Reliability Run by Studebaker Showcases Stock Models
The reliability run started by Studebaker ran four days through good and bad weather with over 100 cars from multiple states. Each car covered about 250 miles daily between early morning and evening, while newspaper reporters tracked gasoline and oil use and overall performance. Studebaker officials warned such stunts mislead the public, stressing the value lies in stock cars, not specially prepared vehicles.
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StuDebaker
Variou States
Boston Studbaker
Oller
Runjust
Bali
Dallas Studebaker Endurance Run Tests 1918 Six Car
Dallas branch of Studebaker Corporation organized a reliability endurance run for a 1918 Studebaker six. Henry Lindsley started the test with a Dallas car crew of four to five, covering 258 miles over four days within a nine hour limit, from Dallas to towns including Fort Worth, Cleburne, Waxahachie, Ennis, and Richardson. The run showcased the car’s durability and involved figures like Joy Gardner and Hugh Jennings, with plans to dismantle the car for showroom display and invite competitive tests by other makers.
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Studebaker
Olller
Dallas
Studebaker Corporation of America
Windfield
Villame
Maniger
New York
Tully
Theoliseum
Willams
Dalia
Henry 12
Lindsley
City Hutt
Waxahachie
Joy Gardner
Dallas Baseball Club
Jennings
Detroit
Cadillac
New Orleans Bids For Tire Factory
A New Orleans business leader urged officials to consider the city for the Luck Tire factory if San Antonio is not chosen. Texas towns including Dallas and Houston are bidding, with stock subscriptions to be paid by December 14. The letter from a prominent New Orleans figure notes the city would gain commercial advantages if selected.
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Lack Tire & Manufacturing Company
New Orleans
San Antonio
Chamber of Commerce of
Ioana
Everal Texas
Dillgs
Houston
Jos Walgh
E. A. Hutchins
Luck Tire & Manufacturing Company
Srcll
Designing a Motor Not an Easy 10B
A Briscoe Motor Co official discusses the complexity of automobile design. He notes that modern cost accounting forces engineers to optimize each operation, and that creating a midpriced car requires substantial design skill and practical research beyond mere theory.
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Benjamin Briscoe
Briscoe Motor Company
Tay
Teast
Publc
W Desser
Packard Thin Six Motorists Deal Highlights Twin Six Launch
Packard Motor Car Co of Detroit reports in Joy's annual directorate note that factory upgrades boost production to meet demand for the twin six and new trucks. It traces Packard model evolution to the La-cylinder, claims the twin six surpasses prior engines as essential for offering the最高 quality car. Fiscal year sales exceed sixteen million with expectations to double next year amid growth in manufacturing and product line.
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Packard -Motor Car Company
Detroit
Joy
Packard
Benbon
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