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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MOTORING SUPPLEMENT. SATURDAY, JULY 9, 1932.

MODEL

FIAT 522

EXPERIENCE

PUTS THE FIAT CAR AHEAD

The present 6-Cyl. FIATS come from an unbroken line of 6-Cyl. models since 1907. The experience gained undoubtedly reflects itself in the present series.

In short, they lead because they set a standard which others try to reach.

Inclined straight line drive, side valve engine, flex hub clutch, lockheed duo-hydraulic brakes, silent third, girder braced chassis, special purification system for air, oil and petrol, anti- theft protection, completely equipped and low gasoline consumption-20 M.P.G.

Let us give you a demonstration without obligation.

THE RELIABILITY OF BUICK 'CARS.

Mechanical Improvements Insure Longevity.

IMPROVEMENTS IN FOR CARS ONLY.

CHEVROLET.

Combination Air Cleaner, Air Silencer,

Modern Italian Traffic Scheme.

The establishment by privato enterprise of a highly doveloped By actual count there are 117 modern system of trunk line auto- Improvements including new fen- moblie roads joining the MOTO tures on the 1932 Chevrolet. Of important cities of Italy, owner- these the most important are an ship of which, after 50 years, will A quarter of a century is a long, asked for an engine part for a increase in horsepower from 50 revert to the Government, is now long time in the life of an autom-1907 model. This order was also to 60 with unchanged engine under way in that country. bile. In fact, the "experience filled. A second 1907 model still dimensions; a power plant mount- The "authostrade," ns the system tables" of the autombile industry [in service was located in Northed in rubber at six pointa; a newly la called, is to be operated by show that the average life of a Carolina, the owner in this in-designed, stiffer frame to com- separate companies, each of whom car is seven years. Hence, when stance forwarding the carburetor penante for the reduced "cross-will be in charge of one of the oight an automobile la found, or several for repairs. In lown there is a 1908 member" effect incident to these trunk lines planned. The total of them with a record of service Buick in perfect running order rubber mountings; a highly in-cost of construction of one of the running back twenty or twenty-that is an annual visitor at the genious method of mounting the roads alone, the Flume-Turin line. five years, it is news.

shows and fairs,

lamps, fondors and radiator as one is estimated at $7,000,000, At the Buick Motor Company's

of the The new roads will be for ex- Coming down to 1910, two unit, semi-independently plant in Fint, Michigan, there is owners of cars of that year's Buick body and thus are prevented from clusive use of automobile trafic, an institution that has added many production wrote in for engine high speed on rough ronds;

wobbling crosswise, especially at no animal-drawn vehicles being of' an permitted on them. Because interesting chapters to the history parts, which were supplied, one of the automobile through its con-requiring a new piston pin and the improved clutch; a synchro-mesh, this regulation, the directness of tact with old Buick owners. This is other new oil and water

transmission with a free wheel of, route, and the absence of cross pump the coll spring type at the rear; roads, high-speeds, boretofore the Balck parts factory, where parts are made for Buick cars of

pressure lubrication to engine mpossible, will be made practic- Last summer all vintages. This factory is a

a man in North main bearings; a combination” air1 ablo. veritable automotive

Carolina wrote that he was going silencer and air cleaner; down- Following the rapid develop muscum, with Its collections of tools, jigs, to enter his Buick in a special rac-draft carburetor.

ment of the automotive market in ofing event against a car five years The body lines are distinctively Italy, and the increased use of and dies and parts for cars.

younger, and so decided to give it more other days.

attractive, The radiator motor vehicles in that country a good overhauling. Were there contour has been improved and is since 1923, the Government has received at the parts factory for any parts he asked, for a Buick equipped with a built-in vertical been concerned with the construc- made in 1911? He had not over grille; lamp shapes are new; and tion of modern highways, inas- repair material for old Buicks.

hauled it for ten years and found the hood is now fitted with venti- much that automobiles are A few months ago a plumber in that it needed new timing gears, lating doors instead of louvres.nearly four times greater in aum- a small Georgia city wrote to ask one main bearing and a connect- The windshield pillars are slightly here in that country than seven If he could get a new timer foring rod part. He got them. rounded at the top where they years ago,

From time to time requests are

driving geura.

how

his Model F Buick. This model Travelling from town to town in blond with header bar and roof The so-called' autostrade," or was made In 1906. The plumber the Middle West there is (or was rails.

automobile highways, are divid- explained that his timer did not until recently) a moving-picture The maximum torque has been ed into two classes. The first- wear out, but was broken in an neci-outfit mounted in a 1913 Buick, increased to 130 pounds feet and class Includes highways built for dent. He had been using his In ordering a new connecting rod is maintained from 800 to 2,000 re- the tourist trade, such as the roads twenty-five year old car for abushing and cylinder head studs, volations per minute. The greater between Milan and the Lakes, plumber's wagon,

(Medi- he said, but the owner of this car wrote: torque gives improved accelera- Florence and the aenaide wanted to run down to Florida in

"This car has been 125,000 miles tion and hill climbing ability |terranean) Naples and Pompell, it, so please forward the timer as and runs as good as the day it especially through the middle Rome and Ortia. A second-class soon as possible. His order was came from the factory. Has the driving range. The increased highway is the road from Turin. duly filled by the parts ctory. same pistons that came in the torque and power are due to the to Fiume, which is now under con-

Then from North Dakota came

down draft carburetor, improved struction. a letter from a man who said he Sometimes old barns are as rich manifolding and changed in the had owned a Buick for a number field for autombile exploration valve timing.

have been changed so that the of years and was curious to knowns old atties for antique furniture.

Better torque at low speed has valve lift is 309 Inches instead of how old it was. He gave the mo- A farmer living a few miles from been secured by advancing the .277 Inches; the intake manifold is ter number. This car was found the General Motors Proving timing 8 degrees. That is, the larger; and the compression has among the old records of Buick Grounds at Milford, Michigan, intake valve both opens and closes been raised from 5.00 to 5.2. In and proved to be another 1906 found an old Bulek in a seldom- 8 degrees earlier. This by itself consequence, the engine, as pre- model.

used barn. He filled it with gas would have a tendency to reduce viously stated, devolops 60 horse- Chciago brought to light another and oil, pumped up the old tyres power at high speed. To counter power at 3,000 r.p.m. Instead of 50 ancient Buick, when a man there! (Continued on Page 3.) Jact this, the pivots on the rockers at 2,600,

car."

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A. GOEKE & CO.

CHINA BUILDING,

Tel. 22221.

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Long, low and aerodynamically streamlined Is the Rockne Six "75" five passenger, 4-door sedan shown above. The powerful atx cylin der motor develops 72 horsepower and assures a smooth, consistent high cruising speed. The unusual chassis length-114 inches- relieves it of that condensed appearance which makes the low price of other inexpensive cars so evident. Convertible sedan, con vertible roadster and coupe models also are available on the Rockne "75" chassis. Wire wheels are standard equipment; as are free wheeling and synchronized shifting,

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The wide, ■■ymmetrical bumper is faced

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Abundant roominess; adjustable front peat; three-spoke, steel core ateering wheel, adjustable steering column and nviation type instruments feature the Rockne Six "75." Free Wheeling control la located on facia at left of steering column. Hand brake lever and gear change lever ate forward in the Rockne Clear Way Front Com- partment. This new positioning allows the driver to enter or leave through either doorway with ease.

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Note the slanting louvres, sloping radiator and sloping wind- creen of the Rockne Six "65" convertible roadster. This ultra modern car, mounted on 110-inch wheelbase chassis and powered by a 66 hp. engine, has been designed and bullt to standards of quality sever befors achieved in the low-priced field. The power plants of the Rockne Six have that notable freedom from vibration that is inherent in all Studebaker sponsored engines. In keeping with the practice followed in high priced cars, engineers have further defeated vibration by Cushloning Rockne engines in five rubber at all four points of suspension, as illustrated at right.

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