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THE HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH, MOTORING SUPPLEMENT.

Trust A Thornycroft With Your Transport

DEAL DIRECT,

THORNYCROFT

· (SIX-CYLINDERED

COACHES & OMNIBUSES

MOTOR VEHICLES

Pioneer Manufacturers of Commercial Motor Vehicles

4 or 6 Wheels

4 or 6 Cylinders

30 Cwt. to 10 Ton Loads

20 to 70 Passengers JOHN I. THORNYCROFT & CO., LIMITED Pioneer Building, Nathan Road, Kowloon. TEL. 56752.

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BEAUTY-PERFORMANCE-LEADERSHIP COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE,

Motorists the world over have long locked to Buick for the new and better thing in motor' cart. And Buick has repaid this confidence year after year.. But never quite so drama- tically and decisively as in the 1932 Buicks. Four Brilliant Eights in twenty-six models- Newly-styled, Beautified bodies by Fisher-- The Wizard Control, resulting from the Auto *matic Clutch, Advanced Free Wheeling an 1 Silent Second Syncro-Mesh Transmission-- New Valvo-in-Hoad Straight-Eight Engine--- New Ride Regulator and many important improvements.

Brack

THE WIZARD CONTROL

THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD.

33, Wong Nel Chung Road.

Telephone 30228.

Happy Valley.

RUSTLESS STEEL FOR CARS.

Special Advantages of Materials.

Almost since. the Inception of the motorçar it has been a com- nton practice to plate exponed parts in order to enable them to The defy the ravages of rust. most recent development of the plating process is, of course, re- presented by chromium, which has now largely displaced nickle owing to various important points of eu- periority.

The alternative to plating con- alata of using materials for the bright parts which, owing to in- heront rust-proof proportion, do not require an applied coating for their protection; at one time nickle silver was to some extent used in this way. Nowadays, the are alloy outstanding examples steels contairing nickel and any- thing from 12 per cent. to 18 per cent. of chromium according to desired. Such the 'properties steels, which have a high regis- tanco to rust, are niso characterized by the fact that they are practically non-magnetic.

Already several car manufac-: turers of importance aro employ- ing stainless steel, as it is usually called, for radiator shells, and its use is rapidly extending to other exposed bright parts such as door handles, wheel hub plates and evon the wheels themselves. A Shef- field firm which has been very pro- minently associated with this de volopment produces thousands of tons of rustless steel annually and

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apply steels to motorcar parts Beven years ago.

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Dr. W. H. Hatfield, has dove- loped a series of chromium alloys specially designed to cover the re- quirements of tho motorcar huilder, and their properties were described at some length in paper which Dr. Hatfield road be- fore the Institution of Automobile Engineers about a year ago, An important point noticeable in the figures given in this paper is that there is no difficulty in producing a stainless steel in a form which readily be fabricated in presses or by apinning to the curved and intricate shapes no often required.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 1932.

THE "TWELVE-SIX” STANDARD SALOON

ONE IN FOUR

EVERY FOURTH NEW CAR SOLD IN GREAT BRITAIN

DURING THE LAST TRADING YEAR

ENDING JULY 31st WAS AN

"AUSTIN"

What is the reason for the obvious and overwhelming popularity of Austin Cars? Arrange for a demonstration and prove for yourself the excellent quality of materials and workmanship, the pleasing lines and appearance of the coachwork. but above all the value for money offered in the attractive range of 1932 models now available.

ALEX ROSS & CO. (China), LTD.

PRINCE'S BUILDING & KOWLOON GARAGE,

it is necessary to secure some mea-quisite organisation to avoid wast-kind of plating naturally gives 60 that, sure of agreement between all the age, and the right kinds of tool merely a protective coating to the different suppliers. Furthermore, to deal with steel sheet, the cost underlying material,

As

as the material is fairly expensive, of equipping a car with stainless should any part of the coating Home co-operation is required to steel components throughout need bocome stripped off rapid detor-

be but little more than the cost of boration is apt to follow. unprevent wastage,

against this, the "rimary advan- A difficulty which has doubtedly retarded the application For example, in making a radla- similar plated parts.

The art of chromium plating tage of a stainless steel is that composition of these stechs to motorcar parts tor sheil a considerable area of is that the car manufacturer is sheet material is cut away, and has, of course, been developed to It is of the same supplied with Items such as radia-if this be utilized for making smal- a high pitch of perfection, and throughout its thickness. Another tor shells, lamps, door handles, ler parts the price of the product bright parts which are properly point of importance is that stain-

plated are capable of great duri-less windscreen frames, wheels, etc..is naturally reduced,

from perhaps a dozen or more dif ferent factories. Consequently. before a change to stainless steel can be made in the specification,

MORRIS OXFORD

CONSPICUOUS.

Efficient Six-Cylinder Engine.

Conspicuous

among the finer

group of motor-cars that is being! seen on the reets of Hongkong is the Morris Oxford Six.

The unusual interest being shown in these quality cars indicates that during 1932 these luxurious six-cylindered models will enjoy an even greater degree! of popularity than before.

In general design these striking modela carry out the aim of the manufacturer to present a car that answers every demand of the critical buyer, embracing the finest materials, highest type of British craftsmanship and modern cngin-! eering ideas to produce n motor- car that bespeaks quality, style, beauty of lines, power, speed and serviceability,

The saloon bodies of the Morris Oxford are characterised by a dis- tinctive style development which clearly marks a new era of motor. car beauty. The general lines of the car, together with the novel treatment of the "Eddyfree" coach- for the work, providca a means

colour exterior employment of

on- combinations that materially hance the smart effect.

The development of the body builder's art shows a careful at- tention to every detail of finish and equipment. The interior appoint- ments, general fittings, hand-gripe, lighting arrangement and other accesories add materially to con venience, besides being tasteful and in complete harmony with the quality of these cara.

The now no of Morris curs are now being exhibited at the show- room of the local agents, Messrs. Dodwell & Co., Ltd."

Germany has turned an import surplus of 18,940,000 marks in 1930 Intó an export surplus of 29,800,- 000 marka in 1981 In her foreign trade in motor vehicles. · Private cars exported during this period rose from 3,898 to 8,832. The total motor-vehicle exports, includ- ing parts and engines, was valued nt 68,810,000 marks.

steels possess considorable

We are told that, given a

re- bility. On the other hand, any strength.

522 FIAT

THE NEW 6 CYLINDER

HAS ARRIVED AND IS SELLING AT A REMARKABLY

LOW PRICE.

Most brilliant on hills and in acceleration thanks to generous engine power

and limited weight.

...Hydraulic brakes

...Silent third

.....Speed over 62 miles per hour ...Low slung frame

...New body lines

Each car equipped as follows without extra charge-Wire wheels-two spare wheels and tyres-leather upholstery-safety glass-special lights on mudguarde-stoplight, driving mirror and windscreen wiper.

ARRANGE AN

EARLY

DEMONSTATION!

AGENTS:

A. GOEKE & CO.

For Service:

FIAT GARAGE: 350, Hennessy Road. Tel. 96891

SPARE PART Department: CHINA BUILDING.

Tel. 22221.

Showroom:

FIAT GARAGE: 350, Hantiessy Road,

· Tel. 26691,

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