Rumors of Widespread Changes in 1931 Auto Designs
Detroit reports rumor mill buzzing as New York Show nears with claims of free wheeling devices spreading to multiple models, new V type eights near extinction, sub $1000 eight from a leading maker, power boosts, price cuts, alloy cars, front drive, syncro transmissions, downdraft carburetors, and aero engines under development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel Elfin
Schence
NEA Service
Detroit
New York
Teporta
Haden
Auto makers promise lighter cars with front drive
The article describes 1931 car trends including aluminum alloys, thinner skin, and economy in maintenance. It notes chromium grills, insect screens, and heat jackets for cold starting. Front drive and 12 or 16 cylinder engines are discussed as forthcoming innovations with manufacturers exploring new layouts and engineering ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
Derabie
Auto Club Guides Touring Routes to Florida for Travelers
The Maryland Automobile Club reports increasing tourist interest in southern travel to Florida. It outlines three popular routes by major highways, noting the Short Route via US 1 and US 17 through Washington, Raleigh, Fayetteville, Charleston, Savannah to Jacksonville, and Shenandoah Valley options. The club offers maps, road condition info, and guidance, plus arrangements for members to obtain 1931 license plates with a December issuance window and inspection indicators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Automobile Club of Maryland
Southland
Berk
Wasungton
D. C
Réchrmer
Raleigh
Fetteville
N.C
Florence
Char Wn
B.C
Savanah
Jackonville
Fiorids
M. C. State
Nd U
Intel
Tavelet
Rowe
Thirty Steps To Finish Auto Bodies Revealed By NEA Service
South Bend Indiana November 22 study outlines 30 finishing steps for auto bodies including coating, priming, baking, sanding, and polishing. It details interior and exterior treatments, gloss layers, and kiln drying to withstand elements, dust, and salt with tests using a Weatherometer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA
South Bend
Ind
Winter driving cautions for cold engines and proper starting
Advice warns against rushing starts in freezing weather and outlines steps to prevent carburetor and fuel issues. It stresses patience, controlled choke use, gradual warming, and avoiding water in fuel and oil to prevent freezing and hard starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroure
Gos
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Fred Wheeling
Auto Club
Mda
Cuba
Wasg & Sronger
Gow
Mapa
Ravél
Commissioners of Motor Vehicles
Dackeroomi
Ana
Nate Byrds
Teres Aare
Taralumac
Israel Klein
Frederick Motor Co
CSED
CBAS
Albright
International
Bray
Automotive Sales, Inc
N. Market Sr. Frederick, Md
Chevrolet
Fisher Bodies
Chevre- Jet
B. Firwt
Michigan
Ilet Sales, Inc
Frederick, Maryland
Stall Bros
Lewistown
Middletown Motor CO
Middleton, Wa
Myersville Motor CO
Myersville, Md
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