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22nd November 1927, Page 115

22nd November 1927

Page 115

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Keywords : Taxicab, Chassis, Ac Cars

Of no witness at the Show to the return of the horse. That Government economy is to be more than a stunt.

That steam-wagon chassis are now shown in polished form.

That the real answer to the railway case is being cleverly reserved.

That tyre-makers are amongst the best producers of lasting properties.

That this week's "gate" should be a record for any Commercial Motor Show.

Of a driver who affectionately referred to his twin solids as "my irrepressible twins."

That many fail to remember that the most comfortable seats are those between the axles.

That nobody seems pleased about the coming 21 classes instead of eight for goods by rail.

Of municipal authorities which spend big sums annually on hiring taxicabs for official use.

The query: "Is this not a case where the ownership of cars would save the ratepayers money?"

That the fascination of better coachwork is definitely encashable by progressive bus and charry owners.

That direct feeding of railway stations most often Involves motorbus owners in losses, of 3d. per mile—or more.

That everybody now knows it is 21 years to-morrow since Mr. F. G. Bristow became identified with the C.M.U.A.

That recent braking and pulling-up tests all favour closer driving at speed in line of rOute without any sacrifice of safety.

That small van sales still outnumber lorry sales That some minds as well as gears change badly. That iodine is putting the vitamin's nose out of joint.

That neither will start an engine on a frosty morning.

That either might help the driver to do it.

That the Leyland exhibits were the first to be in position at Olympia.

Of a new significance for the name "Pool of London."

That money spent on efficient garage equipment is money invested.

That it should be the design of the designer to make use of the user, That Saturday will be welcomed by many as a great stand deliverance.

That the wise driver does not always delay lighting up until lighting-up time.

Of the Sentinel six-wheeler as a footlight favourite, although not In the light fantastic class.

That the Armstrong Siddeley Pavesi-type tractor would do well on the "halls' as a contortionist.

Dwellers in Sussex sighing for the day when pneumatic tyres will be compulsory on all motor buses.

That Bradford Education Committee is borrowing 1450 to buy a motor ambulance because at present hasn't a Bean.

That if every motor driver made a practice of driving as if he were carrying eggs, depreciation of chassis and body would be far less rapid..

That there's more prospect of fog than snow, and it isn't possible to prepare for that ; it has to be taken as it comes—and few drivers take it kindly.

That the bodywork at the Show is wonderful.

Of a " knut " inquiring for a sports model Sentinel.

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