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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1915
Page
7
Read before the Society of Chile Engineers A. Prod of the Brosh Engineering Association reviews car design topics. They discuss cylinder counts crank shafts aluminum pistons versus cast iron, and the need to avoid underinflated tires. factory policy and tire wear costs are debated with calls for standardization.
Metzler purchases the plant at a receiver sale and outlines plans to continue operations. He aims to work with a one year plan and maintain the business with ongoing production and employment.
Velie announces a new six with seating for five and a lower price than the prior model. Builders claim no cut in quality, though some equipment is reduced. Details mention a 115 inch wheelbase, Continental engine, and Remy ignition features.
An Autocar editorial notes that while Europe largely held its 1915 designs, the United States intensified car and truck redesigns. It warns Europe must keep its design lead to retain markets as internal four driven rear axles and American gear-drive trucks spread to England, with American trucks shipping in for major bus use.
Studebaker lowers prices on six cylinder and four cylinder 1916 models. Six cylinder seven passenger now about 1 000, sixes price cut by 490, four cylinder touring 865, roadster 830, other variants range to 1 060 for seven seater. Engineering updates include larger bore 3 1 16 inches, vertical generator, stronger frame, longer wheelbases, and revised suspension for better accessibility and quieter operation. Delivery and express configurations priced from 575 to 1 050.
Benjamin Briscoe unveils a new plan allowing buyers of a Briscoe Four to use the car for a trial period and later swap to an eight cylinder by paying the difference. The program addresses dealer uncertainty between four and eight cylinder models and anticipates growing eight cylinder demand.
Mitchell introduces an eight cylinder model priced around £1450 designed by John W. Rave. The car features enhanced accessibility, a twin four-cylinder block layout with staggered cylinders, three speeds, a torque tube drive, and a unique crankcase ventilation system.
The Rubber Club of America mails about 10 000 letters detailing a U S and British government accord to curb tire shipments to Germany. After a 1914 embargo on crude rubber, the agreement lifted to prevent tire exports. Germany seeks tires for war vehicles as supply strains.
The Willys Overland Company plans to unveil a large powerful car near $1000. Outside sources cite Charles Y Knight advertising a Knight motored car from a major American producer. The firm claims mastery of mass production equal to the best foreign engines.
An article argues buyers of sub $1000 cars need comfortable front seats for self driving and for a potential wife passenger. It criticizes larger car builders for neglecting driving compartment comfort and notes a Reflex Ignition Company device adding air into the intake at eight miles per hour.
The race between Resta Cooper and Anderson thrilled spectators as the Peugeot and the white car surged to the stretch. Earl Cooper won the first $1,000 for leading at 100 miles and set a world best of 106 miles for the first hour, eclipsing Palma’s Indy mark. Weather shifted to gravel and wind as the race ended.
The 1918 Apperson line will include sixes and eights as the company enters its twenty third year of manufacturing. Elmer Apperton emphasizes a graceful body design with harmonious curves and durable, handsome lines. The new six features an unchanged old motor with minor changes, a rear gasoline tank, vacuum feed, and a fully wetted body with deep, well padded seats.
The Sharp Sparking Company of Cleveland introduces a Goliath petticoat type porcelain plug in one of their latest nails, finished with a blued steel shell and gland nut, and a knurled thumb nut. The firm also markets a mica plug for Ford cars and a baby metric plug for small electric motors.
A Detroit era discussion details efforts by Champion Twin Six salesmen and various makers to curb engine vibration with new eight and twelve cylinder designs. The AA AE suspended mar ons and Sloan for unsanctioned races at several cities while announcing driver and car suspensions. The Contest Board weighs racing date applications from Twin City and Indianapolis speedways as tracks push for dates and protection of racing control. Registration rules and plates for 1916 cars are tightened with annual registration required.
The Tribune answers readers questions on auto insurance. Topics include coverage limits for racing entries, theft of clothing and personal effects, renting with fire policies, collision coverage for road damage, and whether a sister driving the car is covered without extra premium.
Colonel R P Navidson leads forty cadets and eight Cadillac eights on a touring military caravan from Chicago to the Pacific Coast and back, outfitted with wireless, periscope, range finders, X ray gear, and field hospital equipment for Washington observations. The convoy follows Lincoln Highway route via Des Moines Omaha Ogden and Reno to Yosemite San Diego Los Angeles and San Francisco with daily reports to Washington.
New York investors show interest in the Monarch Motor Company as a new board of directors is expected to be named by president K. C. Hupy. Contenders include Henry L. Joyce William B. Randall A. P. Spaulding and George R. Turner.
The Dodge roadster, priced at 745 dollars, will mirror the touring car but with a different body. Production delayed due to rush for first model and factory constraints. Ogontz resident Horace Ervien notes demand favors roadster as buyers opt for easier access and entry.
Hundreds of Oldsmobile dealers from the East have visited the Lansing factory to take delivery of the new Olds Four. Over 40 percent have driven cars back to their states. The eight cylinder Oldsmobile is announced with first deliveries due in August. Full details are not yet released by the manufacturers.
Pathfinder announces the La Salle twin six model priced at 1975 dollars. The engine features six cylinders in blocks with 340 inch bore and stroke, Westinghouse ignition, Schebler carburetor, three speeds, and wood wheels. The Fremont single is listed at 1695 dollars.
The article notes that Willys finds Overland advertising costs last year were 24 percent of each car's value. It explains that increasing advertising budgets are offset by higher production, reducing cost per car.
Henry Ford announces a Ford Tractor Plant at Dearborn near Detroit with 1 500 acres acquired to produce 600000 tractors yearly at 200 each. He says 20000 workers will be employed and aims to cut costs by producing steel in house and avoiding middlemen. He envisions tractors replacing horses and reducing farming costs.
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