Alldays Motors.

Progress, Volume I, Issue 5, 1 March 1906, Page 112

Alldays Motors.

In 1 90 1, when a few of the old-established engineering firms in England were turning their attention to the possibilities of the motor for domestic and commercial uses, Mr. J. E. Jenkmson, the managing director of Messrs. Jenkmson & Co., Ltd., of Wellington and Masterton, Wairarapa, looked in that direction for the supply of a high class of car, but still at a moderate figure, and eventually negotiations were successfully completed with Messrs. Alldays & Onions Pneumatic Engineering Company, Ltd., of Birmingham, the makers of the now famous Alldays motors. Established m 1650 (over two and a half centuries), the excellence of their .metal- working and engineering specialities is known to engineering concerns throughout the world. That the selection of the Alldays cars has been a judicious one is splendidly exemplified 111 the success of the machines already in use m the Wairarapa. One particular instance is worthy of note a io-12-h.p. double-cylinder Alldays tonneau recently supplied to Dr. M. a'Beckett McCarthy, successfully climbed, without changing from direct drive, a hill that all other cars, including some rated up to 20 h.p., had to change gears to surmount, even without passengers. This climb on direct drive is all the more remarkable as the car carried five persons up. A special and valuable feature on the Alldays car is a sprag which prevents any possibility of the car running: back should it be necessary to stop on a grade. This sprag acts independently of the three powerful metal-to-metal expanding brakes. Three speeds forward and one reverse are effected by Panhard gears of generous proportions, the drive is direct on high speed by universally jointed cardan shaft, thus avoiding necessity of exposed chains. The wide tread, 4ft. Bin., is specially noticeable, and although this is optional, it must effect a considerable saving m tyres. Another convenient arrangement made by Messrs. Jenkinson & Co., Ltd., with the manufacturers is that the finish and upholstering is executed to purchaser's individual wishes, and comprehensive stocks of duplicate and spare parts are consigned with each car. For domestic, professional, or business uses the Alldays motors seem to be all that is desired. The contour of the bodywork is pleasing, and ample accommodation is provided for luggage when touring. We have to thank Messrs Jenkinson & Co., Ltd., for the above illustration.