GM Chief Defends Annual Model Change Policy
General Motors President John F. Gordon defended the annual model change as spurring automotive advances and keeping designers close to the cutting edge. He argued dynamic obsolescence benefits buyers, suppliers, and the economy, noting many cars are bought used and that the practice sustains higher production efficiency and ongoing innovation.
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John F. Gordon
General Motors (Center
GM Motorama
New York
Nancy Ann Fleming
GM Board
Frederic G. Donner
General Motors
Gordon
Waldott Astoria’ Hotel
Regalis
FR. E B. Olds
CTI
Volvo P1800 Debuts in Western United States Showings
Volvo introduces the P1800 sports coupe with Italian styling and a 4000 dollar price tag. The car uses a mix of Sweden England Belgium and United States components and will be displayed across the West within two to three months.
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United States
Volvo
Seo
Spreiat
de Lie
Denmark
West
Germany
Switzerland
South Africa
Italy
Great Britain
South America
Martin
Steek
England
Plymouths Off To Good Sales Start
San Francisco area Plymouth De Soto Valiant dealers report a percentage increase in new car deliveries during the 104 day period around the 1961 model introduction. Regional manager John C Feod ward Jr notes the early sales surge, with strong customer interest surpassing recent launches. The region covers northern California and parts of Nevada and Wyoming.
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San Francisco
Mymouth
Joon C.feodward, Jr
Carysler Corporation
Plymouth
Catvada
Wyoming
Wart
Studebaker Taxi Feature Highlights Durability and Efficiency
A 1961 Studebaker taxi profile outlines economy long life and severe service design. It notes V8 and six cylinder engines, improved steering, twin trac limited slip differential, bonded brakes, and durable body and interior features aimed at farms oil fields and construction sites.
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Studebaker
A. E. Fitzpatrick
Studebaker - Packard Corporation
Fitzpatrick
Iyhalt
Odd Haircuts Raise Prices in OceanTare Barber Shop
In OceanTare Marie Gann and five other barbers push a novelty pricing scheme. Regular cuts stay at 1.30 dollars while the quirky freak cuts go for 1.75 dollars.
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Oceantare
Ore
Marie Gann
Av Barter
Dome
New Smaller Olds Masters Challenge Sparks Northern California Talk
Northern California motorists discuss a new smaller Oldsmobile model described by Harry C as offering high performance. The unnamed Lovel with cars of various types fuels the debate about this automotive challenge.
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California
Harry C
Hayward Man At NY Confab
Hayward man Stuart Berry representing the North Western Region attends the annual meeting of the Jaguar Clubs of North America in New York. The conference room event, hosted by Jaguar Cars Ltd of Coventry, England, discusses new Oldsmobile Rockettealwmnun engine with 155 horsepower and high power to weight ratio, tested in a Ford-Deer Sedan on San Francisco streets.
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New York
Jaguar Clubs of
North Amerea
Stuart Berry
Hayward
Serry
North Western
Jaga’ \Cars Ltd
Coventry
England
Gepp
California-Nevada
Oldsmobile
Ufield
Ong
Church Street
Vicksburg Street
San Francisco
Rockettes
Two Family Autos Prove Asset and Liability in U S
A National Automobile Club piece notes two car households gain and lose from dual autos. A Washington man chases a thief who steals his car, catching him after a high speed pursuit. In Massachusetts a misdirected owner crashes into another vehicle, then a wife driving the second car delivers a blow as the scene unfolds.
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United States
National Automobile Club
Mage Side
Washington
Mizsachusetts
Mitite Snather
Nis
Eel
Lam
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Four Corners
San Leandro
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Reynoll
Roy
Eesias
Fiat
Fay
Delure Healey
Pontiac
Apeal
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der of Transportation
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