Six Cylinder Era Seen in Hudson Six Phaeton
William Steinhardt of Hudson asserts the six cylinder is the ultimate car and forecasts 1914 models will shift the industry. He notes the Hudson Six Phaeton will lead production, with demand exceeding supply and depreciation looming for other engines as motorists flock to six cylinders.
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William Steinhardt
Hudson Ealer
Ogue
Hich
Hudson Otor Car Company
Hudson Company
Couny
Steinhardt
Maxwell to Enter Detroit With New 25 Car Boom
Thousands of auto dealers are expected in Detroit next week for Maxwell Motor Company unveilings led by President Walter Flanders. The Maxwell 25 is a five passenger touring car aimed at a low price, with production led by William F. McGuire to ensure ample supply. The move signals a major push into light, low priced cars and a shift toward mass production in the industry.
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Detroit
Flanders
Maxwell Motor Company, Inc
Maxwell Motor Company
Maxwell
Tyro
Snap
Ginger
William F. McGuire
Ford Company
McGuire
Price Not First in Car Buying, say Stout Dealers
J R and W R Stout of Stout Auto Sales, Mason agents, insist price should be last consideration in buying a car. They argue experience and intelligent judgment matter, noting that labor quality varies by maker and affects performance beyond price. They urge tests on hills and level ground, and caution that weight influences durability, tire wear, and fuel use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. and
W. R. Stout
Stout Auto Sales Company
Mason
Auto Dealer Relates Mexico Revolution Business Surge
D B Richardson of Studebaker, Mexico City, reached Detroit to secure extra car shipments after Diaz Huerta victory. He notes pre-revolution business near standstill, rapid recovery post bombardment, and cites selling every stock and three carloads of 25 and 35 models. He survived artillery fire and drove Paul Hudson through conflict zones while expressing regret over General Ruiz execution.
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Detroit
Mich
D. B. Richardson
Mexico City
Studebaker Corporation
The
Automobile Company
Diaz-Huerta
Richardson
Mexico
Madero
Studebaker
Diaz
Paul Hudson
Mexican Herald
General Ruiz
National Palace
Postal Service
Studebakers
Ohio
Indiana
Clement Studebaker Jr
54 Hudson Car Promises Luxury and Value in a Six
The 1954 Hudson offers top performance, comfort, and advanced features with a Delco electrical system and electric self start. It showcases collaboration from 97 factories, includes a five passenger Phaeton body priced at 2450 dollars, and the smaller 37 model at 1875 dollars.
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Hudson
Howard E. Coffin
Delco
Silent Knight Car Wins Another Race at Spa Meet
The Silent Knight motor triumphed again at a three day race meeting in Spa Germany. Mercedes Knight cars dominated with firsts and seconds in speed trials hill climbs and efficiency contests driven by non professional owners Baron De Crawher and Herr Elscamp. The Allg. Zeitung Vienna notes Mercedes Knight won in touring and racing classes and the sleeve valve engine led in multiple categories. A Decoration Day Indianapolis appearance is rumored.
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Silent Knight
Spa
Germany
Mercedes- Knight
E. W. Lawton
Lawton Motor Car Company
Knight
Allgermeine Automobile Zeitung
Vienna
Maichamps
Indianapolis
Motocycle Credits Quackenbush’s County Clerk Win
William Quackenbush of Little Falls credits his county clerk victory in Herkimer County largely to his motocycle empire of personal canvassing. He faced politicians and limited travel. the two wheeler allowed him to meet thousands, win support, and secure the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Quackenbush
Little Falls
N. Y
Herkimer County
Quackenbush
Motor Truck Reduces Delivery Costs Says Alamo Dealer
Fred Small of Alamo Auto Sales notes a shift from experimental motorization to a proven saver. He cites merchants who motorize deliveries see roughly half the expense of horse-drawn service, reflecting broader acceptance among business owners.
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Fred Small
Alamo Auto Sales Company
Advantages of underslung car wheels and tires
Ed H. Herpel of American Motors Company praises underslung construction for winter driving. He notes large tires provide 50 percent more grip than smaller overslung tires, offering greater safety and comfort on icy streets. The six inch tire contact surface on the underslung American is a strong argument for this design.
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Ed H. Herpel
American Motors Company
San Antonio
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Hudson Dealer
Detron
Ohio Electric
Woodward Carriage Company
Ohio Electric Cars
Woodward Company
Anton Hannich, Jr
H. Hannich, Sr
Elm Street
Mason Auto
Studebaker Force
Ruiz
Nebraska
Seis Sunnsowessn
Crockett
WM. Steinhardt
Wayne A. Hearne
New York State
Jore
Merican
American Motor Sales Co
Main Avenue Crockett
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