Auto Row Gossip Sparks Newcomers At English Motors
The column reports J P Griggs and J H Burton joining English Motors amid a humorous, loud salesroom culture. Sales contests include an eight ball penalty and fines for missing targets. Dennis Richardson nears a suit and wardrobe upgrade as he chases Giles quota while other staff plot antics and showroom scenes at Studebaker and Furniture City Motors.
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Auto Row
J. P. Griggs
Greensboro Ee Aees
Eas
J. H. Burton
English Motors
Tom English
Hom
Dennis Richardson
Giles
Dennis
John Anens
Bob
Three Miles Up But Plenty of Power Mercury 8 At 16000 Feet
A Mercury 8 photographs at 16 000 feet showing the car handling Sierra grades. Despite thin air reducing engine power about 2 percent per 1000 feet, the Mercury runs effectively on about 52 percent horsepower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Motor Company
Washington
Brand New Dodge Luxury Liner Boosts Local Sales Talk
A light column notes Horace G. Ilderton and supporters extol the 1940 Dodge Luxury Liner, while a casual aside praises Steve Stevens for service and jokes about street debris ruining a fresh tire. The writer muses on writing and inspiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve” Stevens
Horace G. Ilderton
John Mebane
Veterans Return to Win National Championship Races
Wilbur Shaw, Babe Stapp, Mauri Rose, and Louis Unser headline a comeback year as four seasoned drivers with 57 total years in racing win every National Championship event in America, including Pike’s Peak. Shaw wins Indianapolis 500 for the second time in three years as Firestone tires hit twentieth consecutive victory at the speedway.
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America
Pike’s Peak
Wilbur Shaw
Babe Stapp
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Mauri Rose
Syracuse
Louis Unser
Firestone Tires
Shaw
Ab Jenkins
Bonneville Salt Flats
Firestone
Jenkins
Firestone Auto Supply and Service Store
North Main and
Church Streets
Industry Enjoys Best Autumn Season Since '29 Boom Days
The United States industry shows its strongest autumn activity since 1929 with heavy industries leading gains. Steel mills cotton textiles and autos boost output while employment nears the 1937 peak. war demand abroad remains uncertain though neutral orders rise. The week index climbs to 104.8 versus 101.0 prior period.
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New York
United States
Associated Press
Brazil
France
Canada
Price Reductions On 1940 De Sotos
Price reductions on all 1940 De Soto models range from 20 to 48 dollars announced by C B Bleicher of Chrysler. New standard equipment raises value, with bigger, roomier designs and many comfort safety improvements over 1939. Detroit prices include tax and delivery but exclude transportation and local taxes. Furniture City Motors at 792 North Main Street displays and sells De Sotos.
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Enterprise
Detroit
de Soto
C. BE. Bleicher
Chrysler Corporation
Furniture City Motors
North Main Street
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