Trend Toward Knight Powered Car and Truck Emerges
The article notes a growing demand in the United States for Knight sleeve valve powered engines. Falcon Knight cars are cited as leading the trend, with Willys-Overland and B F Stearns among early adopters. European patent expirations push manufacturers to consider Knight technology for passenger cars and commercial trucks. A Knight powered six cylinder light delivery model is highlighted for its weatherproof features and practical loading height.
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Oiltals
Purcnn Motors Corporation
Detroit
Sines
Amerna
Prigg
Stral Ave ‘Dent
Pie Fsetyrer
ATE Verte Adm
Falcon Motors Corporation
Willys-Overland Company
B. F. Stearns
Europe
Autoomobiles
Winckles
Oakland Six 10 Taye New Assembly Plant Opens
Pontiac Michigan November 12. Oakland Motor Car Company proceeds with a $3,000,000 plant for the Oakland All American Six duplicating Pontiac Six facilities. Excavation for a spur track begins for railroad delivery. The two story fireproof building, 640 feet long, will house twin lines with 500 units daily capacity. Designed with Albert Kahn Inc Detroit architects, the plant should be finished and operating by spring.
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Pontiac
Mich
Oakland Motor Car Company
Oakland
Oakland Assembly
Fr. BR. Boyer
Albert Kahn, Inc
Detroit Archtects
Buick Man Warns Drivers as Winter Approaches
Nov 12 Mid Rivers Buick dealer C W Jacobs urges car owners to prepare for cold weather by checking battery and charging system, oil, tires, brakes, and antifreeze. He notes newer Buicks may need fewer precautions due to automatic charging and improved systems.
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C. W. Jacobs
Buick Motor Company
Jacobs
Buick
Light Studebaker begins 20000 mile Rio to New York trip
The Studebaker team led by Mario Baroni and Casimero Scuderoni lowered the Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires record by twenty days on the first leg of their 20000 mile trek to New York City. They reached La Paz after eighteen days, crossing the Tres Cruzes pass, and learned rivals had taken five months Buenos Aires to La Paz. The journey spans varied terrain from plains to mountains and rivers.
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Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Buenos
Argentina
Studebaker
Rio
New York City
Mario Baroni
Casimero Scuderoni
la Paz
Bolivia
Buenos Aires
Tres Cruzes
Pfau Chevrolet Co Awarded Silver Cup in Elyria
The Pfau Chevrolet Co of Elyria received a silver loving cup from the Chevrolet Motor Co for delivering the most Chevrolets in this division. Pfau Chevrolet set a new Elyria record by delivering 64 new Chevrolets in October as general manager Mr. B Pfau eyes a record November in Chevrolet sales.
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Pfau Chevrolet Co
Elyria
Chevrolet Afotar Co
Pfan Chevrolet Co
B. Pfau
Chevrolet
General Motors De Luxe Truck Promoted by Farm Implement Co
H. T. Winckles, manager of the Farm Implement Co local GM Truck Co branch, spoke to the Chronicle Telegram about the General Motors De Luxe one half ton truck. He highlighted the six cylinder Pontiac engine and noted its world wide reputation and strong performance.
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H. T. Winckles
Farm Implement Co
General Motors Truck Co
Chronicle Telegram
General Motors
Nash Motors logs record export month in October
Nash Motors reports October as the biggest export month in its history with higher overseas shipments than any prior October in eleven years. H M Selisbury cites strong demand for the Nash Advanced Six Special Six and Standard Six, noting 38 percent more exports than all of 1922 and a 242 percent rise for the first eleven months of 1927 versus the prior year.
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Nash Motors Company
Nash
H. M. Selisbury
United States
Care of Cars Told by Chrysler Heads
Chrysler service experts urge motorists to prepare for winter by using service stations or self-help steps. Steps include draining sludge from the oil pan, refilling with good oil, frequent oil changes, lubricating the chassis, changing transmission and differential oil, inspecting and cleaning the generator, checking and recharging the battery, cleaning gas and vacuum tanks and lines, adjusting the carburetor, flushing the cooling system, replacing worn hoses, adding anti freeze, and aligning wheels to protect tires.
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Chrysler
Auto repair notes on winter readiness and safety checks
The text advises tightening wear related parts such as body bolts and spring clips to prevent squeaks and breakage. It mentions adjusting the clutch brake pedals and brakes as part of preparing for cold weather driving so the car owner can drive confidently and avoid later problems.
Demand for the Willys Knight 70 car grows in 1927
Willys Overland officials report rising popularity of the 70 Willys Knight engine line, with first year demand outstripping supply. Dealers travel long distances to pick up cars at Toledo plant to speed deliveries. Owners hail the 70 as best value in its price class, with engineering claims matching higher priced rivals.
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Willys- Knight
Willys-Overland
Knight
Norella
Toledo
Eva Wijlys-Knight
Standard Essex Car Makes World Record Climb
A standard Essex Super-Six coach set a world record by climbing Mt Tamalpais near San Francisco. The feat was achieved in high gear by non-professional drivers, using the mountain railway and a rough dirt road route gaining more than 1700 feet in eight miles. The test, praised by Hart-Lepper Co. and Reson Motor Car Co., marks the first ascent of the peak in high gear by any car.
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Chicago
Stow
LaSalle
Howard ‘Street
Tamaipais
San Francisco
Reson Motor Car Co
Stanley W. Smith
Hudson-Essex
California
Essex
Harr
Hart-Lepper Co
Mt. Tamalpais
Mt.Tamalpais
Dodge official scans foreign conditions report
Sutherland Pilch of Dodge Brothers returns after a 50 000 mile tour through Egypt Palestine Persia India Siam Indo China Malay states China Japan and the Philippines. He finds American made cars predominate overseas and notes expanding markets especially in India despite British Italian and French competition.
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Detroit
Sutherland Pilch
Dodge Brothers, Inc
Near
Far East
Pilch
India
American trucks face India market rivals after U S gains
Facturers strive to regain supremacy after U S competitive gains. Trucks made in America enjoy a practical monopoly in India aside from government use. India under English governance favors British brands but American trucks still penetrate, with Bombay’s main contract served by Dodge Brothers and Graham Brothers vehicles.
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United States
America
India
Mr. Pitch
England
Bombay
Dodge Brothers
Graham Brothers
Koolmotor Gasolene Minimizes Carbon
Paradoxically engines run hotter in winter due to congestion and cold start. Driving faster greatly increases power demand and wear. Cities Service Company's Koolmotor Gasolene claims to reduce carbon, enable quick starts, prevent engine racing, and maintain high speed power with improved efficiency across the operating range.
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Cities Service Company
Kangad City Acquires Building for De Molay International HQ
A commodious building has been acquired by Kangad City to serve as the international headquarters of the Order of De Molay. The organization, founded in the city eight years ago, has since expanded membership across the United States and into several foreign countries.
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Ben
Kangad City
Order of de Molay
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