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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1926
Page
12
Buick announces its 1927 cars are designed to remove noises and vibration. New transmission with larger gears, refined tooth forms, and single piece bearings reduce gear clatter and gear hum. Reinforced bell housing and flywheel housing improve alignment, delivering smoother, quieter operation at all speeds.
In 1926 Ab Jenkins halted his Studebaker Sheriff outside San Francisco to a cheering crowd after an 86 hour 20 minute coast to coast run, claiming urgency as nothing for a Studebaker. Californians gather to inspect the prairie schooner as the 70 years of Studebaker transport evolution are highlighted.
The piece notes that Ifon brings broad shifts in how people move while highlighting enduring winter interest.
The Whippet, recently launched by Willys-Overland, leads a wave of remodeled light four-cylinder cars. Industry talk predicts more European style light cars from other makers, though Whippet may stay the sole truly European type built here for some time.
Industry officials expect lighter cars from other makers but say full reform will take time. Willys-Overland reports over 18,909 Whippet models in use, surpassing expectations as they set performance records for owners nationwide.
Magen Jurgensen a 21 year old from Los Angeles set new coast to Omaha auto record driving 2020 miles in 47 minutes? He lowered the Pacific coast to Omaha time by about two hours and carried only minimal stops for fuel and meals. He and Tolley crossed the country with a nail incident in New Mexico noted as the sole mishap. On the return, Jurgensen cut Omaha to Denver time from 15 hours 31 minutes to 14 hours flat. Harold
Beyers an Omaha boy served as passenger and relief driver on the return trip while Rolley stayed in Omaha. The youth's demonstration is more than a stunt it shows transcontinental touring is now practical for the average minor.
Rawam Brothers announce a new Graham Brothers sales record with 1041 trucks and motor coaches delivered in a single week by Dodge Brothers dealers in the United States and Canada. The week ended July 31 marks a sharp rise from earlier periods, with five weeks totaling 40886 and substantial gains versus 1925 and last year. Leo R. Mier cites growing demand for dependable transport units with higher capacity trucks.
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