1931-04-04 — Page 11

MOTORING

SUPPLEMENT

OF

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

SATURDAY. 4th. APRIL,

Being The official Organ of

1931.

THE HONGKONG AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION.

K. L. G.

THE SUPER-PLUG

Solo Agente:-

The Hongking Motor Accessory Co. Bank of Centon Building 1st Floor.

Kowinon Branch:-

475, Nathan Road......” (Next to Yaumati School!.

FOR ALL CLASSES

OF

MOTOR Insurance

WRITE FOR OUR PROSPECTUS

China Underwriters, Ltd.

HEAD OFFICE Hongkong Bank Building,

la Des Voeux Road Central. Tel. 28121.

Just Unpacked!

1931

The Tnspirouchable

Norton

REGS TRADE MARK VERS

MOTOR CYCLES

Many outstanding im- provements have been elected, too numerous to specifically inention.

To sum up: They are

Stillmore Unapproach- able for 1931. Inspection Invited

SINCERE'S

Bola Agente.

CURRENT

COMMENT

Super Service.

.

We imagine that most motorists have seen the new Texaco build- ing at the junction of Johnson and the new Hennessey Ronds, on reclamation. for not only is it of its but admirable design, location compels attention, and merely passing it does not give any idea of the equipment it con- nor the service (Justly Lains,

which qualifted As "super" uffers. A representative of the Telegraph who was recently con- ducted over the station by repre- sentatives of the Company, whe greatly impressed with the modern The equipment and organisation.

this picture shown elsewhere on page shows a car hoisted up on n remarkably efficient appilanes, for the purpose of lubrication and The proce. general inspection.

dure is surprisingly simple to watch, while the various electrical and hand machines employed, cach for its particular purpose, ensures that every part is not only eastly reached, but lubricated to Oil is forced in at and there can be no doubt, after this process has been studied in action, that no other method can give the same results. With thin super-service atation established, motorists are assured that the vital problem of lubrication is once and for all Holved. The station is under the supervision of a foreign export, and does bring Hongkong as up-

CAC pressure,

HONGKONG'S SUPER SERVICE STATION.

Hongkong now possesses the latest equipment to ensure perfect lubrication of motor vehicles. The above picture was taken at the Texaco super service station which has been built and equipped on the most up-to-date lines regardless of expense.

SPORTS MODELS.

to-date as any city in the world in Streamlining Cult is

There respect of such service. are, of course, rumbers of other appliances, the greatest value most interesting ito

ocal car owners, The station can be reached in three minutes from the centre of the city, and

aud

tennis screens are in

of

Gaining Popularity.

BLUE BIRD LINES.

WIDE CHOICE.

Advantages of 1931

Motoring.

The annual compendiunt of cur prices and specifications, is more than a mere collection of statis- often: It is a record of wonderful

SPEED RECORD.

Preparing for Attack in New Zealand.

20 MILE TRACK. The preparations for the at- Slowly but surely the cult

by Norman ("Wizard") motorists been offered so wide a record it is safe to predict that it will the streamlined ultra sports body achievements. Never before hava tempt on the world's land speed prove immensely popular to those is gaining popularity. There are choice of cars at such moderate Smith are nearing completion and who desire to get the best out of even a few standard sporta cara

which really look fast whatever prices, nor an equal degree of according to information just re- their vehicles.

be made soon. An absolutely their capneity in speed may be. excellence in every class of au-ceived from New Zealand it will An Awkward Corner.

motor Generally, speaking, however, the tomobilestandards of road par-dead-straight stretch of 20 miles A large number

the nero-

reformance which are reached by has been selected on Ninety-mile vehicles use the Murray Road enthusiast, who wants route to and from the Praya, and dynamics of his couchwork also the Chater Road leading intoduced to the nth degree, and 1931 models in each price category Beach. This stretch is so wide Murray Road, which junction is insists on multi-coats of paint and are considerably in advance of that it would be possible to race a rather dangerous one when the varnish to reduce skin friction, thuse ruling last year, as has been 20 cars abreast, still leaving

use at the has got to have the body built made evident by the road test re-wide margin towards the soft sand ports. At the same time it can on the land side of the beach and from Cricket Club Ground. Normally, specially.

of number A

enthusiastic justly be said that reliability has ample clearance from the ocean the Tasman Sea. For the record it in possible to see approaching

attempt the Auckland Automobile traffic through the railings, but motorists are now greatly interest. not been sacrificed in order to rollers which crash aahore the screens make the corner more ed in fully streamlined cars, an reduce costs of production.

We believe Incentive to which has been given or less a blind one.

by record-breakers' cars like the per hours is actually not of much Association is erecting a large accommodation for the that traffic constable "Golden Arrow" and the "Blue importance. The power that can garage to act as a workshop and

be is, howover, consider- stationed at the junction at ane time, and motorists using this Bird Our or two have been bu ayed in urloon car re-mechanics, while a huge canvas quires, in round flrures, 50 b.h.p. town. will cater for the thousands route regularly, would doubtless of construction.

to drive it at 60 m.p.h. Fully 36 unable to obtain hotel accommoda. "The "Wizard's" car, as previous- b.b.p. of this power is necessary to tion. traffic control aystem.

ly announced, has a similar engine as fitted to Campbell's" "Blue Bird." Externally the appearance le practically identical to that of It has the "Golden Arrow," but two stabilizing flus similar to the "Silver Bullet." The frontal per area of Smith's car la 83 cent. of that of the "Golden Arrow and the highest part of it is only 38 in. from the ground. in- The transmission systen: corporates a double clutch, con

friction of sisting essentially clutch capable of transmitting 400

At the moderate speeds possible

appreciate the repincing of the on British roads the gain in miles

GENERAL MOTORS 1931 EXHIBITION.

ith the thirty-first

amic view of the special General Motors exhibit of 49" passenger cars and 11, brcial vehicles held at the Hotel Aster, New York, calmultaneously

National Automobile Show.

h.p. While the machine is waing!

ing

speed, positive dogs

employed

drive

oyed for higher spoeds. The the rear axle is by two

are

propeller shafts between which the driver is seated. They enclosed in armour-plated tunnels. The gear ratios provide for speeds of 100 m.p.h., 200 m.p.h. and 300 m.p.h.

overcome wind resistance.

the resistance could be halved, which laite feasible by scientific streamlining, the total power required at 60 m.p.h. would be reduced to 32 b.h.p. At higher the difference is more of the

Parkia for the resistanca in

creases with the aquare speed. No doubt the chief incen- Live in designing and building streamlined card, for ordinary use in the pleasing appearance obtain- od, and in a car intended "for fast Continental touring it has its practical value as well.

1931 HARLEYS

Another Shipment 1931 · Harley-Davidson Combinations.

HERE NOW

See the new modeLS EARLY. The Gascon Motor Co.

2, KWONG WAH ROAD,

KOWLOOK.

Tel. 56242

SIMONIZ

TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFK

Keeps

CARS BEAUTIFUL

FOR

YEARS

That's because of the mighty protection Simonis provides the Inish. Simonis resolutely resists wear and tear. Tho. Anish lasta“ longer. Colors are kept from fading. And it's no work to keep

that indy, prosesilam. your car always spotlewly clean - Bimonia today!",

11% ory to make your ca

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THE SIMONIZ COMPANY CHICAGO, V.B. 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

To new car, say' .:

Deposit one quarter

SYSTEM OVER EIGHTEEN MONTHS.

£200:-: -:

5D: --

$150:-

15; 7: 6:

interest

Balance of £166: 7: 6: to be paid in 18

monthly instalments of £9: 3: 9:1 To Deposit paid

6 instalments of £9: 3: 9:

$165: 7: 6:

-1

£ 50: -:

45: 18: -9: 595: 18: 9:

FINAL ADJUSTMENT.

To re-purchase price-65% of £200

Rebate on Intercet

6180:

0: Br-11:

Less 13 instalments still due.

Carb handed to Purchaser

£1361 8: 11

119: 8: 0:

£ 17 - 21

95: 18:9:

ACTUAL COST OF MOTORING FOR SIX MONTHS.TE

To Deposit and five instalmenta paid-

Thirteen instalments-still due.

Less re-purchas, and rebate on interest

Cost of motoring for six months

or £13: 3: 1: per month.

119: 8: 9:

£215%; 7: 61

136: 81 11:

78:18: 7:

The above proposition applies to any make of car, new or 9400m hand. We can also arrange to have a car and chauffeur to meet at the docks, to take you and your luggage anywhere, most renace and more comfortably than by rail

All our cars, both new and used are sold under, a, re-pu guarantee.

LEAVE CARS, LTD

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