1931-11-21 — Page 11

THE HONGKONG

LONDON'S MOTOR SHOW.

[Special Report to the Hongkong Telograph by "R. A. C."] (Part I).

Of the bodies bufit by

TELEGRAPH,

MOTORING SUPPLEMENT. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1931.

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larger cars or appreciation of t & Co. well known as bulle has made many friends since its

ed coachwerk has been

n remarkable exhibit.

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group, con. at

modern

manificant production priced Special on and speed.

£2,676,

ment

or adjustment.

or ange

hot

Of the two 6-cylinder models,

people arc

Humber yet built. Even so, Im-

Metal Panels Back in Favour. portant improvements have been mado for next year. For in- Owing to the popular demand stance, the front shock absorbers for the Nine rather monopolising. are placed transversely and cause the manufacturers' efforts the front of the car to ride very hitherto, the Riley Sixes have steadily at high speeds.. Lighter been allowed to enjoy their full steering and casler gear changing share of popularity. However, are other feat res of the latest these have been steadily developed. models, with increased engine and various modifications have flexibility.

been incorporated for 1932. For Cars for all Purses, for any electrical components on The Humber Pullman chassis instance, the water pump has been the car among many other duties. La longer weelbase, of course, moved to the induction aide of the Although the British motor in-

The Trend of Body Design.

than 1932 dustry has in its cars for

the Snipe and is intended for engine, where it is gear driven

the inlet

This Coachwork continues to make the most roomy types of conch from

camshaft. anticipated the need for economy

makos for case of and manfacturer, previously progreds and the general character- work.

Elght-cylinder motoring has Identified only with high-powered istics show that trend is towards

introduced roomlor bodies than ever with special charm of its own and the expensive cark, have modela more suited to the slender sweeping curves. Ample luggage smooth flow of power from the Alpine Six may be termed a purace of to-day, interest in the accommodation is now provided really good engine of this type big brother of the Nine and a econmy class should not be allow and a bulit-in luggage locker is on must be experienced to be be small brother of the Stelvio, for it lieved. Thus, the Hillman Vortic has the characteristics of both. ed to eclipse the appeal of the most large ears and many small.

The main characteristics of the two Sixes are similar, as of introduction last year, high standard to which

many Royal carriages, a part- Its & cylinder engine of 2,620 c.c.oxample the L4 hp, engine of 1,081 is certainly true of the 192cularly fine example of

is said to give 58 b.h.p. at 3,400 e.e. but the Stelvio has a longer wheelbase and wider track so that' models as exhibited ht

and combines smoothness Olympla craftmanship in the Continental r.p.m.

marked degree. on 11 running with

with a that no class of buyer has been touring saloon exhibited

more body apace is available.

It ja perhaps a sign of the times averlook and the exhibition is ag Rolls-Royce Phantom 11 chassle. vigorous

to the design of and indicative of the swing back naual packed with interest. The World Speed Record

cylinder head, valve gear and la in cellulosed silver

into public favour of metal panels

the Riley "Misa and blue, with blue leather up pistons has largely brought about that sisting of "Rlue Bird". England I" and the Supermarine holstery and untarnishable fittings, the present high standard of atandardising this type of coach-

per alan Rolls-Royce "8.68" In itself forms A sunshine roof completes most formance. The new price of £370 work for 1932, though fabric

(beautiful enseñuxhall chassis car a

for the saloon model makes this bodies remain an alternative.

Some a most attractive proposition:

of the outstanding Two Popular Sections

A 23/75 h.p. During the past year

the siis employed by Grosvenor in fact, in the words of the motor exhibits among the lower priced greater public interest has been Carriage Co. on which to displaying correspondent of the The cars for 1932 will form the subject evinced in motor boats, for which

Kimberley saloon. This seats Times it is a car which should of a subsequent report,

tables 4/ people and has

In- prove competitive in value with the performances of "Miss Eng. land 11" have no doubt been part-backs of the seals. Sponge rubber tryman and Humber products xeniously incorporated រា the the products of any other coun- ly responsible for the lure of speed in difficult to preslat

mata are Gifted under the carpets. A noteworthy exhibit in this it is must completely appointed are, of course, part of the great section is

and cabinets and combine the export of which is in companions is the high speed lender with for aircraft patrol service shown everything to make road travel the the hands of Rootes Ltil. by Thornycrufts. The hull is con-luxurious thing It has now became.

Fine Value in Sixes.

It is stated that nearly 20,000 structed of senk and mahogany

Although perhaps best known skenatures were received for the worked in two skins on frames of

It is interesting to learn that, for its highly successful Big Nius petition presented to the

Home clm and two 6cylinder engines of thanks to rinser co-operation be 110 b. h. p. each give a speed of tween the conchbuilders and the del, the Standard Co. have two Secretary by Mr. A. West Russell, very useful larger types, the Six. M. P. for Tynemouth, and other about 25 m.ph.

Rolls-Royce Co.. bodies are now toon and Twenty. The former of members on behalf of Thomae Last year was the first opension being built in batches with

a con- these is a new and improved Clark the North Shields motor on which a Motor Boat section and sequent substantial reduction in edition of last year's G-cylinder driver who was deprived of

Service and Garage Equipment costs. Actually, the Continental

Enalga, as it was then known.

menns of livelihood by the action section were included in the Show, touring saken shown by Rola The engine has a carucity of of the Wallsend Bench in suspend. The progress of the latter has been Rayen in nearly £400 cheaper 2.064 side valves and ng hig driving phenomenal and the exhibition of thin the Sedance of last year. The 7-bearing crankshaft. The 4-spec a good turn to a fellow motorist the latest time and trouble-saving saving is partly due to a less ex-gearbox is equipped with silent who was in trouble on the road. devices

proved

extremely pensive type of body but is in the third und Marles-Weller steering doing this motorists are popular.

main dus! Lo improved works la employed. An auxiliary by-liable to become automatically

un- Apart from elaborate plant used methods.

pass filter has been added to the insured at the time.

were Among Improvements to the repairi

engine, and an air silencer to the talking to A well-informed Workinlist

small portable Bets for Phantom 11, there have been alight intake of the carburetter. while authority on insurance on this feating and tracking defects in modifications to the bonnet line the water capacity of the cooling subject, and he told us that in battery charging and wiring giving

an impression of low build

such circumstances no reputable handsome particularly circuits are attracting consider without decreasing hendroom. The system has been increased.

insurance

company would abla attention. There has long au

radiator is now equipped with 4-abater coupe on this chassis has pudiate linbility and he thought been need of a simple testing out thermostatically

shut-been evalved by the Swallow the police were going to ex. At of rical Fault Finder the "Elec. fers, whilst an Anto-klean filter Coachbuilding Co, and is known as tremes in bringing such cases to

by has been introduced in the engine the "SS" priced at £310.

With the co lubrication system.

its low bulk and long sweeping

The arts

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electrical

shown

Price Reductions,

operated

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c.c.

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(To be Continued).

KIND DRIVER LOSES HIS JOB.

licerce for

We

his

re-

been this nature Newtons of Taunton is the first of

members of the House who its kind. It will indiente and then Well Tried Models Improved lines it is a most attractive pra presented the petition at the Home Inente faults in the wiring and The Snipe now in its third con-duction, which by appearance office were informed that the Home will act as an insulation testor, secutive year has been described might have been expected to cost Secretary bad no power to deal readily tracting earths in wiring, as probably the most successful] three times its actual price. with the matter.The Motor.

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