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MOTORING

SUPPLEMENT

OF

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

SATURDAY, 1st. MARCH, 1930.

Being The Official Organ of

THE HONGKONG AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION.

HONGKONG MOTOR ACCESSORY COMPANY

specialises

in' all kinds of

ACCESSORIES

and

SPARE PARTS Electric horns. Body polish Bräkelining. Hand jacks Lamp bulbs

Foot pumps Tire patches. Wrenches

&c. &c. &c., c.

"GORMAN"

and

"LUCAS"

storage batteries

suitable for all taotorcars, cyclos and radios.

ALL AT ATTRACTIVE PRICES Call and inspect, Bank of Canton Bldg. Tel. C, 577,

SERVICE

-REAL SERVICE!

Latest Machinery Expert Mechanics European Supervision

MAY WE SERVICE

YOUR CAR?

NO JOB TOO SMALL NO PROBLEM TOO INTRICATE.

MAIN SERVICE STATION

10, CROSS LANE

WANCHAI

KOWLOON CAMERON RD.

THE PEAK PEAK GARAGE

C.3193

K.1624

CURRENT

COMMENT

Motor Buses Popular.

ger

Hotels

were

THE NEW DYNAMIC

ERSKINE.

Completely New Design and Greatly

Increased Power.

EXCEPTIONALLY ROOMY

new

A new Erskine Six of completely design and of greatly increased power is announced by The Studebaker Pierce-Arrow

Export Corporation. The new car

facture.

to

tion are

BODIES.

huge

dropped forged from selected steel. Shimless bearings are babbitted direct to steel. . Both pistons and connecting rods are matched in sets for balance.

perfect

Heavy drop-forged counter- weighted crankshaft is supported In four main bearings, and stati- cally and dynamically balanced. Crankshaft is drilled for passage of oil to bearings. The front end is fitted with a Lanchester vibra tion damper which, with the rigid crankchaft desi and perfect bai- ance of reciprocal parts, produces exceptional motor smoothness through the entire speed range. The engine is also mounted on

vibration from motor to body and rubber which provides a cushion to minimize the transfer of frame.

any

THE WONDERFUL 1930 “HARLEY

Now on Display.

SEE THE New models EARLY. The Gascon Motor Co.

2, KWONG WAH ROAD,

· Tel. K. 1242 and K. 804.

We hear on good authority that an order has been placed by the Hongkong Hotel Garage for 4- twenty-passenger "Duke" type Vulcan motor buses, which are) intended for the University route,

possible by Studebaker's manufacturing facilities. and which will replace the White

Seats are wide, deeply padded vehicles at present employed on

over coil springs, and scientifically that service. When it is remember.

shaped to provide utmost riding ed that the White buses were the Erskine "because of its dynamic fank rear seats of sedans, club is known as the Dynamic New comfort. Comfortable arm resta first vehicles of their class put on annearance, power and perform- sedan and landau. the roads in the Colony, it becomes ance, symbolizing the forceful room in rear seats is provided. Ample leg apparent that motor bus passen-According to Studebaker, the new quarter windows, as well as dome steel-backed, babbitt-lined bear- trend in present day living." Silken shades at back and rear

Camshaft, mounted in four large transportation has indeed Erskine has more power ner pound lamp, heavy tonneau carpet and ings, is driven by adjustable silent made rapid strides in the Colony of weight than any other car of polished robe and foot rails are chain It was at the time of the annual its price. The new Erskine engine provided in the sedans, English nickel

drive. Valves, chrome Race Meeting in 1921, that the is of Studebaker design and manu- type storm curtains on the tourer silchrome steel for exhaust, are steel for intake and Company inaugurated

may be left in upright position operated by mushroom type push- The Dynamic New Erskine is with hood lowered thus serving as rods and cooled by ample water Hongkong's first motor bus service offered in seven body types. from the City to the Race Course, reflect the general characteristics ment is located directly back of

All a wind break. A curtain compart-passage. and the advantages of the system of the Studebaker Dictator intro- the rear seat back in the tourer.

One of the outstanding improve ments quickly realised by the duced mid-year of 1929, and are

on the Dynamic New Front seat and steering column Erskine is the new Burgess acous- public, with the result the motor authoritative of the latest vogue. venience and foot pedals are fitted waves

marked by smart new colours are adjustable to the driver's con- tic silencer which absorbs sound bus not only became an essential.

Mounted on a wheelbase of 114 with heavy rubber pads. Steering obstacle to passage of exhaust

without offering service, but opened up districts inches, the new bodies are excep- wheel is of the Husted steel-cored, gases. previously considered to be in- tionally roomy and are finished safety type with comfortable thin is thereby eliminated with no Back pressure on engine accessible. The old White buses, inside and out with a fine regard grip. Windscreens are full ven-horsepower lost as with the con- which may yet continue to give graceful lines have been achieved range of 9 inches.

detail. Extremely low and tilating and are adjustable over a ventional silencer. good service as freight vehicles, through the adoption of double ventilation. is provided by a cowl feed to main, connecting rod and Additional Lubrication is by full pressure will cease to carry passengers drop frame construction, which ventilator on all models. when the new Vulcans arrive. It also tends to give the cars an even windscreen wiper is automatic pump with

The camshaft bearings from gear type may be mentioned that the Vulcans lower centre of gravity for in with concealed mechanism.

screen filter. All have been specially engined for creased safety and roadability.

points in the motor are lubricated the Garden Road gradient, and are Clear vision bodies of welded steel mirror; electric lock to ignition- Studebaker engines oil need only Fittings include rear vision simultaneously, As in other with equipped

Vacuum-Servo over a selected hard-wood founda-operated by the same key operat-be changed at 2,500-mile intervals brakes to ensure safety.

of Studebaker's owning doors in closed models, tyre after the first 1,000 miles of design and manufacture. Outlying Districts.

The complete model range in- deck lock on coupes--rear traffic efficient by an oil filter and pump) lock on Regal models and rear operation. Oil is kept clean and The value of the motor

cludes a 5-passenger 4-door regal signa! lamp combining stop and ventilating system. demonstrated in the ability to bring ger sedan with wood wheels, commodious, cowl pockets protect carburetter is equinned with the

bus is sedan with wire wheels, 5-passen- tail lamp in one compact unit; outlying districts into better re- 5-passenger club sedan, 5-passen- ed by quick-snap flaps; and the same spring loaded semi-automatic Schebler single tube 1 inch lation with centres of population by ger regal providing easy and

economical business coupe, 4- passenger coupe mile-an-hour speedometer, hydros-cars of the Studebaker line.

landau, 2-passenger usual instruments, including 80 type of choke developed on other means of getting from place to with dickey seat, and a 5-passen- tatic petrol gauge, oil pressure eliminates. overchoking in cold place. It is in this respect that the ger tourer. Save for the business gauge, ammeter and engine ther weather Hongkong of the future will not be coupe and tourer which are finish-mometer, grouped under glass and heating is controlled for seasonal faced with the same acute housing ei in leather, upholstery is in indirectly illuminated.

operation. Manifold predict that suburban residential mudguard wells and a folding for their brilliant performance, used, Distributor is mounted on

Extra wheels in front

variation in temperature. The new Erskines are notable districts will be opened up both on luggage grid are standard equip fine

Delco-Remy ignition system is. the island and across the har-ment on the regal sedan and landau, operating cost..

readability and thrifty the right side of the motor and bour. It is in relation to thisThese deluxe models have six wire baker's Proving Ground and on tributor head and spark plug wirea Tests at Stude-driven by an auxiliary shaft. Dis- question that well constructed high-wheels with extra large chrome the highways have shown the new are ways must be considered a wise and plated hub caps. profitable investment rather than

car to be a worthy product of the caps. Current is supplied by a waterproofed with rubber an expense. They not only bring

such outstanding champions as the Willard battery. engineering skill which developed generator and 90 ampere hour, economic advantages of increased

great Studebaker President, The Delco-Remy type unity and mobility, but they attract

Starter is the people to seek sites for homes away design originated by Studebaker

treatment of Commander and The Dictator.

with Bendix from the noise and congestion of artists--and by gracefully curved is of Studebaker design and manu-

The new Erskine's power plant is located on facia.

drive. Pull button to start engine the closely populated districts. windscreen pillars topped by a facture throughout. It is a six

A fuel pump supplies petrol to The Vehicular Ferry.

smart polo cap visor. Wide crown cylinder L-head type motor, cast carburetter through filter from 11 mudguards hang low over then bloc, with fully machined dome Hydrostatic fuel gauge is mounted Following fast week's comment wheels, flanking chrome plated haped

imperial gallon tank in rear. on the urgent need for vehicular head lamps and a deep, narrow developing 70 brake horsepower at centrifugal water pump mounted

combustion ferries, the announcement made by. radiator. leadlamps, of the Tilt 3,200 r.p.m.

on the facia. Cooling system has the Government on Wednesday last Ray type for added convenience movable. Bore and stroke, are driven by an auxiliary shaft. The Engine head is re- on right side of cylinder block and was most opportune and welcome, and safety, are controlled We are indeed glad to observe that switch on the steering wheel. All displacement of 205 cubic inches. four. blade fan mounted on an by 8% by 4% inches, with a piston tubular radiator is cooled by a the matter is engaging "the im- exterior bright work parts R. A. C. rating is 25.4 horsepower. mediate attention of the Govern- tre finished in tarnish-proof Pistons are cast iron with-three

adjustable bracket. ment," and now await with interest | chromium,

further announcement

compression rings above the platoni

Thermostatic control unit ini which Every detail of interior finish pin and one oil control ring. Con-cylinder head retards water flow should remove cause for the existing reflects the fine car quality made 'necting rods are 104 Inches long, until motor has reached warm operating temperature. Capacity 2-8/5 Imperial gallons. Plump keeps water in constant motion. circulating 31 Imperial vallons per springs are 36 inches long and 1-% minute at 40 miles per hour.

problems of to-day, for it is safe to cloth. P.208

IN CASE OF

EMERGENCY

C. 3193

Lane, Crawford, Ltd.

MODERN MOTOR SERVICE.

SHE'S A GREAT CAR UNDER THE HOOD BUT WHO WOULD KNOW IT SY HER LOOKS? DIVE HER A COAT OF

Effecto

FINISHES

ALL COLOURS KEPT IN STOCK AS WELL AS THE NEW FORD SHADES.

Arabian Sand, Dawn Grey, Niagara Blue and Gun Metal Blue.

1

dissatisfaction.

Pedestrians Hymn.

WAS

The need for a new hymn, "For Those in Peril on the Streets," was suggested by the East Lan- cashire Coroner, after inquiring, at Colne, into the death of a nine- year-old girl who ran out from behind a motor van and knocked down and killed by a motor car. A verdiet of acci- dental death was returned. The Coroner remarked: "It would be a good thing if school children were given traffic drill. "It is a dangerous adventure to cross a road in an industrial town, as is shown by the fact that pedestriana have to pay double what passen- | Kers in motor vehicles pay for in- aurance against motor accidents." Heavy Loss of Life.

is keeping figures of deaths due A London morning paper which to motor accidents records that 29 persons were killed and 48 injured. Great Britain in a week re-

in

N. S. MOSES & CO., LTD., cently. No fewer than 946 per- sons were killed and 1,508 injured during the last 25 weeks..

Sole Agents.

emphasized by the skillful use of

Sweeping body lines

are tri-lateral belt mouldings--a new and distinctive

B

ACOUSTIC MUFFLER

OLD TYPE MUFFLER

chambers,

The New Burgess Acoustic Muffler used on the Dynamic New Erskine, absorbs the sound of the exhaust, yet offers a clear passage to exhaust gases, thereby eliminating any loss of power through back pressure. Figure A illustrates the Burgess Muffler, while figure B shows. the conventional type. The increase in effective horsepower contributed by the new Acoustic Muffler is portrayed in the accompany.ag chart.

It

Of course you want a car of your own for your leave. Here is a plan which gets rid of the trouble of having to sell your car in a hurry, and at a sacrifice, several days before your leave is up. We will sell you any car, and it is fully yours to use how you like, where you like, as much as you like; and we will buy it back from you on the last day of your leave. And we will tell you in writing the price we will pay for it before you order it. If you wish, this car will meet the boat; one of our instructors will be leat to you for three days free of charge if you want him; and your driving licence will be ready in one of the pockets in the car. Write for full particulars now and get all this fired up in advance. We originated this plan and no imitators offer anything approaching our terms.

KOWLOON

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AUTO AUCTIONS

BURLINGTON GARDENS OLD BOND ST. LONDON W.I

World distributors of the Blackburn Bluebird Light, Aeroplane

TYRES FROM WEEDS.

The improved single plate dry inches wide rear springs, 54 dise clutch is equipped with inches long and 1-3 Inches wide. torsional, damper which supresses Spring action is controlled vibration and aids in smooth by Lovejoy hydraulic

Experiments to produce synthe shock tice rubber have met with some, clutch engagement.

Gearbox, in absorbers, front and rear. the same unit with clutch and

success in America, and experi Easy brake action, providing menters working with Thomas A motor, has three forward speeds double the margin of safety Edison have produced a aubstitute and one reverse, It is designed required by standard codes, has from a common weed known as with an ample factor of safety and been obtained with mechanical "golden rod." It is estimated that is quiet, durable and easy to four wheel brakes of internal ex-the synthetic rubber could be pro operate. Mainshaft is mounted panding type. Cable on ball bearings. Counter shaft eliminates rattling of rods, Brake and the only other substitute. control duted at eightpence per pound, gears are forged

drums are 12 inches in diameter, which can compare with it is the Integrally, Shafts and gears are special alloy 1-1⁄2 inches wide. Total surface so-called "Swiss rubber," which

of brake drums is 226 square costs about three shillings. „Rear axle is semi-floating with inches.

steel.

Chrome Molybdenum steel shafts Steering is by Ross cam. and

and spiral bevel gear final drive, lever gear, with 15 to 1 ratio. Timken roller bearings are used Timken roller bearings are used Timken roller bearings in king at all vital points in the chassis. at 6 points. Minimum road clear-pins add to ease of steering. auce la 8- Inches. Housing is Frame is of double drop design inches balloon tyres with an Wheels are fitted with 5.25 x 19 made from one piece of seamless of heavy channel section pressed actual outside diameter of 80-% tubing, exceptionally rigid to steel. Side members are 6-12 inches. Ten spoke heavy artillery, ensure quietness. Hotchkiss inches deep, with flanges 2 inches wood wheels are standard on all drive is used with balanced wide. Four point motor suspen-models except closed Regal models tubular propellor" shaft.

alon and strongly braced cross and Landau, which are equipped Front and rear springs are semi-members give exceptional rigidity with elliptic and are equipped with self Mountings for bumpers are in-wheels are available on other six wire wheels. Wire adjusting spring shackles. Front corporated 11 frame design. models at extra cost.