1931-03-28 — Page 7

MOTORING

SUPPLEMENT

OF

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

SATURDAY. 28th. MARCH,

Boing The Official Organ of

1931.

THE HONGKONG AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION.

K. L. G.

THE SUPER-PLUG

Eole Agents:-

The Hongkong Motor Accessory Co.

Bank of Cantor Building

Ist Floor.

Kowloon Brand-

475, Nathan Rand,

(Next to Yaumati School.

FOR ALL CLASSES

OF

MOTOR Insurance

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FOR OUR PROSPECTUS

China Underwriters, Ltd.

HEAD OFFICE Hongkong Bank Building, 4a Des Voeux Road Central. Tel. 28121.

Just Unpacked!

1931

The Unapproachabit

Norton

MEGE TRADE MARK

MOTOR

CYCLES

Many outstanding in- provements have been effected, too numerous to specifically mention.

To sum up: They are

Still more Unapproach. able for 1931.

Inspection Invited

SINCERE'S

Sole Agents,

1

CURRENT

COMMENT

Concrete v Asphalt

In view of the fact that concrete roads are being laid in Kowloon, Mr. we reprodure an article by Francis Woud, M. Inst. C. E. which recently appeared in the technical Journal of the Manchester

Gray dis. It is of special interest to Hongkong, for not only do we take pride in our roads, but it is ob viously of great importance that we do not commit ourselves to a cost- programme of road building on lines which have proved a failure Josewhere. It is generally under- stood that the cost of a reinforced emmerete road in exceedingly high, and it does appear doubtful, after pernsing Mr. Wood's article, whe- ther concrete highways will give anything like the service of asphnit ronds. Indeed, an exam. ple is quoted of asphalt road sur- faces standing up after from 30 to

Jv

years' surface, in contradistinc tion to which, concrete roads have shown cracks after from 2 to 8 years. Where trafic was heavy, speed had actually to be reduced owing to the bad surface condition. Another point is that even concrete roads are invariably carpeted with asphalt! We do Brge therefore, that all possible data should ho collected before the concrete road Is definitely adopted in Hongkong, for it must be remembered that the Colony has ample supplies of excellent granite for foundations. | and judging from some of our

rlier asphalt roads, there vincing evidence that, when laid properly, asphalt will stand up to both local cluate and traffic con-

litions.

Horn Forbidden!

con-

re-

Since July, 1930, a most interest- ing experiment has been conducted throughout Finland, a police. gulation deereeing that motorista must not use horns and similar noisy instruments for warning pedestrians and other ears. At the end of eight months, it has been discovered that accidents have do creased by as much na 24%! The result is indeed impressive, and gives rise to the hope that a new ern will dawn when the cities of the world will not be made, hide- ous by the incessant tooting and screeching of motor horns. The recording of fewer accitients perhaps, the logical outcome insisting on quieter conditions, bo- CARSC It naturally follows, that dri- vers and pedestrians are thereby compelled to exercise the utmost

Is,

of

caution. Whereas pedestrians are

ROAD SCENE AT NAPIER AFTER THE RECENT EARTHQUAKE,

The worst disaster in New Zealand's history occurred on February 3rd., when a large area of the Hawke's Bay district, North Island, was devastated by a most severe earthquake. The aboye photograph shows the scene on the embankment at Napier, where great fissures opened. in the road, and motor vehicles using the highway at the time, dropped into the cracks.

79TH BIRTHDAY.

Studebaker Celebrates its Anniversary.

NOW TAKES LEAD.

accustomed to listen for warn- ing from approaching vehicles, the onus is placed on them that they make sure that it is safe to cross a road. Drivers are also influenced to take greater note of pedestrians and other traffic, and that dan gerous practice of "driving with the horn" la immediately eliminat-ay ed. Finland has certainly given an excellent example to the world. In 'Hongkong.

has captured a leading position in Studebaker products to-day con- the automobile industry by Itasiat of three great lines of sea- development of the greatest single soned championship Elghts with engineering advancement in two Free Wheeling and a new low- decades-Free Wheeling with post-priced Studebaker Six with Free five gear control.

Wheeling, introduced at the New Studebaker's traditional pioneer- Studebaker Elghts consist, of The York Automobile Show this year, ing spirit, reflected by this import World Champion President Eight ant contribution to the cause of South Bend, Indlana-Stude-modern motordom, finds root in

The Famous Commander Eight baker celebrated its 79th anniver- one of the most colourful back-and The New Dictator Eight.

on February 16. The oc-grounds in America's industrial casion served to emphasize the history. The vast organization. Studebaker Six, Free Wheeling By ita incorporation in the New virility of this ancient Institution which to-day boasts actual not as now becomes available in the which in the past twelve months sets of more than $100,000,000, moderate price field. Thus, thou-

came into being. under the hum-sands of motorists who

denied its thill and thrift horeto- On Feb. 16, 1852, two brothers, fore because of cost may now the total discarding of warning stranger within its gates shall not leny nud Свель Studebaker, enjoy them in a car well within signals would not be advisable. In walk. The group in question were opened a small frontier blacksmith the means of their pocketbooks. Hongkong and the densely populat leaving the Cecil Ilotel, and

shop on a modest capital of $88.

resources, Imbued

Of course, "hornless cars" may

be quite safe in many countries, of American Naval men that Hong-blest of auspices.

determined that but there are other places where kong

the

1931

HARLEYS

Another Shipment 1931 Harley-Davidson Combinations.

HERE

NOW

SEE THE NEW MODELS EARLY. The Gascon Motor Co.

2, EWONG WAH ROAD,

Tel. 56242

KOWLOON.

A NEW CAR?

No! Just the old car SIMONIZED

It happens so often. Even though dulled and discolored, Simonis Kloener makes cara look new again. Then Simonls gives sturly, lasting protection which keeps the finish beautiful and makes it last longer. Make your car look liko now today by Simonizing.

SIMONIZ

THE GUARDIAN OF MOTOR CAR BEAUTY

THE SIMONIZ COMPANY CHICAGO, -U, ...S! - A.

Obtainable from all Dealers- HONGKONG MOTOR ACCESSORY CO. Sole Distributors: Bank of Canton Building:

GOING HOME ON

LEAVE?

If so, the following will interest you:

EXAMPLE OF CAR ON THE DEFERRED PAYMENT

SYSTEM OVER EIGHTEEN MONTHS. To new car, say

Deposit one quarter

Interest

Balance of £165: 7: 6: to be paid in 18

monthly instalments of £9: 3: 9:

were

To Deposit paid.......

ed cities of the Far East, it would sooner had they appeared inged But cash was the least of their a full line of low-priced trucks of be almost impossible to do without doorway, than two cars dashed motor horus entirely, for the sim-cross from the public vehicle stand able purpose and unshakable faith with indomit- plo reason that the streets aro in a race to secure fares. Within

the foot a few seconds, they were followed in the future growth and expan and generally narrow

two paths Insufficiently wide to by several others, until the roadwaylon of their country, the the heavy pedestrian traffic. Never was completely blocked and a truly youths counted themselves rich in will to succeed. Shortly after the theless, there is not the slightest disagraceful scene resulted. Even business was established, a third doubt that horn-blowing is excos- when two of the vehicles had been brother, John Studebaker, joined sive, and frequently unnecessary. engaged, the drivers experienced

is gratifying to know that the some difficulty in getting away, be the firm.

It

Police are taking action in the mat cause the fareless pirates appeared By the and of the century,

work will continue. The annoy

loth

to leave, thereby

Studebaker also manufacturere

1-1/2-ton. and 2-ton capacity, as well as a complete complement of delivery cars, buses, ambulances, funeral cars and special police and fire equipment. All are built to Studebaker's traditional stand- 4rds of workmanship and are powered with. Studebaker-built six. and eight cylinder engines.

ter, and we trust that the good difficult for the vialtors to drive Studebaker had become one of the Studebaker definitely holds the As the sponsor of Free Weeling. largest vehicle builders in anco fa, apparently, thoroughly op this sort of thing should be por- reputation for the craftsmanship to-day. This is especially, truo away. It is really astounding that existence, enjoying world-wide spotlight on the motoring stage prociated by police officials, for several prosecutions have taken mitted, and it is not the first time and quality of product. As time since the makera of erica's two

finest place against drivers who have dis- that we have drawn attention to the and transportation methods chang-Lincoln have adopted Free Wheel- cara-Pierce-Arrow and matter. We have previously urged of the business kept pace. that public hire drivers should bej

ing for their 1981 models. That instructed that they must · fill up The first Studebaker gasoline this epochal innovation has found the stands from the rear, and the car was built in 1904. It was a favour with the motoring public is leading cars should move of as far cry from the present champion graphically indicated by sales engaged, the others moving up in Studebaker motor car, but it was which since the introduction of On Wednesday evening, shortly turn. Visitors' who experience carsoncar in a fold the future Free Weeling last summer have after 7 p.m., a characteristic little rushing at them, may well carry extent of which even the most raised Studebaker from tenth to incident occurred in Chater Road, away the impression that Hongkong optimistic prophets of the day Afth place in registrations, in the which must have impressed a group in "some city."

could not and did not foreses. United States.

turbed the sleep of the "limbs of the law." It in rather unfortunate that pollos quarters are not situat ed in the centre of the city? - ..- "Some City."

2

5 Instalments of £9; 3:.9:

FINAL ADJUSTMENT.

To re-purchase price—65% of £200

Rebate on Interest

Lens 13 instalments still due ›

Carb handed to Purchaser

:-

£200:-:

50:-

$150:

15: 7: 6:

£105:

7: 6:

£ 50:-

45: 18: 9:

$ 95: 18: 9:

$130: -

**

6: 8: 11:

$136: 8: 11: 119: 8: 9:

$ 17:-: 2:

ACTUAL COST OF MOTORING FOR SIX MONTHS.

To Deposit and five instalmenta paid

· Thirteen instalments still due

*

Less re-purchase and rebate on interest

Cont of motoring for alx months A

or £13: 3: 1: per month.

£ 95: 18:9:

119: 8: 9:

$215: 79.6: .

136: 8: 11:

£ 78: 18: 7%

The above proposition applies to any make of car, new, or second- hand. We can also arrange to have a car and chauffene to most at the docks, to take you and your luggage anywhere, most reason and more comfortably than by rail.

All our cars, both new and used ́are sold, under a guarenten.

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