Willys-K Knight Sets Mountain Economy Record in California
A stock Willys-Knight touring car completed a 96 hour test through San Bernardino mountains covering 1,357 miles. The car averaged 19 mph with fuel economy just over 15 mpg despite 8,000 foot climbs and rough terrain, and required only four quarts of radiator water.
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Willys-Knight
San Bernardino
Redlands
Mill Creek Road
Clark’s Lake
Ruggal Santa Ana Canyon
Big Bear Lake
New Government Forest Road
Arrowhead Lake
San Bernardino Mountains
Crestline
Waterman Canyon
Los Angeles
Gine
Golden Gate
California
Overland Touring Car and Willys Knight Promote Family Gift
The Willys Overland company touts the Overland Touring Car, Sedan, and Business Coupe as the lowest priced cars with steel bodies. It claims steel offers superior strength and resilience, comparing unfavorably with wood and highlighting ongoing quality and low operating costs.
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Overland
Willys-Overland
Many Car Bargains By Sidney Motor Dealers
Dealers continue heavy discounts on used cars as they move stock at cost. Buyers seek latest models with features like balloon tires and four wheel brakes, prompting drop in used car prices. The shift toward open models and willingness of owners to take low prices fuels bargains, turning what once were junk cars into saleable stock.
Willys-Knight Six Introduced As Sleeve Valve Luxury Car
An article proclaims the Willys-Knight six as more than a model, a new car built around a six cylinder sleeve-valve engine. It notes a large demand for six-cylinder Willys-Knight for years and compares the engine to expensive European cars imported to Canada at high prices.
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Willys-Knight
Canada
Dealer's Flour Operates Only If It Has Its Own Power
A fragment notes a flour dealer seeking to ensure products operate on their own power. The context is unclear but emphasizes independence of operation and power source for the flour product.
Turkey shipment signals rising valley poultry trade
Three carloads of dressed turkeys were shipped last week from Henry Bayard and Yarrington. Swift Co. graded and paid growers with good receipts. Early in season many birds not ready, more expected by Christmas. No. 1 dressed turkeys brought 36 cents per pound, cars held 1900 to 2100 birds.
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Henry
Bayard
Yarrington
Swift & Co
Minatare Free Press
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Sidney Motor Dealers
TUDOR
Ford
B. Desreis
Toledo
Willys-Knight-Overland Dealers
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