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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH; MOTORING SUPPLEMENT. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1930.

NASH PRESENTS SENSATIONAL NEW CAR VALUES.

TRUST A Thornycroft With Your Transport

THORNYCROFT

MARINE-MOTORS

SPEED

BOATS

MOTOR BOATS

Yachts and Commercial Craft

PARAFFIN OR PETROL MARINE ENGINES

FROM

7/9 B.H.P. to 140 B.H.P.

Deal Direct-Stocks Carried

for Quotations Apply

JOHN I. THORNYCROFT & CO., LIMITED

Pioneer Building, Nathan Road, Kowloon.

Tel. 56752.

Trust A THORNYCROFT WITH YOUR TRANSPORT

The New

Representative cars of the four new Naah series, shown above, include: upper left, the new Ambassador Twin-Ignition Eight-97; apper the new Six-60), five passenger 4-door Sedan, the lowest priced Naah quality car la company history; lower left the brilliant new Twin-Ignition Eight-80, and lower right the new low priced Eight-77 ve passenger 4-door Special Sedan. In the centre is the luxurious interor of the new Ambassador, showing its exquisite Interiorware,rich upholstering and comfort

features,

BUICK EIGHT. Establishes New American Record.

For outstanding performances han been acclaimed as one of the great- est feats accomplished in automotive history. An average speed of 16.42 miles was maintained for the 0132 miles from New York to Los An- geles and return. The trip west FASTER THAN TRAIN.om New York was made in 67 hours and 38 minutes while the Faster than the fatest train fare un

enstbound time-whizzing through crowded

TYRE MAKING. Progress by Rubber Industry.

FEWER ACCIDENTS.

dangers formerly existing by turn- ing to automatic operations. The analysis of the severity and fro- quency rates of seventeen indus

tries for 1928 gave rubber fourth place in severity in other words only three Industries had a better record-and seventh in frequency. Recent surveys show that remark-Such records give some indication took 69 hours and 20 rubber industry within recent years to reduce mishaps.

rities, speeding over desdate pruit New York Los Angeles to able progress has been made by the of the progress that has been made' ies, levelling mountainous residste Five hundred and righty to reduce the number of accidents,

five gallons of gasoline were used Not so long ago working in the rub-creased the use of machinery pro-

"As the accident rate has de-

the

automatic.

Air-Flight

arc

and running into all kinds of and 21 quarts of oil,eather con-1ber industry was considered one of tected by safety devices has in- ther conditions ranging from cold to ditions varied from 121 degrees the more hazardous

{creased," continued Mr. Large. occupations. Take the manufacture of tyres as intense heat-n Buick recently Farenheit to 58 degrees Farenheit Accidents were frequent and severe envered the 6132 miles from New and through all the varying tem- and often the rubber worker was an example. Many operations York to Los Angeles and back inperatures between, the ear sped obliged to pay a higher insurance which formerly involved risk fifteen hours less than the previous along with as much ease as though rate than men engaged in other in-tyre builder ure now revor! made on this gruelling rus.it were being driven under ideal dustries. However, statistics point Machines used in the construc

to a remarkable improvement of tion of tha Fisk In making this sensational drive, vonditions. 5. Hawley chief of the rand map;

Principle Tyres "The new Buick Eight is the conditions,

equipped division of the Texas Company, oil |

minimise "As in other industries," said Mr. | with safety devices to rentest performer in its field,"

chance of any accidents. refiners, used a stock model 19 said Mr. Hawley at the completion Large who operates the Duro Mothe Buick Bight Coupe taken at random

Fisk plant right off the factory assembly line. of the drive, "my trip has absolute-tor Co., Kowloon, rubber manufac- Close: records have been kept on the acci convinced ine of that fact,turers have eliminated many of the at the

dent rate and the results are most This lateat addition to Buick's list Throughout the entire journey the

encouraging-the number of accl- car delivered its full measure of per. Throughout the trip. Mr. Hawley dents has been greatly reduced and formance and comfort. It was the never left the car although he took fewer workers are losing time in most thrilling drive of my life."on relief drivers for short periods. consequence.

BUICK 8

The Sights with Buick's Prestige

Worthy of the Confidence the Public has in Buick. Even by paying thousands of dolars more for a fine car, you could not get more comfort and wore thrilling performance than this new Buick gives you.

In addition to those fundamental features and advantages which have been characteristic of Buick for 25 years, you'll find the most advanced, approved engineering principles embodied in the new car. The syncro mesh transmission with its high degree of perfection - the 8 cylinder motor providing the power, speed and dependability that you expect from the famous value in-lead type-a d dozens of o' her outstanding features in chassis and body contribue to the now famous Buick slogan "When Better Automobiles are Built Buick will Build Them."

114 Whoolbaso Buick Models... 118' Wheelbuso Buick Modols...

124′ Wheelbase Buick Models...

133 Wheelbase Buick Models...

G$1,530 to $1,655

G$1,820 to $1,930

G$2,160 to G$2,195

G$2,150 to G$2,705

Bigger and

Better

yet lower in price

STUDEBAKER

70 HORSEPOWER

114-INCH WHEELBASE

10-8

THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD.

TELEPHONE · 30228-

33, WONG NEI CHUNG ROAD, HAPPY VALLEY,

THE Studebaker Six, at its former price, was an outstanding value. Now, at its new low price, it is the biggest bargain in quality ever offered In Studebaker's ' 78

years of manufacturing experience. Bigger in size, greater in performance and higher in quality, the Studebaker Six

sets an entirely new standard for low priced cars. This new Studebaker offer. you the comfort and beauty of a big cair of 114-inch wheelbase... the thrilling performance of a 70 horsepower six- cylindar engine. Experience the thrill of driving this new champion Studebaker.

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