Studebaker entry glips by at Indianapolis speed trials
May 24 report from Indianapolis notes Studebaker entry with Earl Cooper in the Studebaker Special setting a 100.3 mph average during early trials for the 500 mile race on May 30. Mayor Lew Shank greeted Cooper, marking a municipal reception to a Speedway contestant for the first time in recent years as interest grows nationwide in the race. The Studebaker flag will fly for the parade of speed buses at 10 a m. The mayor urged victory to keep Indiana’s first prize, reflecting Studebaker’s 72 year Indiana presence. Norway coins with holes mentioned.
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Velie Model 66 Glides Into Elyria as New Velie Dealer
The Young Motor Sales Company on Depot Street announces itself as Elyria’s Velie distributor. Mr. Young extols the Velie Model No 66 with a long 118 inch wheelbase for ample seating and smooth ride. He highlights space comfort, refined proportions, durable baked enamel finish, and Velie’s valve in head engine with advanced lubrication and fuel features.
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Depot Street
Elyria
Young
Willys-Overland Plant Happenings at Toledo Factory
The Willys-Overland plant in Toledo is described as one of the best equipped industrial facilities in the United States. The facility saves about 17 000 tons of coal yearly by burning wood mill shavings and chips, generating 2 500 horsepower per hour. It houses 47 000 automatic sprinkler heads for fire protection and uses 90 000 electric bulbs to illuminate the plant. Heat radiators cover 6 250 square feet, and around fourteen acres of window glass are used in the factory.
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Willys- Overland Auto
Toledo
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Willys Overland Auto
Franklin cars prove durability with 73 percent still in use
A Franklin Automobile Company study shows 75 percent of Franklins built since 1902 remain in service. Sales Manager S. E. Ackerman notes the figure proves durability as many cars reach 100000 miles or more with reports of 200000, 300000 and even 600000 miles.
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Franklin Automobile Company
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If Burman Were In That Year’s Race
In 1910 Buick drivers set speed milestones as Bob Burman, famed for the First-built Buick, won acclaim on the track. His supporters believe he would have contended strongly in the Indianapolis classic today, while fifteen Buick records from that era remain unbeaten in the AA.A. archives.
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Bob” Burman
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Ford Breaks All Records In May Demand At Ford
Detroit May 24 Ford sales in the United States for the first ten days of May averaged eight thousand three hundred eighty five daily, surpassing the prior record in April and signaling continued growth. Through May 10 Ford units retailed reach seven hundred fifty seven thousand twenty three, with car and truck deliveries up two hundred one thousand one hundred fifty.
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United States
Company eyes new high digit in May after gains
The firm notes increases this month and a positive business outlook, expecting a new high sales figure in May amid ongoing growth over the same period last year.
Ohio Motorists Warned On Titles For Used Cars
The Ohio State Automobile Association urges buyers to demand proper title or bill of sale from sellers before purchasing used cars. Secretary Charles C. Jones estimates hundreds of stolen autos are being driven amid title irregularities.
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Ohio State Automobile Association
Chas. C. Jones
State auto theft crackdown expands with title proof push
The state association urges anti theft efforts as 83 clubs join a drive to curb rising auto theft. Thieves forge bills of sale and ownership certificates, so motorists should demand clear proof of title. The bill of sale law, backed by O S A A, aims to tighten theft prevention and complicate illegal disposal.
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Stolen Cars Motion Aims to Curb Theft With Proven Ownership
A statement explains that proving bona fide ownership deters towing and reduces theft. Cars used for joy rides often are altered and sold. buyers who demand ownership proof complicate later salvage and limit illegal reuse. The expert argues strict ownership verification lowers theft incentives and helps the state combat auto crime.
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A. & A. Auto Carries Big Stock of Rings
Mr. Airfield of A. and A. Auto Supply at 584 Want Broad Street says they stock about 6 000 American Hammered rings to cover roughly 50 ring sizes plus oversizes. There are about 406 piston ring sizes for autos, trucks, tractors and engines. American Hammered is one of three piston ring makers offering a complete size and oversize range.
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