Knight sleeve valve engines bolster speed and efficiency
The bulletin highlights Knight sleeve-valve engines gaining popularity in passenger cars and buses, noting lower operating costs, fewer parts, and reduced failures. It cites race and test results, including a Keight engine on the Montlhery track and its use in cities, taxis, and marine applications.
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Detroit
Montihery
France
Marchand
Jerushling
Willys 70 Willys-Knight Maintains Leader Status
Willys-Overland officials say the 70 Willys-Knight continues to lead its price class with superior performance and sales. They cite dealer orders and strong public acceptance as proof of the model’s merit and a peak in popularity reached within its second year of production. The maker notes the engine’s two continental debraced design and the car’s reliability economy and serviceability as key factors in its sustained top position.
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Widespread Demand Boosts Willys-Knight Sales in Warm Weather
As warm weather returns, sales of the Willys-Knight car model rise across all sections. Dealers report renewed interest and stronger demand, signaling a healthier market for the automaker.
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Willys-Knight Haven
Chinaman 15 Seller of Oldsmobiles in Oregon
Lung On an Oldsmobile dealer in John Day Oregon is described as possibly the only Chinese automotive merchant in the United States He has sold Oldsmobiles for four years and in 1926 his district sales were second only to one car make His sales energy followed the recent price drop prompting him to take an order for a deluxe sedan within half an hour, journeying to Port Town for stock.
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California
Portland
Jobo Day
Oregon
Strawberry Mountains
Oldsmobile
Lung
John Day
Lung On
Falcon Knight Six sleeve valve sets two sales records
A Falcon Motors bulletin from Detroit highlights the Knight Six sleeve valve’s debut in March as the first thousand dollar sleeve engined car to top sales nationwide. It notes most trade‑ins come from Knight or conventional poppet‑valve cars and cites regional popularity among Knight models driving Falcon‑Knight Six registrations.
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Falcon Motors Corporation
Detroit
Michigan
United States
Marmon Plant Expands to Meet Rising Demand
Expansion at Marmon Motor Car Company planned after a surge in Marmon Eight and Marmon Series 75 sales. H W Bronk notes exports and domestic orders drive the need for larger facilities and quicker production to keep pace with growing demand.
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Mearmon Motor Car Company
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H. W H. Bronk
Factory layout advances Marmon 15 production at plant No 1
Under a new expanded plant layout the Marmon 15 will be produced in plant No 1 near the general offices. A unified compact system centers around a main assembly line seven hundred feet long.
Studebaker Announces New Erskine Prices for July
A. R. Erskine, president of Studebaker, announced new Erskine prices effective July 13 as the firm reports higher second quarter sales of 33 090 cars and rising exports 15 090 in six months. He noted quality remains unchanged with revised pricing and expressed optimism for the year's second half.
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New Erskine
A. R. Erskine
Studebaker Corporation
Europe
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Studebaker
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Nash Motor Company declares dividends and reports 1927 six months earnings
Nash Motor Company directors announce a quarterly dividend and an extra penny per share on common stock. The firm reports net income for the six months ending May 31, 1927 of 9,391,520 versus 10,148,332.60 the prior year. President Nash remains optimistic about Nash sales amid strong reception to three new models.
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Nash Motors Company
United States
Grees
Oakland completes 21 thousand mile road trip in five months
A 180 000 mile Oakland sedan returns to Pontiac Michigan after a five month journey covering more than 21 000 miles through 37 states and 500 cities and towns in the United States plus trips to Mexico and Canada. The vehicle toured in a figure eight route with stops at major cities and demonstrations nationwide.
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Portiac
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Richards- Oakland Company
Detroit
Chicago
United States
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Hudson Essex close big half year
Hudson Essex reports its June 30 half year as the largest and most successful in its history with high demand for Essex cars. Officials note potential sales of tens of thousands more cars if supply matched demand and describe plant reorganization to speed delivery.
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Hudson
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Essex Display Prompts Demand At New York Auto Show
The Hudson Essex booth at the New York show drew constant public demand for Essex cars, noted for weight and rugged, roomy design. The write up highlights its strong axles, frames, and smooth ride, while mentioning a burglar alarm with no visible wiring.
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Essex
Hudson
Heating plant update with rotating grate furnace
In a new heating plant a furnace feeds from an automatic supply and distributes heat through a revolving grate system. The description notes a coat fed mechanism and a separated distribution path for efficient burning.
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