U S Light Cars and European Design Influence
Adelaide manufacturer B W Holden argues European style will reshape U S light car bodies. He predicts a composite European American production, with smart appearance, practical heights, and integrated design across price classes, expanding beyond light cars to broader materials usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Holden
Holden’s Motor Body Builders
Yty., Ltd
Adelaide
Australia
E. W. Holden
United States
England
Europe
Ten Firestone Balloon Tires Sweep 1926 Indy Win
The 1926 Indianapolis 500 saw ten winners use Firestone Gum-Dipped Balloon tires. Frank Lockhart won at 95.88 mph on a 402 1 2 mile race cut short by rain, completing the distance without a tire change on the same set. Firestone’s gum-dipped tires are praised for strength and heat resistance on the brick track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firesone
Peter de Paolo
Firestone
Frank Lockhart
Lockhart
Indianapolis
Hoosier Speedway
Prospective European Style Low Body Cars In America
The article discusses potential American adoption of European low body car designs emphasizing a slim profile, headroom, and width. It notes likely interest from both American builders and European trends, with expectations of practical benefits for town use and transportation clubs while maintaining comfort and styling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
United States
Dahopise
Chen
Europe
Ino
Basin Bay
America
Simonds Saws Offer Lead in Southern Repair Market
Simonds Saws and Shanks highlight dominance as the largest saw repairers in the South. Their shop records show the Simonds Saw as the most popular and in demand, noting 70 percent of repaired saws are Simonds.
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South
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U.S
Tam
Firestone Company
Simonds
Shanks
Shreveport
Lee-Rogers Chevrolet Co
Chevrolet
Roy E. Lee
Collins
Kyle
Automobile Tops
Toledo, Ohio
Buick
Buick Motor Company
Flint, Mich
General Motors Corporation
N.P
Washington
Third
San Jose
California
Areard Motor Co., Inc
AVY Alnut and Olive Sts
Taylor-Nash Automobile Co
Grand Inc
Dodge Brothers
Dodge Brothers Motor Car
Detroit
Monroe Automobile & Supply Co
Walnut and
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