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  2. THE MOTORING WORLD

    There is a former officer, of the A.I.F. in Adelaide who is a warm admirer of the Austin car, as a result of his experiences with one of them in France. An Austin ...

    Article : 232 words
  3. FRONT-WHEEL DRIVEN.

    The British Alvis Company has produced new racing car, which embodies many interesting mechanical details. The vehicle, which employs front-wheel drive ...

    Article : 81 words
  4. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 472 words
  5. RIBBED BRAKE DRUMS.

    On cars of high speed it is often noticed that the brake drams are ribbed. The two chief reasons are to improve the cooling properties, and to increase the ...

    Article : 52 words
  6. DODGE PEOPLE BUSY.

    That more Dodge Brothers motor vehicles were Bought during the first six months of this year in South Australaia than any other make of car is, according ...

    Article : 100 words
  7. MOTORING ROUND AUSTRALIA.

    Recently a man with a spirit of adventure advertised for a light car suitable for a trip Tight round Australia. An 11.4 Citroen has been chosen by him. The ...

    Article : 82 words
  8. STRENGTH OF STUDEBAKER.

    While proceeding to the Hunt Club Meeting at O'Halloran Hill on Saturday an owner of a Studebaker Light Six telephoned to Duncan & Fraser, Limited, to ...

    Article : 156 words
  9. ALL-BRITISH STANDARD CAR.

    Duncan & Fraser, Limited, [?] street, Adelaide, distributers of the all-British standard car, reports brisk business. The following have recently taken ...

    Article : 141 words
  10. VELIE OWNER PLEASED.

    Last week a Velie owner reported to the local agent that he had completed a trip from Adelaide to Snowtown, Bute, Kadina, and surrounding districts. Wallaroo, ...

    Article : 112 words
  11. HUPMOBILE EIGHT.

    The latest Hupmobile model has a straight-eight cylinder engine, a type which is gaining steadily in favour in America. ...

    Article : 944 words
  12. BUICK "SEALED" CHASSIS.

    Interest is being shown in the Buick sealed chassis, to be seen at the showroom of Eyes & Crowle, Limited. To any one interested in motor car construction the ...

    Article : 94 words
  13. BIANCHI CARS.

    During the week Madame Blanchi, wife of the famous Italian car manufacturer, who is visiting Australia, called at the Maughan-Thiem Motor Company ...

    Article : 66 words
  14. REPLENISHMENT OF BATTERY.

    Every fortnight in summet time and every month in winter the level of the liquid in each cell of the battery should be inspected and distilled water added ...

    Article : 83 words
  15. NASH BRAKES.

    An outstanding feature of the Nash car is the four-wheel braking system, of the mechanical type, fully equalized from right to left and from front to rear. The ...

    Article : 154 words
  16. DETACHING CYLINDER HEADS.

    On many cars there is do convenient projection to assist one in getting a grip on the cylinder head during the process of dismantling. The threaded portions of ...

    Article : 58 words
  17. WATER PUMP PACKING.

    Motorists should know what course to follow if the water pump of a car leaks at the gland. If tightening the nut does not stop the leak, the gland needs to be ...

    Article : 80 words
  18. DODGE BROTHERS SEDAN.

    The Waymouth Motor Company, Limited, may well be pleased with the popularity of the Dodge Brothers dosed car. Many hare been sold lately. In ...

    Article : 94 words
  19. STANDARD CAR FEATURES.

    Cars of British production hold a high place this year. The British Standard car has borne an enviable reputation since its first appearance in 1903. and each new ...

    Article : 94 words
  20. CHEVROLET SERVICE DEPARTMENT.

    Mann's Motors, Limited, have arrangements well under way for the transfer of service facilities from the temporary station at 161 Franklin street, to the ...

    Article : 61 words
  21. HAND-MADE CARS.

    With characteristic aptness of phrase the Americans have coined a term to describe that British system of motor car production which treats each vehicle as a ...

    Article : 171 words
  22. FOUR WHEEL BRAKES.

    With, the introduction of four-wheel braking systems, which bid fair to become somewhere akin to standard practice in modern car designs, there has arisen the ...

    Article : 86 words
  23. OAKLAND GIVES SATISFACTION.

    Adding his endorsement of the score of letters, H. C. Richards, Limited, have received from pleased owners, Mr. N. T. Roberts, of Broken ...

    Article : 59 words
  24. EXTRAORDINARY TYRE MILEAGE.

    Economical upkeep is a big feature with a motor car that sees daily service, and the following testimony from Messrs. Parsons & Parsons, Adelaide, is worth ...

    Article : 91 words
  25. CITROEN SIMPLICITY.

    Last week a lady called at the show-rooms of the Maughan-Thiem Motor Company, and stated that she purchased an 11.4 h.p. five-seater Citroen touring car ...

    Article : 88 words
  26. Advertising

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    Advertising : 272 words
  27. AMERICAN HUMOUR.

    In the United States they hare a subtle way of dealing with the subject of motor dangers. The following example is taken from Kew York Life:—"Over one hundred ...

    Article : 61 words
  28. BUICK CLOSED CARS.

    The popularity of the Buick closed models is increasing. Coaches, sedans, and coupes are fitted with imported Fisher bodies, the design and finish of which is ...

    Article : 57 words
  29. DECEPTION OF SPEED.

    There is harly anything in motoring more deceptive than speed, and the -worst is "average speed." Reports of remarkable average speeds maintained over this ...

    Article : 270 words
  30. STUDEBAKERS FOR BROKEN HILL.

    On Saturday last Duncan &, Fraser, Limited, the South Australian distributors, delivered five new 1925 Studebaker care to buyers in Broken Hill. That delivery sets ...

    Article : 80 words
  31. VELIE ATTRACTS CROWDS__

    The Velie six aeroplane type engine working in the windows of the Maughan-Thiem Motor Company, continues to draw, spectators. The company [?] ...

    Article : 38 words
  32. RUGBY ON SANDHILLS.

    That the sandhills at the head of Torkeep crossing, near Port Augusta, are a strenuous test of any car is shown by the fact that an average of 25 motorists ...

    Article : 73 words
  33. THE BATTERY.

    There are only a few things essential to the good condition of a battery:—The correct level of the electrolyte. The correct specific gravity of toe liquid, and ...

    Article : 108 words
  34. FIELD OF INVENTION.

    The various parts of a motor car provide the modern inventor with a wide scope for the exercise of originality. Judging by British specifications, the ...

    Article : 48 words
  35. MORRIS CARS IN DEMAND.

    The opinion recently expressed that there was a decided swing toward British made cars is confirmed by the excellent business being done with Morris ...

    Article : 135 words
  36. DODGE BROTHERS SET NEW RECORD.

    Dodge Brothers have been establishing records continuously for several months, and that of the week ended April 11 is the best in the company's history. With ...

    Article : 141 words
  37. JEWETT SIX ENGINES.

    in toe Jewett six-cylinder engines the construction produces great power. The 3½-in. bore and 5-in. stroke give a piston displacement of 249 cubic inches, and ...

    Article : 63 words
  38. ALL BRITISH MOTORS

    Mr. Walter Turner, the tyre specialist, deals almost solely in British motor cars, tyres, and accessories. He is the South Australian distributing agent for the Alvis ...

    Article : 98 words
  39. GOOD WORK WITH DORT SIX.

    The work performed by the Dort is exemplified in the case of Mr. H. J. Edwards, Clare. He, doing hire work, states that he has travelled 9,000 miles ...

    Article : 127 words
  40. SERVICE INFLUENCES SALES.

    That Duncan Motors, Limited, give an after-sale service appreciated by car buyers is shown by another Ford car b purchased by the Australian ...

    Article : 120 words
  41. DOUBLE CORD TYRES.

    Whereas ordinary tyres possess the quality of resilience or bounce, the shock from such bouncing being transmitted to the body of the car and the chassis, the ...

    Article : 126 words
  42. A MAGNETO HINT.

    When the armature is removed from a magneto, the magnets should be handled carefully, and not subjected to jars. To prevent demagnetization, a piece of iron ...

    Article : 49 words
  43. TORQUE ROD INSPECTION

    In a tour of inspection of the car the owner should not overlook the torque, rod bearings. Those bearings are subjected to great strains, which nave a tendency ...

    Article : 67 words
  44. THE RUGBY OUTBACK.

    Having constantly to travel along roads which are mostly beds of creeks, Mr. T. Fitzgerald, of Part Augusta, has had ample opportunity to test the springing ...

    Article : 199 words
  45. OVERLAND DOES OVERLAND

    "What's in a name?" "A lot, of course!" is the enthusiastic reply of hundreds of Overland car owners. Overland is really more than a mere car name for its ...

    Article : 130 words
  46. THE CHARRON 8-H.P. MODEL.

    Murray Turner, Waymouth street, the South Australian agent for Moon and Delage motor cars, is putting the finishing touches to a shipment of Charron 8.h.p. ...

    Article : 85 words
  47. NASH FORCE FEED LUBRICATION.

    Nash developed the new high-pressure oil system much farther than is customary to assure long and satisfactory serrice. Few manufacturers completely ...

    Article : 145 words
  48. Advertising

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    Advertising : 29 words
  49. CONSISTENT ECONOMY.

    The Rugby car is considered economical by most folk who drive it, and the opinion of Mr. A. Jensen, of Kapunda, is no exception to the role. Keeping an accurate ...

    Article : 129 words
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