Pierce-Arrow Sets New Line With Free Wheeling Cars
Pierce-Arrow unveils 29 straight eight models in four body types with 132 hp engines and new free wheeling. Salon Group leads with town car, brougham and landaulet on 147 inch wheelbases, plus five Le Baron custom bodies. Groups A and B add roadsters, tourers, convertibles and sedans on 142 and 127–134 inch frames. New refinements include wider doors, streamlined fenders, heavier hinges, weatherproof joints, silent valve lifters, enhanced carburetor cooling, thermostatic heat control, larger fuel pump, and a kick throttle aiding cold starts. Free wheeling promises fuel savings and reduced engine wear across 10,000 miles.
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Studebaker Free Wheeling Line Shown At 1931 Auto Show
Studebaker unveils Free Wheeling eight cylinder models President Commander Dictator and the new Dictator eight in 1931. The system allows gear shifts without clutch at 40 to 50 mph and a glide with engine idling when accelerator is released. Pricing ranges from 1095 to 2600 as engineers tout safety thrift and ease.
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