Studebaker Tests Cold Weather Car Starts In Winter
Mutocists study cold starting for winter using commercial gasoline in tests by Studebaker engineers. Experiments show vaporization begins at about 20 degrees above zero with waste fuel on floor, and warming the intake with a rag aids starting after deep freeze. Improvements in carburetion and electric start reduce cold start difficulty for motorists. Also noted is George W. Bennett will beneficiary to widow of Willys Overland executive after his death.
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Tre
Stude~ Baker
Studebaker Sik
Beco
Grealine Generalls
Bennet Sote
George W. Bennett
Willys-Overland Company
Winchester County
New York
Mitchell-Lewis Rebuild Seeks Epoch in Auto History
After a year’s break John W. Bate returns as first vice president and factory manager at Mitchell-Lewis. Production of the 1914 Little Six begins with flagship features, including a 50 hp engine, left-hand drive, and Timken bearings, backed by a widespread service policy. Cassidy's new firm supplies speedometers, horns, spark plugs, and lubricants as the company expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vehsels van Strueilen
Giroud
Amitchell-Lewis Meter Company
Wis
John W. Bate
Mit- Hiehell
Fis
United States
Easter Hemisphere
South America
Tacsta
Fiirst
Mire Bate
Les Command
Mitchell
Bate
Michnel-Lewis Company
Canital
Hate
Im Mitchell Motors
Ar. Bate
Ieumana
Exmoor
Zip cyclecar tests steep hills across Iowa in rough ride
The Zip cyclecar built in Davenport travels from Chat City to Iowa City covering about 107 miles in a day. Despite frozen ruts and muddy after rain, the belt friction drive car climbs steep grades with a temporary axle and improvised repairs. Steering gear and chain failures mark the journey, yet the car completes the route with observers noting its reliability and potential for faster future trips.
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Davenport
Chat Cfty
Iown City
Mater Age
America
Hough
Durant
Dover
Wilton
Iowa City
Gissed Agan
Sipface
Algi
Weiter
194 Keaton Cars Tow 2200 Miles Through Rain and Rough Roads
H H Newsom vice president and general manager along with Charles Drum factory manager Ralph Brown chief engineer C B Fox factory superintendent J Wallahach foreman and Charles Piquette chief of the electrical department of Keaton Motor Company returned to Detroit Saturday morning after towing three 1914 Keaton randem cars 2200 miles. The trip covered Detroit Cincinnati Louisville Nashville Atlanta Augusta Columbia Raleigh Richmond Staunton Pittsburgh Chambersburg and Cleveland despite two weeks of rain and rough roads. The three models completed the journey with only a broken spring minor slips and off road incidents and relied solely on their own power to move the cars.
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Tatromw
Mich
H. H. Newsom
Charles Drum
Ralph Brown
C. B. Fox
J. Wallahach
Charles Piquette
Keaton Motor Company
Detroit
Randem Keeton
Newson
Cincinnati
Louisville
Nashvile
Atlanta
Augusta
Columbia
Raleigh
Richmond
Staunton
Pittsburgh
Chambersburg
Cleveland
Oakland Produces Cabriolet Convertible Model News
The Oakland Motor Car Company unveils a novel cabriolet that combines a closed coupe with an open roadster. It seats three and features a unique retractable body allowing winter protection or open air use as weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland Motor Car Company
New enclosed Oakland sedan offers dual entry and sliding driver seat
The article describes an Oakland Company enclosed sedan with a single spacious compartment for four passengers and a distinctive sliding Pallman cushion driver seat. The design allows entrance from either side and aims to appeal to owners who drive themselves, noting advantages for women drivers and professional men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Bosch Threatens Action Over Magneto Patentee Infringement
New York November 8 The Bosch Magneto Company warns of legal action against manufacturers of magneto relays accused of infringing patent No 974967 granted to G Hunold in November 1910. The invention under scrutiny supports magneto ignition for two cylinder V engines. City license tag ruling noted in Kansas City Missouri. Judge Latshaw said state tags suffice, city revenue questioned. Fire destroys Lindhe Shim Company building. manager Charles R Hoffuh perishes.
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Bosch
New York
Bosch Magneto Company
G. Hunold
Rosch Company
Ask
O Motor Car
Kansas City
Latshaw
B. P. Moriarty
Motor Car Dowlers' Association
Mtr
Moriarty
City Moense (Ag
Latehaw
Charles R. Hotfuh
Lindhe Shim Company
Canal Street
Ootober 24
Apperson Jack Rabbit Cars Led Hagenback Parade
Elmer Apperson recalls the Hagenbeck Wolf Circus parade led by the Apperson Jack Rabbit car. The car, praised for perfection and efficiency, remains a top attraction behind the elephants and tigers. Pettit leaves Studebaker, to become ads head at Commerce Motor Car Company.
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Guesa
Elmer Apperson
Appesson
Jack Rabuit
Jacek Rabbit
Robinson & Franklin
Fes
Br. Apperson
Apperson _ Brothers
Peerless Motor Car Company Expands Technical Training
The Peerless Motor Car Company of Cleveland adopts a program to recruit and train graduates from major American technical schools. A large unit of nine Toledo drivers supports local deliveries and service. College graduates from Boston Technical, Cornell, Purdue, Syracuse and the University of Michigan join as engineers and advance through post graduate work in Cleveland factories.
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Toledo
Ohio
Hig
Peerless
Peerless Motor Car Company of
Cleveland
Boston Technical
Cornell
Burdue
Syracuse
Tolveretty
Michigan
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Rotrag
Studebaker
Mtchell-Lewis
Baward A. Cassidy
Ferry-Cassidy, Inc
Philadelphia
Qné
Bfward A. Cassidy & Co
Abbott
New Jersey
Cyglegar
Mar
San Antonio
Packard
Citizens Auto CO
Travis Street
Nashville
Pittsburg
Paige
Grey & Davis
Stewart
Alamo Auto Sales Co
Guehue
Crockett Salee Carage
Gamargn ST
Apperson
Ed Porth Ieaves
Siuilebaker Corp
W. Ss. Pettyt
Studebaker Corporation
Nas
Han Io
Commercs Motor Car Company
Co Utroit
Mr .Pettit Haz
Ne Salman
Milan Wos Hungary
Mycla Bqnad
Trivers
Auto Owners Protective Co
Ave. C
San Antonio, Texas
Crockett
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