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Motorists the world over have long looked to
Buick for the new and better thing in motor cars. And Buick has repaid this confidence year after year. But never quite so drama- tically and decisively as in the 1932 Buicks. Four Brilliant Eights in twenty-six models- Newly-styled, Beautified bodies by Fisher- The Wizard Control, resulting from the Auto- matic Clutch,. Advanced Free Wheeling an i Silent Second Syncro-Mesh. Transmission-- New Valve-in-Head Straight-Eight Engine--- New Ride Regulator-and many important 7 improvements.
Buick
THE WIZARD CONTROL
THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD
39, Wong Nei Chung Road.
Telephone 30228.
Happy Valley.
tho
THE
1932
SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1932.
WILLYS-OVERLAND.
Interesting Review of Company's Features.
new
and
now.generally the adopted type of minators have been increased p free-whool control in which the size. These changes give greater control laver in mounted on the stability to the rear end of the instrument panel, and easily con- car and insure against complaint trolled so that the change to con- of spring pivot rattle and to aid of the ventful drive can be made easily, further in the insulation quickly and safely.
body from road noise.
Another feature presentation of The overal gear ratios that have proved so antinfactory in the Willys-Overland's Silver Anniver-
retninel. The wide range of Willys-Over-past, aro 1932 in the 25th anniversary of
The Sedan Bary is the Model 05 Willys-Knight, The Willyn-Overland
to Company land Six body types include; and Coach have a 4.6 to one ratio; representing one of the most not-
able contributions
economy, Sedan,
Phaeton, Roadsters During this period approximately passenger
-passenger tho 2,600,000 cura and trucks have Concis, 2-passenger Coupe, Coupes have 4.3 to one. A 409 luxury and smooth performance ever made by Willys-Overland in been sold throughout the world. passenger Coupe, 2-passenger ratio available in territory where the low priced Knight-ongina field.
To honor this anniversary, The Roadster, 4-passenger Roadster and such a ratio is required.
Mounted on a chasala with Willys-Overland Company presents Phaeton.
A distinct improvement in the wheelbase of 113 inches, and an "Silver Streak Motors'
Each of these models are dis-braking ability of the Willys- an overall longth of 157-1/8 the spectacular power plants of tinguished by roominess and com- Overland Six is another feature. inches, are five body models, can- spirited line of new Willys-Overland fort, the ample seating necom- The advent of free-wheeling has sisting of a Sodan, Coach, 2-pas- Sixes and Eights, also the "Twin modations and general roomine necesitated the of larger senger Coupe, and Phacton. Skovo" motors in the popular being due in part to the long wheel brakes. The diamoter of tho Bodles aro ultra-modern, both Model 95 Willys-Knight and the base and the wide tread of 58-1/4 brakes has been increased from exterior and interior, distinguial- DeLuxe line of G6-D Willys-Knight inches, which niso provides greater 11" to 12". This increase ma od by fashionable Iinos, Custom models. In performance stability. In closed cars, velvet terially betters the braking ability, colours and luxurious Interior, de- as well as appearance these Silver mohair upholstery, is used in place and not only produces a stop signed to combine maximum Anniversary ears are the outstand-of cloth, while form fitting cushions within 15-1/2 feet at 20 m.p.h. but beauty, comfort and roomines ing models of Willys-Overland ble are designed according to modern also reduces the pedal pressure by with maximum utility. As tory, with power outputs ranging trend, with pleats and buttons 30 per cent, thus rendering the other models, velvet mohair p from 60 to 87 horsepower and high rather than plain cushions. Front operation of braking much casfer holstery is used exclusively and speed ranges from 70 to 80 miles seats are adjustable forward or
and less fatiguing, this being in adds to the richness of the an hour-more than ample to meet backward on all models, while the line with modern requirments of terlors._ all the demands of modern motor-backs of the front seats in the women drivers. Obviously, the The Model 95 also employs the ing.
Ench model from the lowest to closed models are readily adjusted larger brake diameter means less amort V-type radiator, the most to meat individual requirements. frequent adjustments or re-lin-modern nole in front end design. the highest priced is characterized The steering post is also adjust-ings, reducing also the linbility of which, combined with the distinct by careful attention to every detail, able.
drums scoring under heavy pres-streamline effect throughout, gives Bure. In design they conform to the
overy appearance of smartness, highest standards of modern four bearing counterbalanced
The distinctly low swung, neydash and speed. The spare wheel
is carried at the rear. appearance of the cars is increas
The six cylinder, Twin-Sleeve of the ed by keeping abreast
Knight engine. has a bore of modern trend toward smaller
stroke of wheels and larger tyres, The 2-15/16 inches and n
craftsmanship, while their remark
No change has been mudo in the
crankshaft or the two way hydrau able power, speed and economical lie shock absorbers.
been have performinnce questionably proved in the most
un-
While the bore of 3-1/4" and stroke of 3-7/8" of the Willys-
warm
512
in-
exhaustive tests ever made by any Overland Six engine, and piston wheels of the Willys-Overland Six 4-3/8 Inches and dovelons (D
Streak"
are unchanged,
erensed to a 5.25
UPONU
and en-
neck
In
is
18
car manufacturer.
The "Silver Streak Motor," in pin construction
section. engine is cradled in rubber at its the Willys-Overland Six, in all of the pin diameter has been increase reduced to 18" and tyres in-horsepower at 3400 r.p.m. The
The pin itself flentsThis alightly reduces the rolling contact with the frame. ils fundamentals, is identical with ed to 15/16",
as well as in the diameter of the tyre
Diameter of the brakes has been its predecessor which has won first in the piston
increased to 12 inches, which, as. in the annual upper end of the connecting rod,sequently lowers the car, render-hus been pointed out, make
for and second places
And being restrained from end move. Pike's Peak climbs in. 1930
more positive aetion and lessens und tear out 191, in addition to establishing ment by spring rings inserted in ing it slightly more stable.
The radiator is filled from under materially the wear sixteen American Automobile As- grooves in the outer end of the
lining and drunis. wrist pin bore. This eliminates the hood, the usual filler sociation speed recorda.
The same modern scheme of being replaced by an ornament. "Silver any difficulties in the matter 65-horsepower The
G cylinder engine, that wrist pin clatter, and through the the upper water box the huffle eneried out in the wheel equip
elimination of locking screw plate is located so that under po ment, these being reduced to develops a top speed of 72 miles per which heretofore held the wist pin clrcumstances can the water be inches, while the tyre size has
6 hour and 48 miles per hour
ta 6.50 any pos-pumped out of the upper box. In been increased from second speed was subjected to the in place in the piston, most gruelling tests ever borne by sibility of piston distortion due to addition, detail improvements have inches.
Introduced in the lowest price ang engine, prior to being adopted improper clamping of that screw is been made in the construction of the
filler cap, making it a water tight class, ever reached by a Willys- for the 1932 Willys-Overland. Six totally riped out.
joint. n order, this car may be Knight, this new model should field of line. This engine, with the 19:2
The cylinder block is made from equipped with an automatic air materially widen the refinements and improvements, was chrome nicket iron in ieu of plain shutter and thermostatic control, Willys-Knight owners to those who pinced in the classia of a Rondster grey iron. The purpose of this well for the inclusion of the were formerly unable to own one and put through a continuous run improvement which carries with thermostat being provided in the because of pileo limitations.
the Indianapolis Speedway. It a much higher Brinell reading, is
and comfort Luxury, quality upper water box. With a change of drivers every to provide hardness and consequent
reach their highest degree in the now Willys-Knight 66-D.
on
Inore
in
this
eight hours the enr kept up its longer life to the bore and to the The apare tyre mounting, in all grind on the rough brick track, day valve sents. This is definitely cases, in at the rear instead of ingroup being built only in the cus- and night, week after week, and proved in the remarkable per-fender wells, thus providing
tom class. These models which early in December had accumulated formance of the crosscountry and more even weight distribution.
consist of a Sedan and Victoria, thna 50,000 miles in less Speedway test ears. Further, the A chrome plated bugle-type horn are all that the name implies--cus- than 50 days, at an average speed use of this harder and closer iron is attached to the headlamp tietom built-to meet the demant of of more than 50 miles an hour, has permitted with safety an in- bar, and the car is also equipped that discriminating claes of buyer af is still continuing over the eresse in the weight of the valve to receive a second horn on the who seek all that is anest in a motor highways of the nation. During springs so that a 100-pound spring other side should such equipment cat.
So highly successful har
the
this terrific test the engine re is now being employed, eliminat-be desired by the customer. A Driven by the most powerful quired no adjustments whatever ing again any possibility of valve parking bulb has been added in Twin-Sleeve engine ever bullt by and made the test at an actual cost spring thrash when the high second the headlamps. of 1-1/5 cents a mile, which in-speed is being used. clides petrol, eil, greasing, tyres, An additional Improvement is cte., based ott actual garage the installation of a new type of Willys-Overland Eight proved dur
oll return ring in the piston which in the past year, not alone in the The ability of this car to average is of a more efficient type than matter of power and speed but in more than 500 miles per quart of previously. This, in conjunction economy and low operating and oil is a tribute to its inbuilt with a reduction in the number of maintenance cost, that only minor qualities while the low total cost holes comecting the valve chamber changes have been made
charges.
oil
this largest manufacturer of Knight engined cars, the Willys- Knight 60-D, with a wheelbase of 121 inches permits the most effec- tive use of low-sweeping lines. Viewed from any angle, this 1932 model carries out the theme custom style and smartness, in the
bodies Deluxe
of
nu-
Appearance of the narrow V-type radiator is enhanced by the per mile is believed to be a record to the lower part of the crankcase, engine and chassis. The
consist of Sedan, and for economical operation, which, in has materially improved
tomatic air shutter which is in all, reflects credit on its inbuilt economy so that, approximately Roadster for four passengers, has alternating strips of chromium staining. This test was officially twice the distance may now being a wheelbase of 121 inches.
pinting and Iacquer. Doors in In body design, interior luxury place of louvres observed by three newspaper redriven per gallon as compared with
are used in the well as in gide presentatives.
of the hood. Distinctive previous models. This fact has and refinements, as Six bees definitely proved in the test Overland Eight is a new achieve- lamps also are full chromium fintel
mechanical excellence, the Willys-headlamps and fender parking wascars referred to earlier,
of ronde,
billa up mountain
Ty
over
and Across range
are
are made
furnace
Willys-Overland
these
custom bodies is the use of the chromium plated beading instead of leather at the sheet mictal joints as between body and fenders, etc. This bending is clamped over felt insulating strips and gives a much neater Onish.
апсе.
interesting touches of beauty which serve to place this car in a distine features are, solid cord-wrapped: τους rail, heavy carpet covered Com-
foot rail, carpet in the front and has rear compartments, highest quality of mohair trim, deeper cushion backs, wider cushions, arm rests, assist straps, natural wood smaking sets in both sides of rear compart-
live class. Among these interior
Another Willys-Overland "Silver Strean Motor" placed in the chassis of แ Connecting rod sections have ment for the Toledo manufacturer as are the two bugle-type horns Roadster and sent on 12 touren slightly increased to take and brings all the quality of carried under the lamps, attached throughout the states, covering care of the toad of this high em-higher priced cars to lower price to the tie-bar. practically every important city ciency engine and to avoid any field. In addition to the interior An interesting touch on throughout the United States, and possibility of deflection with its uxury of the bodies, they are also and ofletally checked in at various resulting war on the big ends. characterized by roominess points by Western Union officials. Valve tappets are of chilled head comfort, which adds greatly to the This car, like the Speedway Test
pleasure of motoring. Car, has already travelled to date iron construction but
The ample wheelbase has given the body designers almost free- well over 10,000 miles at a cost from a special electric of 1-1/2 cents a mile, which in-rom, more uniform than the ordom in providing long, graceful cludes all expenditure. it travels dinary iron, so that the tappet life and sweeping lines. The radiator
The running bourd mats are of at n speed of more than 70 miles is thereby materially increased.
is V-type and the front view as deep moulded rubber, inlaid with Engineering authorities declare well as a full side view provides chromium plated stripe, an hour over the greater part of
which the route and despite this long, that this engine is unequalled, so the smart lines which is the hard grind, which averaged more far as is known in the matter of ultimate of all modern designers, gives a bright and dressy appear. than 600 miles a day over all kinds, its torque and power output and As in the Willys-Overland Six, Interiors have received muny
ilat territory. its capacity for sustained high bodies of the eight cylinder line every speeds, which definitely conforms also have been insulated against in America, to the trend of automobile deve-noise, drafts and vibration. it is still functioning perfect lopment, as exemplifted in the im The dynamic "Silver Streak
constantly Motor" in the and continuing its terrific provements that test with the engine showing the taking place in transmission, and Eight, which types the same stability and inbuilt stamina no pains have been spared to make pany's 20th anniversary as the day it began the test. It the most of the possibilities or bore of 3-1/8" and a stroke of has also proved its economical ginally found in this engine. All 4", develops 80 horsepower and is speration, not alone from the low other elements of this engine, such capable of a high speed in excess lubrication system, timing of 75 miles an hour and 48 miles consumption of fuel and oil, even as
crankcraft proportions, an hour in second. Like the at the high driving speeds but its chain. freedom from adjustments or bearings, camshaft, etc. have been Willys-Overland Six, this eight All bodies have the same type of pairs. In neither case have the found perfectly adequate and are cylinder power plant also has been insulation as other ears in the engles of these curs been touched, therefore unchanged.
subjected to strenuous tests on 1932 line which provide against Not only have the Willys-Over-1 The clutch has been improved straightaways, hills and rugged land sixes and eights definitely by the interposition of a spring mountain roads and has always draft and engine or rond vibra- established their remarkable ef-dampener plate
And exhibited outstanding performance The matter of comfortable riding ficiency, but the body designs are dampen any higher speed, vibra-under all driving conditions.
qualities also has received major by far the smartest ever introduced tions and to generally fit in with Larger four-wheel brakes, have
attention from Willye-Overland of insulating the entire been provided. The brake din- by the Company in their respective plan
In addition to the engineers. price classes,
paneling of the ene and use of meter hun been increased to 13 hydraulic shock eliminatora on The ample
wheelbase of 118 absorbent pade which are cement inches, which gives a stopping dia- all wheele, Inches of the Willys-Overland Sixed to the inside of the cowl, the tance of 16 feet at 20 m.ph. even equipped with the modern Monroo makes possible the long low sweep-rear of the dash, the doors and the with the 30 per cent. reduction in Ride Selector, manually operated ing lines with attendant safer rear panels. Additional insulat pedal pressure. Naturally, these from a convenient control lever on rondability, while the additional ing and sound absorbing mats inrger brakes and the decreased the instrument panel. The device length of tow and hood add have been placed under the too-pedal pressure resulta in u pro- makes it possible to instantly eat materially to the appearance
of beards and floor-boards in the portionate longer brake life. the hydraulic shock eliminatora Ho length and grace. From the trim, front compartment o that the "Again adhering to modern trend, that they will deliver exceedingly V-type-grilled radiator to the long, front compartment is proofed the wheels of the Willys-Overland easy riding regardless of the road wooping hood and cowl, and thence against drafts of wind and Eight are smaller, the diameter surface over which the car paвSCH back to the smartly contoured rear against the transmission of en-being reduced to 18 inches, and and regardless of speed. It also quarters, this car sets a new high gine or road vibrations. In all, while the 6.60 tyre is retained on acts as a prevention of the body standard of beauty in the Com- thile
softer the standard models a 8 tyre is waying and weaving and gives qulator ride..
provided on the custom car.
to absorb
pany's low priced Six class. This feature makes for &
mont.
tions.
this
car also İទ
the occupants an additional fuel-
Diameter of the wheola of this'
modernity of the design is aided. Naturally, the transmissions are, Width of the rear springs has Ing of security. by a variety of colour combinations equipped so that they may carry been increased to 2 inches. The which blend perfectly with the the offelent and simplified single pivot or front end of the rear rich upholstory of velvet mohair roller clutch free-wheeling oquip is now housed in rubber, modal also has been reduced to 17 and walnut trim stripe..
mont. This freewheeling unit in and the roar hydraulic shock ell. inches and will carry 6-Inch tyres.
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