Public Giving Enthusiastic Reception To New Car Models
The 1934 Packard line features eight chassis and forty one body models across thirteen types with three straight eight engines. A new oiling system filters cools and warms lubricant to bearings reducing wear and repair costs. Design updates include deeper fenders with hidden gutters, deflected gravel plates, radio installation features, larger air cooled generator, easier steering, lighter clutch, ventilating windows, power brakes, dash adjustable foot pressure, wheel tramp and shimmy eliminator, and synchro mesh transmission.
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Packard
U S Drivers Licenses Acceptable In Germany
Germany eases driving rules for American motorists honoring all valid U S licenses. Previously drivers needed one year of possession before automatic permission and tests were not required.
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U. S
Germany
New York
Lcenses
Reich
Buick Introduces Three Series With Knee-Action Suspension
Buick announces a lineup of nineteen models featuring knee-action front suspension and independent front-wheel springing for smoother rides. New steering and braking enhancements include vacuum Servo brakes, lighter clutch pressure, and a helical gear synchro-mesh transmission. An octane selector adapts to standard or premium fuels with fixed spark timing and automatic advance. The improved starting system prevents battery drain and reengagement of starting gear while running.
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Buick
General Motors
Buick 50 60 and 90 Series Cars Power Up
The line describes automatic choke, cold idle, automatic heat control and Fisher no-draft ventilation. Buicks use valve in head straight eight engines with 88 hp in the 50 series on a 119 inch wheelbase, 100 hp in the 60 on 128 inches, and 116 hp in the 90 on 136 inches. Power gains come from larger bore in the first two series and higher compression in the 90.
Women Race Drivers Forbidden By A A A
The article states American women are not allowed to compete in automobile races by the American Automobile Association. Despite many applications from American women seeking thrills, the A A A has maintained a strict ban for 32 years of the organization’s history.
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Europe
United States
American Automobile Association
Campbell praises school-boy safety patrol plan
Sir Malcolm Campbell, the world speed king, plans to return to America in August for a land speed record attempt. He praises the school-boy patrol system as one of the finest safety activities in public schools after visiting American schools during his stay for the record trial.
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Sir Malcolm Campbell
America
Malcolm
England
Continental Plans One 1934 Model With Four Body Styles
Continental will build a single four cylinder model in 1934 offered as a business coupe de luxe coupe with rumble seat two door and four door sedans. New front wheel triangular suspension and transverse springs promise steadier handling on rough roads lower fuel use about 25 to 30 mpg and reduced oil and tire costs. The design features wishbone radius arms and a large two way shock absorber to prevent front wheel wander and improve steering with high speed curves.
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Continental
Hupmobile Debuts Low Priced Six Cylinder Line
Hupmobile introduces a new six cylinder 80 hp low priced line on 117 inch wheelbase with sedan and coupe body styles and broad color options. The firm also shows two sixes and eights in aero dynamic designs with 121 and 127 inch wheelbases, 93 hp six and 115 hp eight, featuring curved bodies, wide windshield, rearward massing, improved visibility and sliding ventilating windows. Fountain pens were in use before 1786.
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Hupmobile
La Salle Introduces Complete New Body Designs for 1934
Cadillac introduces redesigned La Salle models for 1934 with Fleetwood bodies and aerodynamic styling. Four body styles include sedan, club sedan, coupe and convertible coupe. Features include knee-action wheels, lightweight alloy pistons, higher compression, downdraft carburetor, unit crankcase, coil-spring bumpers, hydraulic brakes, narrower frame, stabilizer, improved lighting, and a radio ready dash center.
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Cadillac Motor Car Company
Fleetwood
General Motors
National Auto Race Award Aims for Championship Honor
The national champion receives a diamond studded gold medal from the Coast to Coast board of the American Automobile Association each Memorial Day at the Indianapolis Speedway before the 500 mile race. Second and third place medals are awarded with lesser metal content.
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Coas
American Autosmobile Association
Indianapolis Speedway
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Oldsmobile
Stile
Fisher
Lansing
Allen Motor
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Taylor Buick Sales Company
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