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  2. THE MOTORING WORLD

    Long experience in Australia enabled Sir Henry Austin to direct, the design of a car suitable for use either on roads or across country. He had not to try the ...

    Article : 179 words
  3. RUGBY ECONOMY.

    Mr. W. T. Reed, of Carrow, has advised Mr. J. D. Ettridge, of Port Lincoln, that his car is standing up well to work on rough roads, and is inexpensive in upkeep. ...

    Article : 55 words
  4. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 428 words
  5. HUPMOBILE EIGHT.

    Admiration marks the advent of the Hupmobile Eight. The manufactures state that reports are pouring, in from all quarters of the globe and everywhere they ...

    Article : 113 words
  6. BUICK CLOSED CARS

    Buick cars are obtainable in several closed models, i.e., the coach sedan, coupe, and limousine.—Cars of these types in daily use are quickly increasing. All ...

    Article : 75 words
  7. DODGE PEOPLE BUSY.

    The demand for Dodge Brothers cars during the past six months has been such that the South Australian representatives have had difficulty in getting together ...

    Article : 83 words
  8. BRAKE APPLICATION.

    There is a lot in knowing how to use the brakes for the best results. One of the most important points is the necessity for making the brakes "bite" now and ...

    Article : 64 words
  9. CONTROL OF PEDESTRIANS.

    At a recent conference of delegates from the various automobile clubs in South Africa, a resolution was adopted to impress all local authorities the ...

    Article : 177 words
  10. SILENT MOTORING—AN IDEAL.

    In the course of an article in The Motor on "Silent Motoring," Mr. Henry Sturmey writes:—". . . Apart from the grinding of the gears and the noise of the engine. ...

    Article : 227 words
  11. THE CHANDLER.

    The Pike's Peak motor transmission, introduced by Chandler a year ago, has been a solution of the gear-shifting problem. The rear axle is so sturdy that in three ...

    Article : 97 words
  12. NASH DELIVERY.

    Mr. R. Dinnison, of Mount Wedge, on the west coast, has taken delivery of a Special Six Nash, fitted with an imported body. His purchase is one of the latest ...

    Article : 72 words
  13. STOVE ENAMEL RETAINS ITS LUSTRE.

    One of the chief features of cars stove enamelled black is that the enamel retains its lustre over a long period. Purchasers of Dodge Brothers cars have the option of ...

    Article : 92 words
  14. SALES INCREASE 300 PER CENT.

    The popularity shown by the record-breaking, sales of the 1/25 model Stude-baker cars continues, states Duncan and Eraser Limited the South Australian ...

    Article : 115 words
  15. CLERGYMAN LIKES RUGBY.

    The Rev. H. L. Snow, of Port Lincoln, has advised E. C. Richards, Limited, that his Ruby ,car is a source of pleasure. After running it carefully for 2,000 miles ...

    Article : 75 words
  16. OILED-UP PLUGS.

    An engine which is addicted to oiling up the sparking plugs is a constant, although sot serious, annoyance provocative of adjectival expression. The trouble can ...

    Article : 135 words
  17. NEW SPARK PLUGS.

    Automobile owners many times go to the expense of having their engines overhauled when s new set of spark plugs would have corrected the trouble. No spark-plug can ...

    Article : 183 words
  18. BUYING TRANSPORTATION BY THE MILE.

    Quality in a motor cor, unlike beauty, is more than skin deep. In the broadest sense quality embraces not only automobile externals—finish and upholstering ...

    Article : 156 words
  19. THE COMPLETE AUSTIN.

    Austin equipment is complete, and is included in the list price. Of the 20 and 12 models the equipment includes' clock, speedometer, automatic windscreen wiper. ...

    Article : 122 words
  20. CHEVROLETS FOR SPRING

    Mann's Motors, Limited, reports that the demand for Chevrolets for spring delivery surpasses the sales record for the past two months. Orders are coming in ...

    Article : 106 words
  21. ENGINE "BALANCING."

    To ensure sweetness of running in the high-grade, modern engine, designers are now insisting on the careful internal machinery of both the inlet and ...

    Article : 134 words
  22. STANDARD CAR SYMBOL.

    Interest attaches to the Standard trade mark for motor cars, which appears on the radiitor cap of the All-British Standard car. It is based on a standard used by ...

    Article : 130 words
  23. VELIE HYDRAULIC BRAKES.

    The trend of the times in automobile construction is to get away from too many arts. The hydraulic brake of the Velie Six is an answer to the call. An ...

    Article : 169 words
  24. RETURN OF MR. MANN.

    News has been received that Mr. F. S. Mann, managing director of Mann's Motors, Limited, arrived at Sydney on return from his Java tour on July 17. He ...

    Article : 39 words
  25. RESERVOIRS OF PETROLEUM.

    In a paper, read before the Institution of Petroleum Technologists (England) by Professor A. W. Nash and Mr. A. G. Shatwhell, it was stated that the annual ...

    Article : 111 words
  26. THE AUSTIN SEVEN.

    The 7-9-h.p. Austin is an ideal car for the lady motorist looking for a suitable vehicle for shopping or pleasure excursions. It is a perfect miniature of the ...

    Article : 150 words
  27. OLDSMOBILE ASCENDENCY.

    According to the annual report of the General Motors Corporation covering the year 1924. the percentage increase in Oldsmobile sales was far greater than that of ...

    Article : 81 words
  28. "COURTESY" A SAFETY FIRST RULE

    To drive always as you would wish others to drive is but a fresh rendering of a better-known quotation (says The Light Car and Cyclecar). and hardly needs ...

    Article : 154 words
  29. POPULAR REO TOURING CAR.

    The agents (Reo Motor Sales, Limited) advise that the Reo touring car is steadily gaining favour. Among recent buyers were Messrs. J. W. Conrick, Popiltah ...

    Article : 55 words
  30. ANOTHER OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVEMENT.

    Following the wonderful performance of the Oldsmobile driven by Francis Birtles across Australia, news is to hand of a remarkable top-gear run of 1,500 miles ...

    Article : 54 words
  31. ENGINE USED AS BRAKE

    Some drivers believe that it is "hard on the engine", to use the compression as a brake when going down steep hills; This is a mistake. Shut off the engine ...

    Article : 74 words
  32. FUTURE SOURCES OF FUEL.

    If the 50,000,000 tons of small coal mined annually, and either left underground or thrown on the waste heap, were subjected to a low temperature distillation ...

    Article : 74 words
  33. THOROUGH STANDARDIZATION.

    The growth of the Citroen output is credible. Commencing with an output of a few cars a day, the factory is now producing 500 a day. Citroen methods may ...

    Article : 123 words
  34. JEWETT PULLING POWER.

    The thrill which cornea from mastery of motion is recognised by owners of Jewett cars. To throttle down almost to a stop, then, pick up without changing ...

    Article : 104 words
  35. AVERAGE SPEED PROBLEMS.

    Speed averaged by a car over a long distance often is deceptive, giving scope to the imagination of driver and passengers. Unless the distance covered is ...

    Article : 151 words
  36. OLDSMOBILE BEARINGS.

    In the development of the motor ear during the nineties one of the problems was to overcome friction of working parts. The roller bearing was being developed ...

    Article : 97 words
  37. SERVICE CONSIDERED IMPORTANT.

    Mann's Motors, Limited, looks upon the development of service stations development South Australia as an important branch of the organization. The ...

    Article : 57 words
  38. RUGBY ON WEST COAST.

    On a recentn 160-mile run made by Mr. K. J. H. Carr; of Port Lincoln, his Rugby took him 33 miles to a gallon of petrol on the hills and sandy roads. Mr. Carr ...

    Article : 73 words
  39. SMART 4-DOOR COACH

    Combining distinction and durability with quality, the Velie 4-door coach offers comfort and beauty at low cost. The four doors afford easy access, and the spacious ...

    Article : 128 words
  40. CHEVROLET TAXICABS.

    From Mann's Motors, Limited, comes the information that a fleet of 50 Chervolets for taxicab service was recently purchased by a large company in Cuba. ...

    Article : 58 words
  41. UPPER CYLINDER LUBRICATION

    Occasionally the recommendation is made to the owner of a new car that be place a small amount of lubricating oil in his petrol tank. That is an old ...

    Article : 152 words
  42. LORRIES.

    The British Dennis lorry is noted for maintaining its high standard of efficiency under all road and load conditions. That is borne out by the steady sales in all ...

    Article : 103 words
  43. PRAISE FOR BUICK

    Messrs. Plane Brothers, of Kielpa, west coast, are owners of a Standard Six Buick touring car delivered in May last. Writing to Eyes & Crowle, Limited, they say:— ...

    Article : 57 words
  44. DODGE BROTHERS SEDAN SELLING.

    As has been mentioned before, the popularity of Docile Brothers closed cars is increasing, and the sales of sedans this winter have been Gratifying. Two more ...

    Article : 80 words
  45. LOCATING ENGINE SQUEAK.

    It is sot unsual to hear a mysterious squeak in a new engine or one that has been run only a few hundred miles. The poise is somewhat perturbing, and the ...

    Article : 137 words
  46. SHELL OIL INSTALLATION.

    The Shell Oil Company's installation for the reception of petrol and kerosine in, bulk and the process of casing it will be shown at the Pavilion Theatre on Monday ...

    Article : 61 words
  47. DODGE BROTHERS COUPE.

    In the showroom of the Waymouth Motor Company, Limited, is a Dodge Brothers coupe, priced at £445, fitted with i five 30 x 5.77 balloon tyres, bumpers, and ...

    Article : 51 words
  48. BATTLING WINDSCREENS

    Sometimes a rattle is caused by contact between the halves of two-piece wind-screnes. Accessory houses can supply small metal clips, incorporating rubber ...

    Article : 41 words
  49. FAMOUS HUDSON.

    The super six chassis of to-day is the finesh Hudson ever built. It retains the qualities of power, reliability, and superb performance for which Hudson is famous. ...

    Article : 117 words
  50. THE CLEVERNESS OF THE ARMY'S TRANSPORT SCHEME.

    Those who followed out the extraordinary, even if readily understandable, development of mechanical transport as an aid to the arts of warfare during the ...

    Article : 193 words
  51. GOODMAN BROTHERS' USED CARS

    Used cars in plenty of variety are offered by Messrs. Goodman Brothers, of Grote street. Their guarantee of free service for two months is a big factor in sales, it being ...

    Article : 54 words
  52. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 231 words
  53. CEIRANO SALES

    Continental Cars, Limited, the distributors of Ceirano cars, advise having delivered to Mr. L. A. Goodman, of Goodman Brothers, Grote street, a 10-15 Ceirano for ...

    Article : 26 words
  54. THE NEW ESSEX.

    The qualities of economy, inexpensive maintenance, and endurance, which won roch wide preference for the former Essex in South Australia, as in other parts of ...

    Article : 116 words
  55. CEIRANO EFFICIENCY

    Mr. H. Spehr, of Millicent, writes as follows to the local Ceirano car agents Continental Care, Limited, Peel street:—"I would like to let yo unknown how pleased ...

    Article : 124 words
  56. DUNCANS' SELL, THE 11,237TH TRUCK.

    That Duncan Motors, Limited, of Franklin street, are receiving preference from buyers of Ford ton trucks is noticeable in the number of orders. During 1923 ...

    Article : 62 words
  57. MAXWELL SALES.

    O. T. Rodda Motors report sales for July to be quite 200 per cent increase of Maxwells sold for the corresponding period last year. Included in this month's ...

    Article : 44 words
  58. CHEVROLET TRUCKS.

    When goods are to be delivered progress demands that they shall be delivered as expeditious, safely, and economically as possible. As the human element is ...

    Article : 126 words
  59. PROTECTION FOR COATS

    Motorists who do a considerable amount of driving have noticed that the backs of their coats frequently become glazed and worn owing to the unavoidable rubbing ...

    Article : 68 words
  60. THE SINGER.

    The frame of the Singer car consists of pressed steel channel side members, with tour tubalar cross members in addition to the engine case extension. It is well ...

    Article : 216 words
  61. BRISK OAKI AND SALES

    That the 1925 Oakland Six is winning favour in this State is indicated by the briskness which characterizes sales on the sports model. The sports equipment ...

    Article : 98 words
  62. NASH IN CENTRAL AUSTRALIA.

    News has been received from Mr. A. King, who left Adelaide early in May on a trip to outlying stations in Central Australia, with two Nash 30-cwt. trucks. ...

    Article : 85 words
  63. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 25 words
  64. MORE SALES FOR GRAHAMS.

    The Waymouth Motor Company. Limited, has reason to be gratified with the success attending the sales of Graham Brothers trucks. Orders are being ...

    Article : 135 words
  65. THE CROSSLEY

    The Crossley car was first designed and manufactured by Crossley Brothers, the, well-known firm of gas engine makers. That company pioneered the making of ...

    Article : 200 words
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