1930-12-06 — Page 14

THE HONGKONG

LONDON'S MOTOR EXHIBITION.

Part II. (Concluded).

[Special Report to the Hongkong Telegraph by RACI

11 was a very happy inspiration ferlinder, cost considerably more on the part of the organisers to than double this gore, and this is include in this year's exhibition a but a single illustration of what collection of over 20 veteran cars, has happened during the past de representative of the period 1895-ade. 1919. These necestors of the mo dern vehicle serve to demonstrate

for of

Progress In Meðlum Sixes,

TELEGRAPH. MOTORING · SUPPLEMENT. SATURDAY: DECEMBER

frame with "Silentbloc" bushes the 2- and 4-senter models, tilej accommodation for four large and improved steering.

petrol tank is now flited at the people, it is now known.

As the Incidentally, the In introducing the new 11.8 rear of the chassis and holds 10 "Big Ning"

track has been increased by 3 in., h.p. 6-cylinder Scorpion, the gallons,

A Triumph Co. has made a noiable Lea-Francis ears have added to resulting in greater stability,

successes in somewhat higher radiator of new addition to a clans that appears to their long list of have #! bright future and, at pre-speed and hill-climbing events typo with a large low filler cap Bent. Is the preserve of British during the past season by putting line reatly improved the front nufacturers. At price of up the record lap for the course in appourance of this model and, with odd, the refinements of the 1,500 cc. class in the Irish the Intest body styles, the general cylinder motoring are now made Grand Prix, winning the 1,500 c.e. effect is particularly graceful.

a public, to whom pre-sports to B

var section at Shelsley One of the very few newcomers possib

were unattainable. Waish and exceeding 67 m.p.h. for since the last Exhibition, viously they While there is ample accommodu 24 hrs. In the Junior Car Club's S. Nine, from the well

Wolverhampton tion for four grown-ups, the car "Double-Twelve."

viously has not been over-budied at the expense of performance; on the contrary, it is said that on top a maximum In the region. of 70

up, is obtainable."

Quality Feurs.

been dhetory, f

the AJ.

The en-

known ing ob. with a view The Essentially British "Nine",

to refinement and endurance; in Originally introduced at the the words of its manufacturers, it in the most striking manner the 11 has been trafy said that 1980.

1926 Olympia Show and pioneer has been built to an iden-not ta 11 are "transmission years, for the

of the silent third of 4-speed gear-in price, As a resuit, it will un- phen advance made in an

engineering in the past-speed gearbox with silent third

Lox, the Riley Nine embodies any doubtedly find favour with those 36 years. Of outstanding Inter

improvements in its latest form. who want a high clasa, low taxed ost, this section has been crowded has been very generally adopted,

car with a performance expected Stainless steel is used for the usually with visitors, who have seized the Reference, too, has been made al-

trends to the self-chomping grar. | A thoroughly sound d-cylinder:

from vehicles of examining opportunity close quarters such historical ma.The Armstrong Sidoleg prostrum. f which now embodies madißrations external bright parts, A new and higher power and cost. chines as the original Latinsley meow realises the makers dream and improvements resulting from more imposing radiator has been

of when first in-5 years be in many countries of adopted and the chassis lubricagine has a cuble capacity of 3,018 ear of 1895, the first Royal Daim-rata telugins fear the world, the filmer Fourteen tio nurules are court in batce, and is stated to give as much ler 1889. 6 h.p. 2-cylinder

ches at convenient points. In this 17 b.b.p. nt 2,000 and 24 b.b.p. built for King Edward, or, gain, extra on their most expen-is a good example of modern com-

in In the meanwhile, it pleteness equipment, The way the unpleasantness of greasat 3,000 r.p.h. A speed range of 5- the Roll-Royre "Silver Gb 1907, which Armly established the as proved a successful that it engine capacity is just under 2 in the car is removed, and get m.ph. is obtainable on top gour

11<+38 ailable " all

miled, a degreed rearbox is fitted there is no risk of a point failing and petrol consumption works nut the damot 61f

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Tarona

Any gear and the track in 4 ft. 12 h.p. to 30 hp.

to receive its due share of lubrit over 46 m.p.g. works,

possibility not altogether feast be

by moving point of importance to oversens vant With "Value for Money" so grand Chumte lever, working ownere is the very complete y absent from some of the central Quite one of the most impor-

single-shot systems. Forl erally exemplified in the ear for a dial above the steering wheel, tem of service under the control or

tant developments for 1931 is the 1931. it is lastructive to enspace the change being actually effected for Botes Ltd., the exporting firm, tanks are now mounted at the your introduction of a 4-speed gearbox the 12 16 h.p. 4-cylinder Sunbeam when the clutch pedal is fully, ale of 1906 with its most recent edi.

posted and released. 17. To-day, one of the latest 16 hp, models has a Berylbidea gine and Lockheed hydraulic brak ing sad sells complete with saloon Lody, for under £600, Yet unly years ago, the 16 h.p., then a

fortunes

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A Striking Development,

on all Singer models, including the In essentials, the 12-10 hp,upply bong by vacuum, Lea-Franeis remains unaltered for) The Standard Co, did very welldaior, of 8 hp. This is the first On the new shot ih à p. needed 1931 heat various detail improves last year with their Nine and it really low priced car to possess standardised. Like mets have been male, Safety continues as the mainstay of their this improvement and it will be 24-speed is

To emphasize most instructive to learn in due the other to h... it has the well, chromium plating and in-new programme.

that really course the effect it has on per-

radiator,proved body-work and finish are the fact, however, other features including a lower Tamong the new features, while 5 dors provide comfortable seating formance In the hands of a com-

own sloping

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A MOTOR CAR, TOO,

REFLECTS

ITS

BACKGROUND

THE SEVEN-PASSENGER LIMOUSINE

its interior is as light, airy and comfortable as a miniature aun parlor....its upholstery

is an achievement in lacurious simplicity .....comfortable auxiliary seats face forward

man, wearing an opera hat, may sit comfortably evert.

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Lincoln has used its unlimited resources to develop a motor that notably combines strength and performance. In making this motor, operations that best can be done by hand are in the unhurried hands of fine craftsmen; whereas operations that are beyond the ability of even the finest craftsmen to perform...delicate measure- ments and exquisite applications of tremendous force...are done by intricate machines of special design for ench particular need. Costly to maintain, these machines often slow up production; but there is no intention to produce the beautiful, luxurious Lincoln in large quantities. Because the powerful V-type motor is so accurately built to insure smooth performance, the excellent structures and precise alignments in the Lincoln are left undeteriorated throughout the year. Because parts are related with such unparalleled precision the powerful Lincoln needs no tedious breaking in... but is, from its first day of service, a quiet, steadily Functioning possession for those who can afford to purchase anything they desire; yet who demand authentic value for their money.

· For any information, please call on or write to

Authorized Dealer: "

WALLACE HARFER & CO., LTD).

745, Nathan Road, Mongkok, Kowloon.

Authorized Service Dealer:

IDEAL MOTOR CAR CO.

410/20, Lockhart Road, Wanchai.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, EXPORTS; INC.,

INC., SHANGHAI

"As Nearly Perfect A Motor Car As It Is Possible To Produce."

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6,1930.

MAKES ARTIFICIAL RUBBER

Automobile tyres of the future may be made from artificial rubber, if experiments conducted by Dr. W. H. Smith of the US. Bureau of Standards, prove practica) for commercial use. Dr. Smith is shown here in his Washington, D.C.. laboratory with the apparatus he used to produce an artificial rubber that is also as transparent as plate glass.

petent driver. The whole present BUSES V. TRAINS. tendency in towards the use of 4

speeds and the improvement in gear-change methods should en- sure their employment to the bast advantage.

Railway Companies

Another sound feature about Using More in England.

this model is the placing of the petrol tank at the rear, where it is In the safest position and, ut the same time, helps the weight distribution,

Unorthodox but sound.

London, Oct. 28. Bus transportation has proven

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so advantageous throughout Eng- land that buses have already re- placed trains in several sections. Motor-buses have just been sub- Quite unconventional in designstituted for trains on the London bat backed by sound common and North-Eastern Railway sense the intent Trojan is a most tem in Yorkshire and Northum interesting development of the berland, and no fewer than 26 original vehicle brought out about railway stations and stops have 12 years ago to provide trouble-been removed from the line. free transport İST its most It is expected that the use of Levonomical form.

huges will speed up delivery of

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The cylinder 2-stroke engine freight and mall between the 26 uf 1,488 c.c. is placed at the rear, stations by taking passenger tra- in what is more normally the lure off the railroad, and yet give gage boot: in that position, It is adequate service

anaongers. very accessible, no fumes or ame!! It will also speed up fast passen can enter the body and liability toger service between York and Sear- skid is practically non-existent.orough, the two stations on either The gearbox is a 3-speed and re-end of the line.

verse spievelie unl, which acts by Other railway companies have applying friction band to one of no intention of supplanting their a series of drums: changes can trains with buses this year, but The made in the orthodox manner ir the L. and N. E's experiment

ur, on the other hand, the clutch prover successful, it is expected need not be operated at all. It is they will follow its example.

hus, extremely simple to drive. There are only 7 moving parts

in the Trojan engine which is very eennomical to run. 35-40 mpg. bing the consumption figure.

NEWS FROM DETROIT.

There is a more buoyant feeling With all the mechanism at the in Detroit at the present time due rear, the Inside of the body is very to the fact that more than 120,000 roomy, seating five, and a large men have returned to work in the amount of barrage can be stored various factories. The roster of in front na the passenger's sent employees and the production can be slid in front under the bon-schedules vary from 20 to 50 per- net. It may be noted that the cent, below the figures of this time track is 4 ft. 8 in. and clearance a year ago. A considerable number 8% In.. but the latter may be in-of the plants will work on a four creased to 11 in.

Aids To Safety and Comfort.

or five day a week basis and the practice of "staggering" employ- ment to give as much work as A visit to the Accessory section possible to every one will be con- in the Show has been made much tinued. pleasanter this year, thanks to the

extensions to the great building. There has been a dropping off in now in use for the first time. the automobile parts industry in There are always very useful ideas the last two or three weeks. Manu- to be gleaned from the stands in facturers hold this is only tempor- the gallery where there are shownary and that improvement is al- a multitude of exhibits for making ready on the way.

Parts makers motoring still easier and anfer. are looking forward to an excep- In the extensive range of elec-tionally good business during the trical equipment shown by Joseph

Fall months. This usually follows Luene Ltd., there is a very ingeni- when sales of new motor cars fall ous rear lamp which carries out a off for a year. They point out that variety of functions. In addition motorists usually put their cars in to illuminating the number plate first-class shape for Winter driving and showing the usual tail light, and this always results in an in-

also gives a red danger signal crease in the parts business.

when the foot brakn is applied. That is not all, however, for

ir addition It incorporates a white word "Pane" and so disposes of fight which will give a rearward any doubt of the driver's inten- beam when reversing the car, and tions.

anyone who has tried to reverse in- One of the most disagreeable to a narrow country lane at night tasks in the maintenance of a car or back into an unlighted garage is chassis lubrication, so that the will appreciate such a fitting: Inclusion of a thoroughly proved

one-shot system in a car's equip With the ever increasing traffic ment in a very decided asset to congestion, more and more atten- both salesman and purchaser. tion is beln paid to devices for There are a number of

It

system

features

which

indicating direction. Even in these in the interesting.

days, it is not by any means every make first place it is built into car from which It A simple mat-In the

ter for the driver to signal his In the chassis and no loose flexible tentions with his arm, while at tubes are used; there are no mov- night such signals are often ing parts in the pipe line driving line and one dimcult to see. It may be, there simple operation from fore, that before long the fitting sent oils every bearing

on the of some form of direction indica: chassis. The oil so delivered la a tor will be made compulsory. The measured specified quantity and "Pass Light," shown by Shaw & does hot vary with the outside Kilburn, appears to be a useful temperature. Regular lubrica- fitting in this class; it consists of tion means lower maintenance small signalling arm, which costs and with trouble-free sys- when operated by a switch under tem of this kind there is no ex- the driver's control, shows, the cuse for neglect.

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