The show—taken as a whole—is practical and not spectac- ular.
Two examples Of the spectacular are Italian, one being the red and cream "Airways Saloon" on a Lancia chassis, the other being a magnificent cream coloured touring Isotta- Fraschini. Not far from the last-named is a long low touring ear in white with red upholstery. This is the 36/220 super- charged Mercedes with a guaranteed speed of over one hundred and ten miles an hour. For those who can afford to pay the 42,300 for it•this _ca.i will be a revelation. At the opposite end of the scale the Riley " nine " is having a big success. Several of these cars are shown, the most popular 'being the Monaco fabrie saloon with adjustable front seats, costing 4285. In addition to a cheaper saloon and a sports four- seater, there is a Brookla,nds nine with a special engine and two-seater body, costing 1395. The Riley nine " has a four-speed box with -a third speed of exceptional silence in operation. Quite near on Stand 70 is another popular" nine" —the Humber. There is a very complete range of no fewer than eleven Humber cars, so that a purchaser can be sure of getting the -exact size and type of car hewislies. The Humber has
long had a name for reliability and efficiency which is likely to be more than sustained by the present range of models. The cellulose finish on the 20 h.p. tourer, applied by a special process, is quite excellent.
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