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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 04, 1927

Page

2

Motors and Motoring by Acvar and restless car lore

A survey of early car makers and brand origins notes Harsh on names from Henry Kor to Cadillac and Ford, tracing motor firms, origins, and the impact of vibrating steering wheels like the Rene Thomas design on driver comfort and safety. It covers European and American firms, technology claims, and notable personalities shaping the industry.

Nans Henry Kor A. F. Erskine WH. M. Jewett Hollin Whites J. N Willys EE. S. Jordan Chrysler COW Nash Chandler Wy Fhuirant H.C. Stutz Wyo Morris Sit H. Austin Diodise Brothers Ors Rolls Lowes Yalson Ritey Ramon Er Citrocn Ainer Contimental Firme Mit Fabrica Tala Mitomobili Torino Ant Saaalm Societe Lyonnatae Industrie Mechanique G.w.uk Grieve, Wood, and Keller AUIS F.N Fabrique Nationale Des Armes de Guerre Waverley Tong Mitty Alvis Lagenda Auta Rers Yuuxtadll Orien Tim London Whippet Trojan Wats Ajax Nash Company A. Hercules Lows Content Motors Chisland Flint Pontiac Ouktamid William Trulek Meinl France Rene Thomas

Racing and Research in Touring Car Design

The article explores how racing informs touring car design focusing on chassis and engine development. It notes that steering wheels and evolving engine rev ranges have driven unexpected advances, underscoring racing’s influence on practical component improvements.

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Novel British Motor Bodies Push Open Saloons to Open Air

The article previews two British car designs the Bunloon and the Observation featuring adaptable roofs and mechanical packing. The Sunsaloon converts from closed saloon to open touring form with side windows acting as shields, roof folds to rear, and automated packing. An electrical button enables quick conversion. The Observation body offers open and closed types with cruiser styling.

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Inside a rear-facing cab with twin doors and rearview comfort

The article details a hansom-style carriage with rear-facing seating for three, twin doors that open together, and a rear locker holding six suitcases. It notes a front and back seat layout, a rear screen to protect riders from drafts, and a table on the back door forming a platform. The design aims to keep dust and exhaust away from passengers.

Iiterest Theody Au Fast-Steors

£1000 for Gray's Elegy at a recent party claim

At a recent Tendon party, Augustine Birrell recalled buying a first edition of Gray's Elegy for 2 shillings 6 pence centuries ago and that the book later fetched £100 in America. Reverend James Barr notes the event held at Acton Hall on October 10.

Tendon Augustine Birrell Gray Una America Choo Wail Lnter

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