1932-03-05 — Page 12

VAUXHALL LUTON INCLAHD

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MOTORING SUPPLEMENT. SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1932.

VAUXHALL

LUTON ENGLAND

DROP HEAD COUPE

This model combines the comfort of a salon with the freedom of an open two-seater, The head is easily operated and folds down 'There is room for compactly at the rear

three passengers in the front seat and two more in the deep, roomy dickey. There are windows in bali dors operated by smooth Fanning winders, humpers front and rear, and colapsible luggage grid. Real leather upholstery.

SPECIFICATION

ENGINE - Six-cylinder overhead valve type. Detachable head. Four point suspen sion with rubber mountings at front and rear, Four bearing crankshaft." Bore and stroke! 84.14, mm. by 95

R.A.C. rating: 26.3 h.p.

COOLING-Water cooled with centrifu. gal circulating panip. Large fan.

GEAR BOX--Synchronised mesh gear type with silent second. Three speeds for- ward and reverse.

CLUTCH-Enclosed single dry plate type with warped dise for smooth engagement.

CARBURETTOR-Zenith "U" type. Accessible jets. Choke control. Petrol pump. Petrol tank in rear. Capacity: 9 gallons. Air cleauer.

LUBRICATION-Full pressure autom. atic force feed system. Special oil filter. Crankcase ventilating system. Chassis lubricated throughout by high pressure gun.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM -Lucas volt system for electric starting, lighting and ignition.

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STEERING-Bishop cam and lever type. FRONT AXLE-Reversé Elliott type

of sturdy I beam section.

REAR AXLE÷Semi-floating type with

banjo type pressed steel housing.

bevel drive. Hotchkiss drive.

Spiral

BRAKES-Foot: controlled semi-Servo

internal expanding four-wheel brakes, com-

pensated between front and rear.

internal expanding on rear wheels.

Hand:

FRAME-Reinforced pressed steel, with channels of exceptional width' and depth.. Heavy cross members.

WHEEL BASE-3′ 11′′

SPRINGS-High carbon steel. Front, semi-elliptic; rear, semi-elliptic, underslung. Front, 36" x 1"; rear, 54" x 13". Lovejoy hydraulic shock absorbers front and rear.

WHEELS-Wire 4′′ × 19′′. Well base rim. Spare wheel carried in fender well on near side.

TYRES-Medium pressure 5.00 x 19. BUMPERS-Full type at front and quarter type at rear,

VAUXHALL

LUTON ENGLAND

The New

VAUXHALL

V CADET X

is here!

VAUXHALL "VX" CADET SALOON

The "VX" Cadet Saloon provides comfortable accommodation for five passengers with ample leg room and width. The sliding bucket type front seats are adjustable to the most comfortable driving position. The rear seat accommodates three adults comfortably, being fitted with special recessed arm rests. Real leather upholstery.

There is roof light, quarter light blinda, assist cords, ash trays and a double disappearing foot rest in the rear. There are bumpers front and rear and a sturdy collapsible luggage grid. This model is available fitted with a flush type sliding roof at a small extra charge.

TOURER

This full five-seater has a one-piece front seat adjustable to the most comfortable driving position. Upholstery is carried out in fiue quality leather. The rigid all-weather equipment is proof against any weather, and at the same time gives full visibility to the driver. Bumpers front and rear. Sturdy collapsible luggage grid.

SYNCHRO-MESH GEAR BOX WITH "SILENT SECOND"

An English Car built solely for motoring overseas

4-LIGHT COUPE

This type of body, sometimes called a close coupled saloon, is useful for touring, since it provides ample luggage accommoda- tion and affords full visibility to the four passengers. The flush type sliding roof can be easily and quickly adjusted without moving from the driving seat. The backs of the adjustable front seats tip up to allow easy access to the rear. There are bumpers front and rear and a roomy luggage trunk at the

Real leather upholstery.

rear.

PRICES!

SALOON

£280

TOURER

£275

E

£290

4-LIGHT COUPE...

DROP HEAD COUPE... £325

DELIVERED IN

HONG KONG

FOR

EXACTLY

THE

SAME PRICE

AS. THE

SISTER MODEL

(WITH LESS POWER)

SELLS FOR IN ENGLAND!

UNUSUALLY COMPLETE EQUIPMENT

WITH THESE OUTSTANDING FEATURES

Graceful bodies with rear leather uphols tery soft and long wearing.

Wire wheels and fender well; bumpers front and rear.

Folding rear luggage carrier: Servo assisted brakes; adjustable front seats. Ignition and spare wheel lock.

Sunshine sliding roof optional on saloon. Tool locker easily accessible under bonnet. Eight-day clock. Electric petrol gauge, Alternative springing 'for extreme con-

ditions.

Your Inspection of this Strikingly Desirable New Arrival is Cordially Invited THE HONG KONG HOTEL GARAGE

THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD. INCORPORATED IN HONGKONG).

LUTON

ENGLAND