OLYMPIA MOTOR EXHIBITION.

Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16987, 9 November 1920, Page 9

OLYMPIA MOTOR EXHIBITION.

A SPLENDID DISPLAY.

The thousands who attended the Olympia Motor Exhibition yesterday were enthusiastic at tho splendid display of motor vehicles and allied lines vrhich is being mado at the King Edward Barracks The wonderful progress that has been made in the motor world during the past few years has never been better demonstrated in Christehurch than at this show, and thus thero need he no surprise, when it is considered wtiat an interesting subject is here dealt with, that nmong the visitors are t-o many who themselves do not, own cars. Tho ex'ubition embraces tho latest models of Tiritain. the Continent and America, tho different styles of tho several countries being dHplaVecHn a manner -which serves out tho Ix'st points of cacii. TiTo playing of Mr 'Willyams's orchestra adds to the enjoyment of the exhibition, which is under the patronage of his Excellency the Governor-General, and is open daily from 10 a.m. till ili p.m. It will bo continued throughout tho week.

SOME LEADING EXHIBITS.

(.PtrPLisHED Ny Ahrangemest.)

MESSRS STOREY AND CO.,

LIMITED

THE FIIIST AND FOREMOST

EXHIBIT

It is a (significant fact that the splendid exhibit of this firm has been accorded tho premier position in the Olympia. Immediately on entering one is ]iict by tho two most famous of English cars for which Messrs Storey and Co., Ltd., arc the agents. One, the famous "Humber," coming from Coventry, possesses a -perfection of design and construction that foretells of tho important part tho "Humber" will play m motoring in this Dominion. Fitted with tho famous "Sankey" steel wheels, this car leaves littlo to be desired on any point—tho Humbor being easily tho engineering masterpiece of tho wholo Olynipia. Tho Rumbcr prices nro most moderate, when its many excellencies arc taken into consideration, tho big Humbor selling at £1100, and tho smaller model £830. [Our readers will note that these prices were erroneously credited to tho "Calthorpo" in our issuo of yesterday.! The other English car for which Messrs Store? and Co., Ltd., are agents, is the wellknown "Calthorpe." This car is fitted witji diso wheels, and the most critical investigation only serves to reveal additional features of excellence. Messrs Storey and Co. aro also agents for two American enrs. One is the wellknown ''Allen"—a. f\na three-soater car with a locally-builfc body' Tho other, a fLve-scater "!>ort" —tho "great value car," selling for £500 complete, and comparing; more than favourably with other cars costing in the region of £600. Messrs Storey and Co. aro to be complimonted on the excellence of their cars, nnd their exhibit, will introdttco them to many folic who hare not yet visited their well-appointed garage in Hereford street.

"BIG TREE."

•IT'S EVERYWHEREr-WHY?

A splendid exhibition of motor oils is roado by Messrs A. S. Paterson tind Co., tho solo Now Zealand distributors of "Big Treo" petroleum pn^h^t 3 - It is easily found —tho "big tree" placards reminding the motorist of the great use inado of many a big tree ulongsido traffic roads throughout New Zealand. "Big Tree ,, is growing bigger in this country—the demand for it is ever increasing, so that it is ofttimes difficult to #ipply sufficient. Onco or twice, when shipments have I>eon scarce, some regular users of "Big Tree ,, have found it necessary to take some other brand. But their involuntary desertion of the king of motor fuels was purely temporary. Today they get tho full power of their engine again; they're using "Big Tree." Stocks on hand, and to hand, nre now sufficient for all normal requirements." Two new grades of "Big Tree" products are now being introduced, to meet a. demand for power motor spirit and power benzine at a lower prico tba.n tho standard grades, and these arc quoted on application. ]t should be unnecessary to tell motorists that for winter motoring they should use an oil that will flow freely at £cro. All oils do not possess the Low Cold- Test feature —notably the paraffin-base oils, which thicken ut> under cold, and often cause great damage to tho motor. Scored cylinders, wornout batteries and bearings often result from the uso of oils that freeze when the thermometer gets below eight or ten degrees above zero. "Big Tree" special Winter Ford Oil starts with the engine, flows freely at aero, and leaves less , carbon. - -~„■. Other well-known "Big Tree" Petroleum .Products include "Big. Tree" motor oils, cylinder oils, turbine oils, Diesel cylinder oil, engine and machine oils, separator oils, and "Big Treo gearoline, for heavy machinery, hoists —lubricating oils; in fact, for every class of machinery. Kvery day tho xisers of engines and other machinery are becoming convinced of tho fact that "Big Tree," tho oil that is refined right from tho right oil, keeps down wear tear, and repair, whilst motorigts ]-now "Big Treo" keeps compression tight and cylinders clean. Those's a world of truth in tho slogan, "A little lubricates a lot." Messrs A. S. Pater; son and Co.' guarantee "Big Tree motor oils to lubricate perfectly the cvlinders of cars for which they arc recommended. Such oils are an insurance They protect tho -ritaJs of the oncine against friction and carbon: lengthen tho life of every bearing and ©verv moving part. "Big Tree" is everywhere. uhy? Ask any user, and follow his example.

SIGNIFICANT FIGURES

SO PER CENT. OF CARS EXPORTED FROM: A3LERICA DURING 1920 WILL HAVE GOODYEARTYRES.

Evcrv motorist has had tihe claims of various tyres set- before him at some time or other. One garage advises its clients to use this tyre, another tyre dealer says his tyres are best, and so it goes on until the man who owns the car gets confused, and frartkly admits that he doesn't know -what make of tyres to fit to his car. Every claim for tvre superiority must bo backed up with'concrete facts, not suppositions— every claim must be proved,-and proved; beyond question. Tho Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Co. make no exaggerated claims for their products; but they invite motorists to truv one Goodyear tyre, test it on tho back wheel or a car that is continually doing hard -work, then leave tßie tyre to prove all the good things said about it. Back of every Goodyear tyre are years of jesearc-h. on the part of Goodyear experts. They are deeigned to give

Teal lasting prorc ] "S^' economical on n- niileagu basi?- v- 1 year Tvres aro not only niado to « lon- time, but they arc also dosigHCd to absorb Vad fliock irficn tlio. ca i>. drivon at high sprod. In attaining. - combination of cushioning power ami wear resistance, Goodyear experts n.i'«_ divided the stross Lcnveon iho n" l ' nUilitv and the touch ruW;er connwunrt of the tvre—the siuo walls bend «1> easilv w-licn tJhe car i« o'.or «- even places in tho road., and thov m. p hack just as easily when tho obetriktion has been passed. A rfiort time aco ft collection γ-as made ot many Ooodvcar tyres that had -iven good «"'^ e - The first thousand of thoin Miat camo in had nveraped tf>"4 mile- eacli. !»-■ owners of these tyres attnlmtoci th-ir geed service to tvro things—-nrst, exceedingly good quality in tho tries, nnd, Bccond. proper tyro care. -\Jair\ motorists are now areraping from >ow to 12,000 and 1-3.000 milos from their Goodvcar tvrcs. Here are facts ieiaiing to "Gocdycars" : More than uO p« cent, of new Amorican ears have Ooociyear Tyres! Moro tbaii <10 per ter.t. oi : cars "equipped with cord tyres ffo out on ••Goodyoar's." Iforo than 70 pei cent, of American trucks whippedl v.itll pnoumatie tyres are μ-ihk out on tjoociyeav Cord Tyres. .Moro than 3-j pel cent, of tho "new American trucks and trailers equipped with solid tyres are l)pin<r delivered -en Goodyear-*! -\' ort*a»T4s per cent, of .ill new Anienc-an motor-cycles are on Goodyear lyres, more than o0 per cent, of new riioocrtyred carriages are on Gv-odycax carriago rubber! More t'nan 80 per cent, or verv airplanes built in America can-y Goodyear Tyres and accessories, and more' than 7» prr cent, of nwv f l ]' equipped -with rul.lier heels in IJ-" will have Goodyear "VVingfoot. Heels. Goodyear Tyres, Bo'.ting, Hose, and Piston Pftckins are now liemg nxhibnea by the New Zealand Tyre and Rubber Co. on stnnds l> and C nt the Olympia ft/iow. Visitors should note tho 40 x o "Goodycar's" on the sjaiid. These tyres hold the unique record of covering 27,000 miles in the servico oi tho Tima.ru Bus Co. Goodyear Tyres mean a safer nresent and a better iuture.

THE NEW "PAIGE" CAR

EXHIBITED AT WRIGHT BROS.'

NEW GAKAGE

M.<s*rs Wright Bros, arc shoeing at their new garage opposite King L'dwnrd Barrrrrks. in C'ashrl street., the '■.Paige" Car. The -'Paige" has already made a name for itself oil -New Zealand road?, and rightly claims admiration wherever seen. There nro two models on exhibition —tho eoveu-scater and ilvp-passengcr types, .mid mofonsts i will find much tn interest them in tho methods of ignition ami control, while tho roomy freedom, wider and deeper scats—a combination of beautiful appearance and practical comfort —must make mi immediate appeal to people whose buying judgment is guided by good taste. ■Mr C. AVridit (late of tho Canterbury Motor Co.); ' s already well and favourably known to Christ church motorists. "You may tell them I/will be xery glad to see. my old friends here "Wd Mr Wright) to a. Pressman. Mr Wright went on to say: "And I hope, by turning out tho tcv.v best jobs, and with my friends' continued recommendation, "to make many new friends from day to day. They can bo assured that only competent mechanics will be engaged on tno plant. Wo would rather do less work, and d'o it properly, than employ a staff of incompetents to cope with a> rush of work in a slovenly, unsatisfactory manner. Wo v/ill guarantee a satisfactory job." Messrs Wright Bros, aro right out to make an immediate success of their garage, and with this in view a thoroughly up-to-date repair plant will be it> is hoped, in about a fortnight's time. Every piece of motor; repair equipment which' will help to produce high-grade work with unusual promptitude, will bo installed. The garage is roomy, and will be replete with offices, waiting-rooms, petrol store, and so on. This fine garago would have been completed ero t'his but for shortago of building materials. As it is, garaging is obtainable for quite a number of ears, tho absence of the full conoretq floor being an inconvenienco easily forgiven in tho fact of the extremely handy situation. Visitors who park their cars at Messrs Wright Bros.' Garage, Cashel street, will only havo a fov steps to go to the Olympia Show, a.s tfcis line garago ib right opposite the Barracks.

STAND 4 ATOLYMPIA. CLAIMS BIG SHARE OF ATTENTION. 'An interesting display is held by Messrs David Crozicr and Co., at tho Oiympia motor exhibition. On stand four aro two exceptionally fiiio cars —a 20 h.p. four-Eeater Coupe model "Austin," and a handsome 11.9 |'Beaii."i Tlie Austin car has been specially imported for a. South .Canterbury lady, and doubtless that lady is a. very good judge as to what a good car should be, for it must bo admitted ,by all that the Austin shows unusual strength and grace, while the interior of the body is built and designed to give the greatest possiblo amount of comfort. It has a roomy four-seater streamline body. The front passenger seats aro movable so as to allow easy access to the l-eai* 'ivliilo the sliding; scut of the driver is adjustable to any angle. The hood is of black rainproof material, and can be lowered and raised with case. Tho general finish of the Austin is in tho best nickel, and the interior is finished •in finely grained coloured leather. This fino car is painted in three standard colours, grey, dnrk green and blue. The 11.9 "Bean,"- which keeps company with tho Austin on stand four is an English car that has proved its value as a dependaulo motor time and again. The engine is of the four cylinder Monobloc type, ,bore G9 m.m. stroke, 120 m.m. The throttle ignition levers aro mounted above tho steering wheel, not rotating with the, wheel, and a foot accelerator is provided. The steering is of worm and worm wheel type, giving four independent positions of wear on worm wheel. Tho "Bean" is fitted with 760 x 00 "Dunlops" consisting of three grooved, one plain, and ono steel studded. The Austin and the Bean of course remain on stand 4 for the rest of tho week.

SILVERTON RUBBER COMPANY. •

THE GREAT AEROPLANE TYKE.

Though not represented at tho Olympia Motor Carnival, owing to the nonarrival of the samples of their famous tyres, the Silver ton JRubber Company, of 165 Manchester street, called the attention of a "Press" representative to tho great display of their speciality—the famous Palmer cord tyres. As a test of what these tyres are, it may be stated that during tho Great "War the whole output of the Silverton rubber works on tho Thames in England was appropriated by the [Defence authorities, and not an aeroplane left the British shores but was equipped with this tyre which was \jsed by the fighting and bombing aeroplanes, "and the Palmer cord tyres thus achieved a great reputation. It is claimed for them, that they are the best tyros ever produced. A supply of them the first received since tho coramandeerins of tho factory by tho British Government, came ton late to enter in the exhibition in the King Edward Barracks, but it is not too late to show

them to the visitors to the- city, who will find them of British make and thoroughly good throughout and those interested should visit lC.j Manchester street to see for themselves what this famous tyre, useful alike iu pence aucl ■war, is like. HENRY J. RANGER. A SPLENDID OF CAHS. Mr Henry J. UangW. of the Christchurch Garage, displays a very fine range of the well-known and popular Cnevrolefc Cars. The pride of place was giyen_ to tho "F.B. 40" Sedan (price £875). This very line example of Chevrolet -workmanship waa designed to satisfy the most discriminating taste?, its appointments, complete in every detail, aro characterised with » toucli of appealing individuality seldom encountered in tlib car world." It is n beautiful car iu every meaning 'of the word, and it illustrates, tho enre and taste exorcised in the creation of its sup<?rb design. We noticed amongst other important features, adjustable seat for the driver. tilting steering wheel, largo dome light in tho eeilinjr. window -regulators, double latch safety door, locks,'and Tip' bolstered in the best quality of French velour. TH.E , "F.B, 20" ROADSTER (PJKICE £625). This car has a particularly smart appearance, is beautifully sprung, deep comfortable upholstery, and 'is very efficient, especially on hills. Its engine has overhead valves, which is the stnndard type with all Chovrolets. H.T. magneto, zenith carburettor. Hot point msmifold for low gravity > tuel, rotary oil pump. "Water-pump circulation. Elf-etrio self->tarter. Bright nntt dim head-lights, speedometer. "Fully equipped modern instrument hoard. Altogether, it is a ear that appeals to cue from the first glanco. THE "FOUR-N'JNETS ,, TOURING CAR (PRICE £405). -Is -one of tho best known and most popular cars in tho I>ominiou. Its ability to do 30 m.p.g. on potrol, 1000 jn.p.g. on oil, and big tyro mil en g< , , has made it famous for its wonderful economy, whilst its hill-climbing qualities on' the top-gear are acknowledged by all. It was in an early model of this car j that Mr Hunger established the Christ-; church-to- Duuedin-and-roturn-snmn-day j record. This journey was accomplished j with tho gear lover locked. Average speed 32 i m.p.h.: petrol consumption i>o m.p.jr. This record was accomplished on April 7th, IOIV, and still holds against, everything else on wheels. THE "FOUR-NINETY" ROADSTER (PIUCJS £395"). la an ideal car for doctors nnd protional men, or for small families. I THE 3-SEATER. SPECIAL (I'JIICE £i<ij) Is a. snug and comfy little ear, greatly admired by all, especially the ladies, it has a special locally-mado body, and is trimmed in real leather; special windscreen, roomy compartment for luggage, find altogether was one of tho most attractive cars in the exhibition. Tho Chevrolet exhibit is otio that Mr Hanger has every reason jto bo proud of. and is boxtnd to make No. 11 of especial interest to tho public. THE ENGINEERING AND MOTOR WORKS. A RISING FIRM. At the comer of C'ashel street and Cambridge terrace, the Engineering and Motor Works have started a repairing department, which country residents, coming to town, should find or great utility, for tho firm cater for tho overhaul or ,all kind** of mot'or engines, as ■well as tho repair and installations of all sorts of electrical works. Experts alone attend to tho repairs, and though comparatively only lately started, tho firm ha,vo already mado good headway in tho motor -world. As a proof o"f the utility of tho works to town and ccounfcry customers, cars from Timaru to Culverden are being attended to, as -well as from city residents, thus speaking woll for tho satisfaction the; work done in that corner shop lias j given its patrons. Thus those who aroj in want of a. radical or partial overhaul of engines, radiator, electrical batteries, j etc., should remember that these can bo efficiently attended to at the Engineering and Motor Works, 93 Cambridge terrace, on the \"way to the Olympia Exhibition, whero 33. B. Bnckhurst. a, properly qualified electrician and engineer, will personally attend to their requirements and guarantee satisfaction. TWO QUALITY CARS. THE CHALMERS AND THE' HUSTQN-HORN&BY. Two cars whoso lino record has long preceded -their recent arrival in New Zealand, are tho Chalmers and tho Rustoii-fiorasby. Tho Canterbury distributing ngent is Mr IC. E\ England, motor engineer and importer, Bedford row, Christchurch, and tho cars aro well displayed at the Olympia Exhibition on. stands 8 and £. '•* Taking tho Iluston-Horasby car. first —this is an English car of exceptionally fine appearance and quality, built by a big British, engineering concern capitalised since the war to amalgamate the world-famed Ruston-Proctor organisation with another house of equal magnitude, but less widelyv known , The new firm is known as Huston and Hornsby, of Lincoln and Grantham. During tho Avar this firm undertook very largo contracts for tho manufacture of aeroplanes and aeroplane engines, for which they built a special Factory and installed a comprehensive plant of tho most modern machinery, which is eminently suitable for mass production of motor-cars. It has been decided to dovote this plant to the production of tho new Ruston-Homsby car, which has been designed to meet the demand for a comfortable touring car of medium power, and, owing to tho very largo number laid down, will be produced rfnd sold at a moderate price. No trouble or expense has b,een spared to produce a car that will compete with the best known British cars in reliability, power, comfort, and general utility. It is of tho most modern design and manufactured of the best materials by 'killed craftsmen. The engine is of four cylinders of 80 m-ni bore and 130 m-m stroke, developing 35 h.p. on the brake. Tho ignition is by high tension magneto, of British manufacture, with easily adjustable timing. Tho Marie?, the most perfect steering gear designed, has been provided; gears are. replaced by cams and ball and roller bearings; 'practically frictionless, unwearable, and incapable of developing bat-k lash, fitted with large band-wheel. The steering arms are of high tensile drop forgings. Tho body i s ~a 4-5 seater streamline, upholstered in leather, wtih disappearing hood and adjustable front seats and wind-screen. Tho wheel base is 9ft 9in; wheel track 4ft Bin, and the clearance 9in. The other appointments are of the finest in manufacture and design, and suited to the most exacting taste. The Chalmers, "America's Favourite Six. , ' Easy running, noiseless j starting, gentle, acceleration, increased power, no jolting, and economy of I petrol. Those are a few of the features [of the "Hot Spot ,, Chalmers. Prompti'ly accelerated from 2% miles per hour to ■ twenty, forty, fifty miles without

effort or trouble, mapnificent upboktered, beautifully finished, and mechanically perfect, tho Chalmers commands respect in any company. Mr England has on exhibition a thm , - seater finished in brown, a five-senw that is a picture in its white coat, and the blue-black seven-soflter mode!. Ifsides a stripped chassis enamelled >>» white. Tho* "hot spot'' <ind "ram's horn," distinctive feature?, nro worthy of moro than passing notice. The mixturo from the carburetter i< broken up into firo dry gns by the action of the f onions "Hot Spot," while "Ram's Horn" conveys it to all the cylinders equally in all temperatures and at- all speeds'. The motor is at all times uniformly powerful, and quickly sivo. * Sitting in the rear seat of tho Chalmers you can neither feel nor hear the encino in the chassis. The wonderful "Hot Spot ,, nnd "Ram's Horn*' kill vibration, make throbbing; impossible, and provide the smoothest find most consistent, power obtainable. Try fi few miles with your foot on tho throttle, nnd you will realise why tho Chalmers is one of the few really great cars in tho world. Trial runs are being arranged in rotation, and Mr England can possibly iix ono to-day for you.