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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1926
Page
8
Construction has begun on the C. C. Dooley Hudson and Essex Cadillac salesroom in Mount Dora. William Schwartz is contractor, with rapid progress planned. The one story block and stucco building will feature large plate glass show windows and serve as a premier auto sales venue in the area.
The Hudson and Essex price cuts stimulate sales says agent C. C. Dooley. Cars feature Duco finish and extra improvements making high grade autos affordable with generous dealer terms.
Hupmobile president Charles D. Hastings notes eight cylinder cars dominate the market in 1925 with sales more than doubling and straight eights selling five times 1924 levels. 1926 sales exceed 1925 by more than twofold as buyers invest over 150 million dollars in eight cylinder cars. He cites a shift in public thinking toward performance over price and name, proving the value of the eight in line engine.
The guide advises keeping the accelerator control well oiled to apply gas smoothly without jerking. If oiling fails, inspect the spring and rod adjustments for proper tension and leverage to restore steady operation.
The article advises replacing worn engine parts and measuring the crankshaft with a micrometer to ensure roundness. It warns against inaccurate car descriptions for recovered theft cases and urges motorists to record color, description, license, engine number, and marks. It also explains making a vent for a can, analyzing crankcase oil for engine health, and cautions against underinflated balloon tires for excessive tire wear.
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