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HORSELESS VEHICLE THE BUICK OF TWENTY-FIVE
YEARS AGO
FINE WORK 1928 OLDSMOBILE CAR IS
THE CHINA MAIL,
NEW "652
OUTSTANDING CHRYSLER
MODEL
A BEAUTIFUL BODY
Beauty in a motor car you dis- corn at a glance. Regardless of other qualities in an automobile; your first impression--often a lasting Impression-is conveyed by the car's lines, contours, pro- portions, and colour harmonies.
These elements Chrysler crafts men combine in the new "65" models to achieve a beauty in finitely superior to the ordinary appeal.
From the outset, Chrysler en gineers had the ideal that the new Chrysler "65" should be the world's finest moderately-priced six. They would design the car to convey, in an artistic, tasteful manner, a feeling of perfect com. fort, unlimited speed and great power. Their painstaking efforts have led to an entirely new design of striking beauty.
CAR SPEED RECORD
RAY KEECH RECEIVES ANNUAL
AWARD.
WAKEFIELD TROPHY
Ray Keech, holder of the world's automobile speed record, will receive an annual award of £1,000, nearly $5,000, as long as he holds the title. by reason of winning the Wakefield gold trophy, donated by Sir Charles Wakefield, noted English patron “öf | sports, and has already received the first payment of the honor arium.
The Payments
The payment amounting to $586.12, covering the period from April 22 to May 31, has, already been transmitted to the record holder, and the payment from the fund will be made to him on monthly basis.
a
This announcement has been
made by the Contest Board of the American Automobile Association, following receipt of word from Sir Charles that the record has been formally ratified and accepted.
Keech
record
Speed Record..
Fleetness is emphasised by every detail. Stream-lined bodies PRO-are low-hung on a lengthened
won the world's speed chassis, and as you look at the.
nt Daytona Beach, Fla., new Chrysler "65," hugging the road, it seems to be eagerly await-on April 18, when, under the ing the driver's touch on the ac- auspices of the A. A. A. Contest Board, he drove a car designed as celerator.
a Triplex with three Liberty motors, at the rate of 207.55 miles per hour. defeating the previous record of Capt. Malcolm Campbell, noted English racing driver. The car was built by J. M. White of Philadelphia.
DUCT OF MUCH STUDY
CHANGES FOR BETTER
Automobile manufacturers gen-
In front, the design is radically erally do not make radical changes
different. Radiator, hood and in the design of their products un- less they are certain that the change cowl are higher, and this increase is an improvement over the pre-in height has been so proportion- ed to the increased length that it accentuates a speedy and power ful appearance,
sent design.
Sir Charles Wakefield has re- quested the A. A. A., as the Ameri- can official race governing body, to handle the payments
of the annual reward to the record holder.
When General Motors brought out the 1928 Oldsmobile line it presented to the public the result One of the first features that of much study, experience and hard will strike your eye is the distinc- No tive radiator design. Only a par testing at the Proving Ground. one opinion was accepted without row, oval section of chrome-plated question. Advice. W38 obtained shell. is visible. Harmonising from Oldsmobile officials, experts with the distinctive shape of the of General Motors, designers from radiator is the chrome-plated chrome steel exhaust valves: the new bowl- | Invar strut pistons: full force feed the Fisher Body Corporation, and cowl band and Oldsmobile dealera who are in contact shaped chrome-plated headlamps, oil system: oil filter, air cicaner; directly with the public. Numerous supported by a gracefully arched manifold heat control; impulse women were consulted to obtain the tie-rod. The cowl lamps match neutraliser; integral. crankcase feminine judgment upon elements the headlamps, and enhance the ventilation, etc.
next appearance, of the hood as- Scores of advantages are pre- of appearance and charm.
sembly by concealing the light sent in the new Chrysler 65" The to afford maximum comfort. coles in hollow brackets. radiator cap, lower and broader, Rubber shims, placed between the its wings now low sweeping, per body and frame, aid in prevent- sonifies the agile character of the ing squeaks. misalignment of the body on the frame and the hold- whole car.
down bolts from becoming loose. Front and rear springs are of Rubber shock generous length. insulators-blocks of live rubber taking the place of metal spring ideal spring shackles, afford
As soon as the general lines were determined, artista made a body in modelling clay, Seven different bodies were made with this plastic material before the lines ware finally approved. Artists made free
Lower, broader fenders, full hand drawings of fenders, and worked the better ones into dimen- crown in type, are shaped in long, sweeps, contributing sional drawings. From these, sculp graceful tors modelled the fenders in clay, measurably to the fleet aspect of from which wood carves duplicated the car. Their design protects them in hardwood. These wooden the front of the car from splashes models were then attached to and actually reduces wind resist-action and amplified maintenance, profile mashine, an uncan mechan- The moulding trotment is new,
ance.
Arhome Fingers" glide over
and hesitles giving all bodies every portion of the model and speedier appearance, also assists guide milling tools which cut an fron die into exact replica of then a more pleasing distribution of wooden model. From these dies the body colours, finished stampings are made.
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and eliminate numerous points whhh formerly required constant lubrication, Lovejoy hydraulic shock absorbers add to the excep tional riding qualities not equal- ed in a car of this class and Curved embossed panels in the weight. aides of the hood harmonise per- Drivers soon appreciate the Even auch minor items as the fectly with the new arched treat-easy handling and the safety per- type of steering wheel and accelera-ment of windows on closed models, tor pedal were gone into thoroughly. and the new slope of the roof line. Fially a committee of girls and A section of the top of the hood women were asked to judge upon, cowl is embossed in them and the selection was based shape in ultra-modern spirit. upon their verdict.
Specific Teats
Every part of the 1928 Oldsmo- bile underwent specific test at the General Motors Proving Ground. Every conceivable question regard Ing motor car operation was asked and answered before the final car was approved.
When it was dnally accepted and judged the finest Oldsmobile ever produced it represented:
formance of the Chrysler "65." The car will hold its course on straightaways almost unaided, and, through exact proportioning of the steering gear leverages, the That part of the ear which car is surprisingly steady on often seems neglected by body de- rough roads. Due to its lower signers, the rear, is kept unbroken centre of gravity. the "85" is ex- and neat by carefully handling ceptionally stable, holds the road the fender aprons to join the gas well and resists skidding. tank shield. The contour of the A highly important distinction rear is carefully adapted to com- of the "65" chassis is the system plete the flowing movement of the of internal-expanding hydraulic four-wheel brakes. This type is entire design.
safer because the linings are seal- ed inside the hubs against dust, dirt and water, and more desir able because they are squeakless. The hydraulic principle exerts perfectly equalised and easy brak- ing action.
New and modish finishes in Duco are available in combinations of More than two years of con-permanent, eye-soothing quality, tinuous expert work.
Beauty alone is not the only
· LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY
important feature of the new 1,000,000 miles of test driving....
Chrysler "65. Chrysler engin During the month of September
The combined thought, knowledge,cers have surpassed themselves in twenty-five years ago, in the city experience, and ideas of 60 engineers improving the power plant and of Detroit, Michigan, a four-wheel- and specialists.
chassis, which had already been The best automobile that this ed vehicle was rolled out of a fac-
regarded as supreme. tory that had been formerly used group of engineers, specialists, lay- manufacture overalls. The men and laywomen could devise in vehicle was described as a horse-į its field.
No, manufacturers do not make lesa carriage. The Inventor had¦. confidence in the ability of his car- radical changes in their products riage to go without being pulled without making sure that the change but he had no money with which to is for the better. finance a company to manufacture:
to
said:
•
Finally he found someone he could existence twenty-eight-cars were Interest in his carriage and who made. During 1906, 627 Buicks I were sold, 2,295 in 1906 and more "We'll put the money in it if, than 3,000 in 1987. Twenty years you'll make it run from: Detroit to Flint."
the 68 miles later-1927-268,638 cars were
And the inventor replied:
"If I make it to Flint you'll form
a company and build a shop and
we'll get into the horseless carri- age business."*
A Famous RunTM
It is now history how that run
DI, 68, miles was made. For the
frat ten miles the inventor didn't
manufactured.
General Motors
The frame of the new "65” now measures 164 incites in length. Its permanent rigidity is assured by five cross supports of unusual size. Special attention has been paid to the joints of the body, and rigid braces at all these pointe eliminate squeaks and rattles.
Engine Developments The new "65" power plant is featured by Chrysler's latest and greatest engine development the. "Silver Dome" high-compres
Artistry in Coachwork, sion head. This remarkable en- The interior treatment is just gine, using ordinary gasoline, de- what you would expect to find in livers the advantages of high so beautiful a cat Cushions are compression greater power, deep and form-fitting, with arm greater amoothness, phenomenal rests at each side of the rear. A acceleration, higher speed and all fine grade of upholstering mater- around performance.
inis is used, in charming tones to The new "Silver Dome" engine suit the finish of the body. is astonishing for its ability to Beautiful garnish mouldings in The General Motors Company Work under sustained speed con- walnut finish are standard on the was incorporated Sept. 16, 1908.tinuously. At 65 and more miles"45" Sedans, and Coupe with On October 1, 1008, General Motors an hour, the engine is quiet and rumble sea
acquired the shock of the Buick smooth running perfectly bal Appomtments include smoking. Motor Company, ma anced power plant. Rubber in case and vanity case in the rear The General Motors Corpora-gulation between the engine compartment; oval dome light tion is the largest industrial cor mountings and the frame destroy with integral switch; attractive ration in the world with assets noise and vibration. A special im new instrument panel in black and greater than any other combina pulse neutraliser prevents even silver, with indirect lighting; ve any trouble. But just before tion of business interests. Its the sightest tremor from being horn and throttle controls at top ching Pontiac the car hit a rut business, principally, is the manu transmitted to the body The en of steering post; beautiful Inte la rear axle cracked. The in- facture of passenger cars and fine delivers do horsepower, srior hardware fittings. Doors have ventor telephoned to Detroft and trucks. Its entire resources fa- remarkable amount for cars of been widened and equipped with ranged to be hauled back. A cluding its world famous Proving the size and class of the 155. large windlaces and rubber wiper new axle was wittled out of scrap Ground, Its research laboratories, Due to the efficiency of the high-stripeyto insure against drafte, tron, fitted Into the place, and once have united in producing the new vain' the car started on its four Bulck With such a background noThis time the trip of 68 miles the car is just naturally destined was completed without mishap. to retain the position of leadership
The car that made that historic which it has enjoyed thro inarney twenty-five years ago be the world for twenty-f end the Buick automobile.” To-To-2
twenty-five
day Buick motor vehicle are in the historic run from operation In 104 countries through- Flint, Buick," presenta but the world and enjoy, a repula-mobile: * tion for dependability and perform the
and to none a
a th@Arst year of
impo
new aut
compression type of engine, the on the exterior a new design of new Chrysler 65" is amazingly door handle ured economical in its use fuel. Incidentally, if you desire an ren gher compression ratio in bre
the
Draft plates. Gre placed around pedals anil controls, matching the thick rubber floor mat. ). Inside of the dash panel - is, as waterproof liner
Lis complete
imodit
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER
CHRYSLER
presents
entirely new style creations in the low-priced field
Plymouth 4-Door Saloon
PLYMOUTH
ALL Chrysler research, engineering and for quality in the low-priced field. The
A manufacturing have been inspired Plymouth assures in its advantages the
by the fundamental motive of giving ever greater quality and value.
Now with a new product-the Plymouth --Chrysler is the first to give at so low a price the advantages of performance, riding case, dependability and full adult size which characterise fine cars of higher price.
The Plymouth finally answers the search
full measure of quality and value to which buyers of low-priced cars have long been entitled.
We believe there has never been a car. anywhere near its price that can approach the Plymouth for power, pick-up,smooth- ness, casy handling, safety, quietness and roominess-nor that can equal it in beauty and style." :
Price $2,385
Completely Equipped. Sole Agents:-
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