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THE HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH, MOTORING SUPPLEMENT, SATURDAY, JULY 26, 1930.

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MOTOR NOTES FROM GREAT BRITAIN.

[Special Report to the Hongkong Telegraph by RAC.Į

the front and rear wheels respec- tively to suit his own liking or to deal with varying road conditions.

The Royal National Lifeboat "Silver Arrow" continues to win Institution has adopted the FWD. golden opinions and has definitely roadless traction tractor and consolidated its position. People trailer to overcome difficulties in are quite staggered by its extreme launching. The tractor is built silence and this feature alone is essentially for traversing soft meeting with its due reward at a ground and particular attention time when there is a very definito has been given to making it as feeling among the general public

possible. The Tragedy on Lake Windermere. weeks when Mr. JH. Thomas, the waterproof as

Another The against noise.

very The tragic death of Sir Henry Dominions Minister, and Mr. exhaust, for instance, is carried attractive feature is the spring Segrave on Lake Windermere Stanley Bruce, ex-Premier of Aus-jup to a high level through a form frame which makes road bumps Humber of tower which also contains the disappear. A great contribution naturally obscured to some extent tralla, inspected the the brilliant performance of his Hillman works and, subsequently, air intake pipe. A balance pipe to road safety are the inter-con- boat "Miss England 11" which, in 200 delegates from the Imperial connected to the float chamber nected brakes, pressure on one applying both brakes. the two runs completed before the Press Conference selected the prevents a partial vacuum form-pedal catastrophe had already establish- same works in order to see the ing in the box enclosing the car. Finger nuts allow the rider to ed a new record of 98:76 m.p.h.models introduced by these con-buretter and consequent petrol adjust the proportion of the It is believed, too, that this did cerns and exported by Rootes Ltd., starvation. The magneto is also braking effort which is applied to not represent anything like the to meet Overseas needs.

completely protected from the maximum speed of the craft. Particular interest was shown effects of water and ventilated by which after further trials was in the Humber "Snipe," a model piping down which air is sucked expected to carry the 'record up to which Mr. Bruce owns incidental through the casing and passed by

The Triumph Junior is likely to A much higher figure. It is ly, and which will compete in any this component.

increase the popularity of motor appalling to think that two human market with foreign rivals. In a Fire Engines and Their Drivers, cycling among women who appre- lives were lost through the message to the delegates, Colonel For teaching the drivers of the cinte that it is a genuine light- vagaries of a Hoating piece of Cole, Managing Director of the London Fire Brigade, the London weight. After all, it does need stick..

Hillman-Humber-Commer combine County Council provide instruc- strength to balance and "kick- The Rolls-Royce engines in explained that the development of tional machines, the chassis of start" a medium-weight machine! "Ming England 11" were largely Overseas markets now stood as the which are identical with those and, further, the new machine can constructed of Hidaminium R.R. dominant influence upon the trend used in the construction of motor be ridden comfortably in ordinary 50.

recently discovered of design and factory development pumps and tenders, but which every day clothes and is thus most aluminium alloy. This was one within the group. Plans are in carry only a plain lorry body useful for travelling to and from of the secrets of the Derby hand to double and treble output Two such vehicles have just been work. laboratorics which brought vic and a world-wide service organi- delivered by Dannis Bros. who tory in the Schneider Trophy sation, complete with spares, is have supplied no less than 155 race last year for by its means being established.

fire-fighting appliances to each engine unit was lightened! and modified until it delivered nearly 2,000 b.h.p. with a power- weight ratio of 12 oz. per b.h.p.,; though originally designed to give 875 h.p.

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A feature of this revolutionary metal is that it is not only lighter and tougher than former aluminium alloys, but has many times their resistance to "fatigue" under the stress of heat and pro- longed vibration.

Victories on Road and Track,

Once again, the Grand Prix d'Endurance at Le Mans kas seen British cars triumph and, on this occasion, take the first four and the sixth places in this gruelling 24-hour road race. The 4-litre Bentley driven by Birkin put up a lap record at 92 m.p.h. and the winning 6-cylinder Bentley, at the hands of Barnato and Kidston, achieved a new distance record of 2,864 kilometres.

the

On the Montlhery track a Riley

The Rt. Hon. J. H. Thomas P.C., P.M., and The Hon. Stanley Nine "Monaco" saloon has given

Bruce (Ex Premier of Australia) testing a Humber Snipe Chassis. striking proof of the progress of the British light car. Driven by Messrs. Eldridge and Eyston, it

Vehicles for Life Saving. L.C.C. Duplicate clutch and foot covered 1,000 miles at an average. Although the automobile has brake controls are arranged for speed of 67.79 m.p.h.; 3,000 miles established a very definite position the use of the instructor and men at 64.44 m.p.h. and 5.000 kiloms at for Itself in life saving work. trained on these machines can be 64.39 m.p.h, in all, taking no less ambulance authorities would, but drafted as fully qualified drivers. than .9 International class G. ja short time ago, have looked to a station with the knowledge records. The trial then only ter-askance at the use of commercial that they will be perfectly familiar for their vehicles. with the controls and operation of minated because the track was re-chassis quired for other purposes.

Luxurious private types aloneja motor pump.

A particularly. interesting The object was not primarily were considered suitable. that of speel, but rather a means Nowadays, however, there is so muchine has just been built to the of demonstrating the degree of little to choose between private order and specification of the reliability attained. The running and commercial chassis in the Birmingham Fire Brigade. of a small engine for long periods, matter of refinement, comfort and chassis is very similar to the Ley- "Lioness-Six" passenger developing sufficient power to safety that the later actually land propel a standard saloon car at possess definite advantages. They chassis, but is of much shorter well over a mile a minute consti-are cheaper and their ampler pro-wheelbase and is quite dissimilar tutes a very searching test. portions allow of roomier body to anything in the fire-fighting

The

By the way, Mr. Shippam and work. A Commer, for instance, equipment which has been built by his companion, Mr. Dixon, who are is the latest addition to the Leyland Motors previously. doing a "Round-the-world tour"Ipswich Division of the St. John's That the vehicle is capable of a with a Riley Nine will soon be in Ambulance. Brigade, and is quick turn-out will be gathered New Zealand after completing proving thoroughly suitable, with from the fact that it can attain their tour of the United States. its. 6-cylinder engine. 4-speed, speeds of upwards of 50 m.p.h. and Seeing for Themselves. Kearbox with "silent-third" and on test it has shown that, on ton Coventry has had some very dis-low load line which facilitates the gear, it will accelerate from 10 m.p.h, tò 30 in 9 2/5 seca, and to tinguished visitors during recent stretcher-bearers' work.

40 m.p.h. in 19 secs.

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Opening Up New Markets. Thornyncrofts have for many years past realised the importance of the Overseas markets and their. associated company in Singapore has recently completed fine head- quarters to provide service for their vehicles and boats and to extend local sales.

In the Argentine, Mr. Roger Thornycroft has been demonstrat- ing a six-wheeler's. performance in up-country districts and on one route, where mules take 10 days to transport 3-ton loads, this vehicle carried a 3-ton load of hides in 7 hours.

The Indian Government was one of the first to recognise the great possibilities of the rigid six- wheeler and placed what is prob ably the largest single order ever given for motor vehicles in the shape of 223 Albions.

A repeat order for 59 of these machines has now been placed, the total value of the two orders A being well over 2300,000. special testing ground with arti- ficial "bumps" has been laid out to test the transmission and sus- pension to the utmost, while the chassis are run on rollers and are surrounded by a form of tent which keeps the air temperature in the neighbourhood of 100 deg. Fahrenheit.

Echoes of the TT.

This year's T.T. races in the Isle of Man produced unprecedent- ed speeds and created a great deal of enthusiasm among some 100,000 Spectators in the island. The Senior and Junior event proved a Rudge veritable triumph for machines, the organisation of the team in the Junior, race being particularly fine.

In winning the Lightweight event with his AJS. at the record. speed of 64-71 m.p.h. A. J. Guthrie travelled nearly a mile an hour' faster than last year's, winner. The gruelling nature of the race is indicated by the fact that only 13 out of 30 'starters finished.

Another AJ.S. was 5th in this race, ridden by J. Lind, of South Africa, who was the only Overseas rider to complete the course,

Supplying a Need.'

In the hands of private owners and experts alike, the Matchless

An Adventurous Machine. In 1927, a certain gentleman in London bought a 550 c.c. Ariel which he used for the next two years, covering 15,000 miles. The machine was then purchased by two Americans who proceeded to tour Britain, Europe and North Africa-a trip of some 19,000 miles for which the average cost; per mile worked out at just over a half-penny.

Possibly, however, the sequel is worth recording for when the Americans arrived back in Eng- land a few months ago, they had no further use for their machine| and reluctantly parted with it- to the original owner, who has] decided to keep it!

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HONGKONG DELIVERED PRICES.

INTERNATIONAL SERIES "A C" PASSENGER.

8.A.C. Horse-Power Rating 26.3. Bake Horse-Power 48 at 2,600 Revolutions. Piston Displacement 134 Cubic Inch;' Wheel·liare 107 Inakes, Speed & M.P.H.

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Sports Coupe.. Club Sedan (4 door)......5-pass. 2,585 lbs. Seden. Sports Sedan

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565

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950

665

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5-past. 2,555 lbs.

675

725

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243

960

41 251 1020

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Longkong price includes spare rim Right Hand Drive (5,00) Spare Tyre and Tube, (12.00) Bumpers, (18.00) Export Refinements and Bulb Horn (10.00)

INTERNATIONAL SERIES “À D' COMMERCIAL.

B.AC. Horse-Power Rating 25.33. Brake Horse-Power 18 of 2,600 Revolutions. Piston Displacement, 194 Cubic Inch. Wheel Base 107 Inches. Speed 40 M.P.H.

Half Ton Chassis (20 x 4.50 Tires) Half Ton Delivery Truck

1,740 Jbe. G$365 G$37 0398 37 193 440 2,100 lbs.

$500 670

Hongkong Price includes Right Hand Drive (5,00) Spare Tyre and Tube. (12.001. Front Bumper (18.06) Bulb Horn and Refinements (10.00),

INTERNATIONAL SERIES "L. R." COMMERCIAL.

R.A.C. Hore-Power Rating 253. Brake Borse-Power $5 at 2,000 Resolution.. Piston Displacement 194 Ouble Inch. Wheel Dary 131 Inches. Speed 45 M.P.,

G$520 G$40

GSIA GST00 134 Ton Chassis (30 x 5 Tirės).....1,135 lbs. Hongkong Price includes Right Hand Drive (51.00) Spare Tyre andTube (25,09) Bulb Horn (10,00)

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