into service as long ago as condition, nowadays they travel the South African T.T. run at the November 923. These were a by road in complete comfort with circuita of a hilly course at a beginning of January. This year Garrett 4-wheeler and -wheeler, none of the noises and shocks Finally, marks Jon Sarkis repeated his win of equipped with experimental crude which made the old time journey

his Rudge-Whitworth, oil engines of 60 b.h.. and 80 so bad for highly strung nerves. 1929 with but raised the speed by an ebp, respectively. Since they On the question of expense ormous margin, his average being started work they have covered there is the interesting case of 74 m.p.h. and his fastest lap 78.6 Home 12,000 and 16,000 miles and Pasadina 11, a mere which recent- another lap have proved very economical and ly covered 280 miles in a day in Arm- in a very strenuous and sporting m.ph. This means

fair na guy competitor would record for the second year in reliable in service with loads up a horsebox towed by an

to 11 tons.

strong Siddeley car. The cost of agree with" "The Autogar when session.

the journey for horse, driver, two Is it every single man who

The spread of the trolley bus passengers and a groom was about arrives at Monte Carlo has lived

Overseas, whereas, had the animal.gone for,just a few days a fe of

both at home and particularly "In areas where it is by rail, it would have been a 3 almost incredible adventure

being employed to take the place days' journey and the cost would Some Lady Competitors. · The announcement has just of moribund tramway systems, has have been £8-10.

One of the best known motor There

of public service firms to appreciate the pok- are deveral women been made, by the way, that the focused a great deal of attention

vehicle. It is, therefore, in-sibilities of motor horseboxes Is drivers in this year's event among Maudes Trophy, the most coveted on this class them the Hon. Mrs. Chetwynd jaward of the motorcyclist's year,

As the Star Co. of Wolverhampton, respect of the most teresting to learn that the to pilot who in

Lea-Francis, given in

sociated Equipment Co. have and among its clients is the test carried 'out It will be remembered that this meritorious Indy, towards the end of last year, under the official supervision of completed designs and specifica-Prince of Wales who uses one of set up a new 12-hour record at the A.C.U., has been awarded for. tions of three types of trolley these vehicles for the conveyance Brooklands in Class F. in a Lea 1929 for the magnificent Dunclt uses, having as their basis the of his hunters. The Star Flyer is particularly suitable performance at Montlhery last A.E.C. "Regent," "Renown" and chassis Francis model that she had ac- tually been using for shopping March when in 23 days it covered "Regal" chassis. The "Renown" for this class of work with its

over 20,000 miles. The machine is a six-wheeler.

Are awarded according to the condition of the car after

the

journey and the comfort which

ita body affords. Altogether, it

for six months.

Though it was his first ex- perience of the Isle of Man T.T. course; Sarkis, it will be remem- bered, finished fourth in the Lightweight event last year.

Sir Henry Segrave wishing the Hon. Mrs. Victor Bruce good luck before leaving for Sundsvall with her. Hillman Segrave Straight Eight.

The Hon. Mrs.

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Vietor Bruce, i was entirely standard having who will be driving in her sixth previously been selected from Rally han, chosen Sundsvall, well stock by the A.C.U. up towards the Lapland frontier,

6-cylinder engine and 7-bearing cra kshaft and general smooth running qualities.

Special Pur ose Vehicles. From time to time there appear p-To-Date Passenger Chassis, in the press details of inotor vehicles intended for special. The suspension of commercial purposes. Quite lately, for in-vehleles has made very real pro- stance; there have been descrip-gress in the course of the last tions of a vehicle specially design-year or so and a notable example ed for missionary work and, again; of modern practice. is the 1930 of a travelling bathroom for an model 168. GIlford chassle. In Indian ruler,

this case the front springs are supported on Westinghouse Gruss Two Morris-Commercial six air springs, while, the rear springs wheelers are accompanying the Prince of Wales on his African are fitted with Luvax rebound

absorbers:

trip and one of these is particular- This combination gives remark- ly intercating. It contains a cook ble riding comfort: In fuct. it ing atove, toilet and shower baths claimed to be 300 per cent at the back there are two large better than that obtainable with. water tanks, pressure being ap large size balloon tyres, regard- plied from the engine driven esa of rond conditions, Further,

When closed, the tyre pump. vehicle is mosquito-proof, a most this system of suspension prevents twisting, and wrenching of the important feature in a car which frame, thus eliminating loosen will be used a great deal for ing of bodies and fittings and

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| hunting. -

thereby reducing maintenance A very unusual type of flexible costs. six-wheeler for passenger tran- Among the very up-to-date sport has been, adopted by a features of the Vennis Dart French firm for the conveyance (20/scater. which made lis first of la employees to and from work. public appearance at the Motor The trailer portion of this vehicle Transport Exhibition in, an is no leas than 29 ft. long and | Autokleam' filter coupled to the As the starting point for herself Concerning New Models.

provides accommodation for ne clutch pedal so that every time and her Hillman Segrave Straight

"The Motor Cycle" had some many as 80 persons on a single the pedal is depressed the, Alter Eight. From there she will bet

deck,

la éleaned. confronted with a 2,250 miles very complimentary things to say

The motive unit le a Latil trac- This model has a particularly Journey which must be completed of the Matchless "Silver Arrow"

of coures, with low frame, only 1 ft. 91% in: from in 8 days 21 hours, during part of after a 500 miles test. It re-tor fitted, which she is almost certain to ferred to its silence as being pneumatic tyres. A very useful the ground when loaded. The the exhaust feature of this type of tractor in 6-cylinder engine dimensions are meet snow, ice and even floods. "genuinely uncanny, The route is certain to prove an being almost Inaudible to e pas- the automatic coupling; the trac-80 x 120 tom and it develops 80 exacting, teat of car and driver, Bor-by even ata speed of 40 mp.h." tor is provided with an inclined b.h.p. at 1,000 rpm, and up to 60 but Mrs. Bruce, who, at the time From the point of view of com- ramp at the rear which terminates b.h.p: The overhead valves are of writing is driving by easy fort, "the crowning glory lies in in a socket half coupling, engage-placed vertically in a detachable stages up to Sundsvall, was very the spring frame. Every ordinary ment and disengagement of the head and are actuated throug confident of putting up a good shock, simply was not there, yet traller being entirely automatic. rockers by push rods from performance... when she left corner could be taken as fast as The lacking device is readily camshaft on the off-alde that run

operated from the driver's seat. In an off bath, co possible.

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Traffic Count Needed.

deal of confusion.

foundry head examines the draw fore the new code went into effect, to obey such signals as he meets ings of the castings; the forge turns on the red were made in ap because of the knowledge that expert secks a way to improve the proximately fifty per cent, of the every one has boon found sssen- suggested forgings: the chief pat cities and towns-a condition obtial, and that none will delay his tern maker searches for possible viously tending toward a great progress by holding him on a red

light any longer than necessary, economics that can be effected, and so on through the entire staff.

When all this involved and ex- palling. grades, driven over roads of each car. They are handled liko pensive preliminary work is finish that are ordinarily considered im- patients in a hospital. Every ed, production is started on several passable, raced for days at top weakness is noted. Every break is cars in line with the new plans speed around a high-banked concharted and every strain recorded. and specifications. These ears are crete, track, driven through mud, Then the work is started all over The engineers" redesign turned over to expert road testera water and sand. Every possible again. working under the direction of the road and climatic condition is overy part that fails to meet the high standards act for it and envincering department. These simulated in thone tests. test cars are subjected to terrific

Throughout this gruelling berfod then new cara are built embodying wear. They are forced up up a chart is kept of the performance these changes.

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