Old Model B Packard Parts Still Obtainable
C A Marshall, a Detroit garage owner, reports he can still obtain a needle valve for the carburetor of a 1901 Model B Packard. He writes the factory, noting the car runs well except for a rusted valve and fuel feed issues. Packard officials say Model A blueprints exist and parts for any Packard are obtainable, including early models still operable.
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Butte
A. Marshall
Bas
Marshall
Packard
3. W
W. D. Packard
Warren
Ohio
Detroit
Graham Paige Sweep in Brazil Touring Test
Graham Paige cars posted a flawless show in Brazil's 1200 kilometer touring test last month winning first place in all four classes and leading the field with consistent performance. A fifth class result was also reported, confirming the marque's reliability and pace over the grueling course.
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Graham-Paige
Brazil
Touring test Sao Paulo to Rio race despite worded rally
The Washington Luis touring test, held annually by the Sao Paulo and Roads Association, covered 745 miles from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro to Petropolis and back. It was a four day touring event, not a race, with four to five passengers per car, and judged by fuel economy and reliability. Fifteen contestants entered, thirteen American cars, plus a Lancia and a Mercedes, totaling nine makes. Graham-Paige finished second in its class.
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Graham-Paige
Washington
Sao Paulo and Roads Association
Sao Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
Petropolis
U.S
Lancia
Mercedes
Willys Sedan Sets Record at Indianapolis Speedway
A stock Willys Knight sedan endured brutal tests on the Indianapolis speedway driving 250 miles in rain and 40 mile per hour winds. The car ran in second gear at 40.56 mph average with a single stop for adjustments, demonstrating stamina under harsh track conditions. Officials from Hoosier Motor Club and local newspaper men witnessed the trial.
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Willys ~ Knight
Indianapolis Speedway
Willys-Overland
Toledo
Hoosier Motor Club
Indianapolis
Willys-Knight
Plymouth Revealed a Remarkable Car
The new Chrysler-Plymouth shows outstanding success attracting attention to its engineering design and manufacture. A study and demonstration reveal a chassis with unusual ability and a fine body construction highlighting its performance and features.
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Chrysler - Plymouth
Plymouth Sets New Standard In Low Price Cars
Chrysler presents a Plymouth car described as unmatched in value for the dollar. The feature-rich model aims to rival more expensive vehicles in appearance, performance, refinements, and luxury, signaling Chrysler’s peak achievement in the low priced market. It appeals to buyers seeking full quality and style at a modest price.
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Hs Car
Chrysler
Plymouth
Durant Motors Sees Record Growth in Production
Durant Motors reports a surge in output with rising demand for Durant cars. Through January to June 1928, the automotive industry grew 6.4 percent, while Durant produced 49.9 percent more cars and trucks, adding about 23,000 units and driving employment to new highs as assembly lines sped up and material conditions improved.
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Durant
Durant Motors
Famous Car Now In Studebaker Museum
A famed car, one of two Studebaker Commander roadsters, arrives at the Studebaker Museum in South Bend Indiana after a record breaking tour. The car logged 53 304 miles with speeds over 65 mph, cementing stock car endurance and speed records before tours by Ralph Hepburn.
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Museum of Transportation
Studebaker Corporation
South Bend
Indiana
Studebaker Commander
Stubaker
Ficht Tun
Speedway
United States
Ralph Hepburn
Courtesy stresses at Oakland factory
Oakland Motor Car Company implements a courtesy plan to reduce lobby waits for commercial callers. Charles Miller, purchases supervisor, oversees a system where clerks log arrival times and waiting periods for Arthes- Ing department contacts. Average hold time has fallen to 3.16 minutes, with one day as low as 1.5 minutes despite 100 to 200 interviews daily.
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Oakland Motor Car Company
Charles 9. Miller
Arthes- Ing
Oakland Buyers
Ash Insists on Quality in Nash Automobiles
Ash emphasizes enduring quality in Nash cars with weekly executive meetings at Kenosha Racine Milwaukee and Pine Bluff to review owner dealer letters and implement improvements Foremen division superintendents and executives including CO Nash J T Wilson and M J H Pettit attend. Nearby Chevrolet general sales manager H J Klingler predicts U S exports reaching 1,000,000 cars yearly in the coming years despite 1927 foreign shipments at 460,305 and ongoing trade barriers.
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Nash
Kenosha
Racine
Milwaukee
Pine Bluff
Ark
CO. W. Nash
J.T. Wilson
Af. J H. Pettit
H. J. Kilngler
Chevrolet Motor Company
America
Mr. Klingler
Autos Third Among American Exports
Detroit observers tracking 1929 market trends note overseas trade now ranks third among American exports with about four hundred six million dollars in value. Despite gains since 1921 analysts say the export business remains a budding giant with strong growth ahead amid Europe’s rehabilitation and better global road conditions.
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Detroit
Mich
Europe
Falcon Knight Six Coupe Becomes In Demand In Fall
Demand for the Falcon Knight Six Coupe rises as fall weather arrives. Doctors and commercial travelers favor its six cylinder sleeve valve engine for long life and reliable service, with a roomy front seat and large rear luggage deck enhancing practicality for long trips.
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Falcon Motors Corporation
Rew Plating Adds Brightness to Cars
Chromium plating introduced less than two years ago to the automotive industry has won universal use for its enduring wear and lasting brilliancy. Paired with pyroxylin finishes, this plating makes automobile exteriors rival the best in finish.
Chromium plating in auto industry gains popularity in 1920s
The article traces chromium plating from its first use on Oldsmobile in March 1927 to its rapid adoption by new cars. It notes chromium as a hard white metal that resists rust and enhances brightness, with early methods impractical for mass production before improvements unlocked plating for automotive purposes.
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Oldsmobile
Development of the Automobile From Carriage Roots
The infancy of the auto industry wrestled with whip sockets and carriage bodies. Demand for safety, style, and comfort drove cars from buggy ancestry toward true independence, gaining a real body, wind shield, and a closed top as it evolved into a modern vehicle. The era marked the birth of the closed car and a distinct automotive identity.
Evolution of Motor Car Design in Early 20th Century
The excerpt traces rapid motor car progress as new materials and production methods emerge. Engines and frames improve. chassis design standardizes, yielding recognizable forms. Bodies gain beauty focus, signaling the dawn of style with Harley S. Earle noting style’s slow but steady rise. Expenditures mirror mechanical development in recent years.
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Harley Ss. Earle
General Notors
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