Fords Preview New Cars At Ford Airport Display
Henry Ford and Edsel Ford unveiled their new V-8 cars at a preview near Ford Airport and the Engineering Laboratory. About 125 newspaper correspondents and writers attended as the crowd marveled at the practical features including a lockable trunk compartment and sturdy chassis frame cross members.
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New Attendance Records at New York Auto Show
D E Ralston of Oldsmobile reports record attendance at the New York auto show with 196,189 visitors in the Waldorf Astoria event, up 19 percent over 1938, and a 74 percent rise in Olds retail sales. The show boosted interest in Oldsmobile sixes and straightweights, with a 21 percent uptick in booked demonstrations.
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Auto dealers face busy week at city motor show
Lawrence automobile dealers prepare for the annual motor car show opening tonight at 7 in the American Royal building. Dealers expect strong interest as factories lag on deliveries and 1934 models feature radical styling and new devices. The article notes many models are now highly varied with integrated tire changes, theft protection, and enhanced baggage space, signaling a push to showcase innovations to prospects.
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Storage for Tires or Baggage on New Cars 1934 Terraplane and Hudson
The 1934 Terraplane and Hudson spare tire is carried in a rear body compartment concealed within the contour. Purchasers may opt for fender wells, creating a capacious rear compartment that keeps the rear exterior clean and uninterrupted by the tire. The rear space serves well for spare tires or baggage, offering practical advantages in both uses.
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Optimism Spreads Through Motor Car Industry Nationwide
Detroit dateline notes optimism in the auto industry reaches cities large and small. Lawrence illustrates how hundreds of families depend on motor cars and related sectors. Dealers, tire shops, service stations and suppliers gain directly as production surges lift employment and commerce nationwide.
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