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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1916
Page
3
At the New York Auto Show a Cadillac feature shows an exposed chassis revealing internal construction and operation. The display mirrors the Panama-Pacific Exposition version with a V-type engine. Body types include Touring Car, Roadster, Coupe, Drogham, and Berlinetta. lack of spare tires noted.
A long article praises the Cadillac Eight for its consistent mechanical principles and minimal changes across models. It notes 90 degree eight cylinder engine, electric ignition, new open body design, higher waistline, rounded radiator, and forward-shifted controls to improve driver and passenger comfort.
Mitchell car driven by Skinner captured the Valvoline trophy for the fastest Sacramento to Tallac trip. The record run took three hours and twenty five minutes, shaving seven minutes off the prior Sierra crossing mark. A puncture and cattle delay hindered the effort.
Victors from the Mitchell concern claim victory in the Valvoline cup challenge across a Sierra Nevada course with 30 miles of steep grades reaching 7400 feet. The car endured the strenuous test with no mechanical trouble as O C McFarland lauds the scale of the feat and the Mitchell Six’s performance. A rival maker allegedly wrecked near Placerville while trying to beat the record, and the winning car will be displayed at the Panama-Pacific Expo booth honoring the feat.
The Harley-Davidson distributor touts 1916 models as highly refined with improved durability and rider comfort. Features include the stepstarter, optional rear stroke starter on three speed models, integrated ignition and electric lighting, and a compact unit for horn headlight and dimmer. The design emphasizes ease of use and enhanced appearance with larger tanks for extended touring.
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