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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1934
Page
4
Rufus 8 Cole, executive VP of Hupp Motor Car Corporation, announced the 1925 Series 517 six cylinder car with a base price of 695 dollars for a five passenger four door sedan. The model features power brakes, 17 inch wheelbase, and a 152 cubic inch engine producing 61 horsepower.
The 1935 Hupmobile Series 517 offers a sturdy chass is with wide side rails and rigid wall tor sional frame. It features automatic thermostatic shock absorbers front and rear, improved engine power, long wheelbase for better body reach, aerodynamic body, built in ventilation, adjustable sun visor and arm rests. Shipments have started and cars are on display locally.
Frank M. Gillespie of Herpel Gillespie, a Ford dealer group, travels southeastern states and reports 125 percent sales rise in 1934 over 1933 with strong 1935 potential. He cites improving business conditions, a large replacement market, and lower repossessions, projecting roughly 32 percent gain next year amid renewed dealer enthusiasm.
A Texas Motor Transportation Association convention is planned for December 27 to 29 in Austin. Truck operators and industrial users from Texas Oklahoma and Louisiana will gather at Gregory Gymnasium on the University of Texas campus. The program covers trucking trade state and federal regulation insurance and trucking fraud, with prominent industry members attending from across the country.
Jordan Ivers Motor company announces a major remodel and expansion at South Alamo and South St. Marys in Southwest Texas. The project adds floor space, a rebuilt service department, redecorated offices, and a new fleet for city service including a wrecker. The firm, one of Texas' oldest Ford dealers, aims to enhance sales and service as they anticipate a prosperous 1935.
Universal Credit company announces the opening of its forty second local office in San Antonio to extend Ford financing. The move aims to boost consumer credit for Ford cars, arguing time payments support employment and production, with three of five car purchases on budget plans.
The Plaza auto refinishing department reports strong demand for the baked enameling process. After an advertisement in the San Antonio Light, over 150 calls were received and several hundred cats were brought in for refinishing. Car owners from Carrizo Springs Yoakum and nearby towns visited the shop this week.
Hudson and Terraplane dealers from Texas New Mexico Oklahoma Louisiana and Mississippi will meet in Dallas on December 3 to view the 1935 travels and learn of Hudson Motor Car company plans for the coming season. GC G Beeching and J S Oliver will conduct the meeting, with a push to introduce many new features and a broad sales and advertising program for the dealer network.
Jennings, a BF Goodell salesman in the Honaton district, earns a Master Merchandising award for the first months of the year. PLB Sinck, Houston district manager, announces the honor from Akron headquarters, noting expanded plans and expected strong sales and advertising growth for 1934.
Yantis Motor Company announces a new service policy and the appointment of BR Baines as Service Manager for DeSoto and Plymouth distributors. Mr Baines brings years of service experience with the DeSoto factory and will relocate to Houston to oversee technical work.
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