The Improved Rugby Four and Six Prices Listed
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1927
Page
2
Braking advances and highway safety in early motoring
The article surveys the push for four wheel and hydraulic brakes, praising simplicity and automatic servo mechanisms. It recalls early license plate woes in France, notes rising race prizes in America, and describes Indianapolis and other speedways, while positing that the basic motor car design has changed little since Levassor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Don’t Speed Up A New Car Advice On Early Running
Motorists should avoid testing a new car at full power during the first hundreds of miles. Engines loosen with gentle, gradual running to 200 300 miles at 26 mph level and 30 mph downhill. A Morris washer limits throttle early, reducing speed and aiding early change down on hills. Lubrication should be watched as the engine warms and oil flows before heavy work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assor
Morris
Morris cars pioneer in design and manufacturing
It is not generally appreciated that besides being a pioneer in motor car design Mr W R Morris the man ufacturer of Morris cars in the earlier days set up several important initiatives and ventures shaping the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Morris
Morris Cars
Captain Cobham
R. L. Mayo
Arthur Street
Wellington
Wright Heaton & Co
Motoring record on Alms Hill tests drivers of the era
In 2013 Mor Morris aimed to climb Alms Hill near Henley the famed test for cars. A rival firm lent him Parsons chains enabling the climb but the owner’s car lacked power and failed. The donor firm’s center man was reprimanded for aiding a rival against his interests. Morris later recounts continuing experiences with Morris cars and the hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
Mor Tetaues
Henley
Mir Morris
Morris
Ing'y
Parsons Chain
Elen
Morris Oreatsation
Vic
Alms Hill
Pwr Best
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