European auto makers fail to outpace U S in mass production
John N. Willys, president of Willys-Overland, reports from Europe that European car makers cannot yet match American mass production of medium priced, high quality cars. He cites conservatism, capital reluctance, and road quality as factors keeping Europe behind, while noting Europe improves and will soon catch up in other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Willys
Willys-Overlang Co
Toledo
Ohio
Europe
England
United States
Mr. Willys
France
Germany
Advertising protects auto buying and industry
An editorial argues that extensive and judicious car advertising lowers costs, proves quality, and expands access to high-class automobiles. It claims advertised goods sell for less per unit, support manufacturers and dealers, and fuel the economic cycle that keeps American-made cars dominant globally.
Indian Autoist Drives Own Car In National Reliability Run
Chief Long-Time-Sleep, a wealthy Glacier Park Reservation figure, is set to drive his own car in the national reliability run. The motorized aborigine is gaining attention as a contender against white competitors. Joe Knipp of Browning, Montana also owns a car and may join the Glidden trophy contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Knipp
Browning, Mont
No-Rim-Cut Tires Surpass Clinchers In Mileage and Capacity
Oversize No Rim Cut tires deliver about 16.7 percent additional oversize compared with six clincher makes. They provide roughly one sixth more air capacity, carry loads better, and cost the same as standard clinchers. Clinchers rim-cut 23 percent of the time, while No Rim Cut tires cannot rim-cut. Goodyear promotes the tire book for further details.
Indy 500 Entry List Grows With Strong European Cars
Thirty-one cars registered for the May 30 Indianapolis 500 feature European Grand Prix favorites and top American teams. Notable entrants include Louis Disbrow with the Case team, Joe Nikrent and Endicott, three Isotta entries with drivers Tetzlaff Grant and others, and a rebuilt Mercedes driven by Ralph Mulford. Other veterans like William Haupt and George Clark headline Mason and Tulsa entries as the field tightens for speed records.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
United States
Europe
America
Speedway Management
Case
Taylor, Tex
Louis Disbrow
Disbrow
Joe Nikrent
Bill Endicott
Milan
Italy
Grant
Gil@ooley
Ercedes
Mercedes
Ralph Mulford
Ralph de Palma
E. J. Schroeder
Jersey City
Mulford
George Clark
Vanderbilt
Milwaukee
Tulsa
Carden Green
Broken Arrow
Okla
West
Big Brick Speedway
Clark
William Haupt
Tower
Jackson
Evans
Speedway
Flanders
Savannah
Stutz
Anderson
Merz
Nyberg
H. Endicott
Keeton
Burman
Mason
Herr
Sunbeam
Guyot
Henderson
Knipper
Fox
Wilcox
Smada
Adams
Peugeot
Goux
Zucarrelli
Ames
Wiesaw
Schacht
Jenkins
Mercer
DePalma
Bragg
Wishart
Mercedes-Knight
Pilotte
Special
Isotta
Tetzlaff
B. Endicott
Kikrent
Haupt
World’s Largest Builders of Six Cylinder Cars Offer Truth About Discounts
A persuasive ad argues against discount pricing for autos, insisting buyers seek honesty and fair profit. It praises responsible Hudson dealers, warns that price cutting undermines trust, and contrasts new Hudsons with discounted second-hand cars, urging buyers to value genuine quality over sensational discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Packard Engine Faces Grueling 100 Hour Test in NYC
The Packard company will conduct a 100 hour endurance test of a fully powered engine at the Automobile Club of America laboratory in New York City. Engineers from the ACA will supervise under Herbert Chase with a constant 1200 RPM. Data will include fuel oil use and other related measurements before the engine is mounted on a Packard chassis for a nationwide reliability tour.
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Packard
Automobile Club of America
New York City
Herbert Chase
America
Instruct Agents to Report Tank Capacity for Paige Car
The Paige-Detroit Motor Car Company asked agents to inform buyers of the gasoline tank capacity. The request follows an incident with J. F. Bourquin who, halted in Kentucky, left his car to eat while the garage filled seventeen gallons, overshooting the sixteen gallon tank.
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Paige-Detroit Motor Car Company
J. F. Bourquin
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
West Virginia
Public confronts unscrupulous garage man over gasoline
A garage man admits possible mistake after a heated exchange over purchase and price of gasoline. The excerpt highlights consumer risk when dealing with dishonest service shops.
Cut Prices Deceiving Buyers Say Hudson Company Official
William Stein hardt of the Hudson Company warns buyers to examine discounts on cars closely. He argues many so called cuts inflate prices to create a false bargain and that the real loss falls on the buyer. The piece notes adjusted pricing tactics mislead customers and favor dealers. It also mentions F A M membership reaching 20 764 after March and rural mail carrier A H Kooreman enjoying his route on a motorcycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Steinhardt
Hudson Company
Novel Contest 15 Staged in England
English and American car enthusiasts compare endurance racing traditions. The Royal Automobile Club ran an eight hour nonstop high speed contest through central London streets with no involuntary stops. A Paige car completed the run without penalties. Motocyclists in Birmingham plan a hill climbing contest soon.
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Indianapolis
Brighton
England
Royal Automobile Club of England
London
Piccadilly Circus
Regent Street
Oxford Street
Trafalgar Square
Broadway
Paige
Claims Exaggerated on Four Cylinders in Auto Age
In district remarks W J Collins questions the push for six cylinder Premier cars noting four cylinder models will stay. He predicts prices for four cylinder cars will drop below 2000 within two years as six cylinder demand rises. A Ware Massachusetts rider reports 5000 miles with no mechanical wear on his motorcycle. F A M collectors require certificate from secretary to collect dues. Minnesota school district buys motorcycle for agrical department teacher visits farmers.
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W. J. Collins
Premier Motor Manufacturing Company
Minnesota
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Goodyear Tire
Goodyear Tirf ™ Rubber CO
Akron, Ohio
San Antonio Distributors
Avenue C
Phone Crockett
Speedway Rage
Disbrow and
Endicott
Hudson Motor Cars
Phaeton
Detroit
the CO
Crockett
Packard Motor
Bill Steinhardt
A. H. Kooreman
Aiton
Motocyclists
Birmingham
Ala
George A. Severance
Ware
Mass
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