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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1927
Page
17
The author argues car ads exaggerate features while real value lies in core engineering. Frills like fancy door handles and cleaners don’t improve endurance or safety. the Whippet is praised for a long stroke engine, modern chassis, four wheel brakes, and Timken bearings.
The Westinghouse Air Spring of New Haven merges with the Grass Air Springs of Cleveland to unite two major lines in the air spring field. The deal, announced by T. W. Grave of Cleveland Pancari tic Tool company, aims to pool strengths of ten leading pioneers in the industry. The Westinghouse design, patented in 1932, led the market in the east, while Grass held prominence on the coast.
The Stude baker Corporation of America marks its seventy fifth birthday as Paul G Hoffman vice president in charge of sales and Harold Warner vice president in charge of production are described as underage for their positions.
Louis R. Roth of the Roth Brothers A-1 Bonded garage explains Ford ignition uses a magneto alongside the battery. A new machine recharges and rejuvenates the magneto in 30 minutes, restoring strong sparks and performance without removing components. Roth Brothers now feature the recharging service at a reduced price.
In Minneapolis a 5000 pound steel frame segment fell from the Great Western freight depot roof onto a Chevrolet sedan. The car’s body remained erect though the radiator shattered and a spring broke. A second car nearby suffered severe damage as wind caused the large steel section to topple. Experts say no injuries would have occurred if anyone had been inside.
Olen Gent of Mill Groya Missouri recalls high repair costs and rough driving on mountain roads in 1920s Missouri. He notes a Chevrolet endured harsh conditions with strong motors and sturdy construction, driving 20 006 miles over six years and prompting a new model purchase.
Proposals include 60 mph speed limit on open roads and 26 mph in populous areas. Stronger penalties with possible imprisonment for dangerous driving. Debate also considers banning drivers under 17 and restricting certain vehicles.
Tips discuss brake lining and drums wear and how excessive drag can heat and ignite materials. Readers are advised to test brakes with rear wheels jacked up to detect drag and uneven operation between right and left wheel brakes.
Since 1923 the total number of cars in operation in Argentina has risen about one per cent annually, nearing a registration of 206,000. The car-to-person ratio is roughly one car for every fifty five inhabitants, with other countries showing varied per person ownership.
A report notes that cars often fail to start after long idle periods. Mechanics advise routine battery checks and fuel system care to prevent hard starts and prolong vehicle reliability.
A historic note describes a new automotive development the anti-scuffle device. The Little Marmion eight in line engine features an automatic release that forces a small amount of oil on each piston during start up to ensure lubrication during warm up.
Nash unveils Ambassador and Cavalier with French-inspired rooflines and rear styling, drawing record crowds in San Antonio. The designs mix European elegance with American craftsmanship, featuring Circas sian walnut detailing, tufted mohair interiors, and a powerful seven-bearing Nash motor.
Willis-Overland engineers report the 1927 Great Six sleeve-valve engine now delivers 60 to 65 percent power increase due to redesigned intake manifold. The change yields quicker warmup and pickup while reducing jet consumption. An altered oil rectifier also improves economy by preventing dilution.
The Malom Knight sleeve valve engine is showcased by Falcon Motors to 700 New York dealers. Demonstrations highlight speed, power, and new policies for dealer participation while traffic zones stay busy every day.
The fragment describes a Cadillac plant inspection focused on accuracy and standards. It mentions Tusnectors and radintn terms, but the text is garbled and lacks clear facts or names. No definite event or outcome can be established from the readable portion.
Representative of the company reports Star dealers in North and Northwest territory show excellent business along with a bright outlook. Announcement mentions delivery of a Star six sedan and notes Har Mintel of San Antonio.
Cadillac plans a broad display during the national automobile show week in Chicago. The company will present six show cars and a chassis at the Coliseum, twelve body styles at the Hotel Drake salon, and four more Cadillac style salons in other reading hotels, with three of these devoted to exclusive Cadilize styling.
Buick introduces the Town Brougham deluxe five passenger closed sedan on the Series 115 chassis. The Delaware green upper body with Yorktown green inset windows creates a color harmony. Model features include brougham rear quarters, leather upholstery, 63 horsepower, 70 mph speed, and a vacuum ventilator on the chassis.
Walter P. Chrysler argues garages and ramp structures will ease parking in cities. He predicts offices and apartments will prioritize tenant parking. He notes department stores already use underground loading platforms to reduce street traffic and cites a New York store moving cars to a distant garage.
Studebaker custom models have boosted sedan sales by a threefold, says I A Winerich of Winerich Motor Sales. The program, inspired by Fifth Avenue fashion, features a permanent Studebaker salon in the Hotel Plaza rest room in New York City.
The city of Denver uses five Studebaker standard six duplex roadsters to provide ewitt transportation for the fire department chiefs and sub chiefs. They were selected for their speed and stamina.
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