Model A Ford ride praised for its smoothness
Detroit August 4 The Model A Ford wins strong approval for its riding quality due to new heavier and more flexible transverse springs. The design places spring weight on flexible ends, reducing unsprung weight and allowing the suspension to absorb road shocks effectively aided by hydraulic shocks. The article explains spring dynamics and notes the car’s enhanced comfort over prior Ford models. Also an odd anecdote about a golfer and a punchline ends the blurb.
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Detroit
Mich
Ford
Administration Notice for Estate of Charles Nelson
Letters of administration on the estate of Charles Nelson late of Warren Borough Warren County Pa deceased have been granted to the undersigned. Creditors and debtors must settle immediately and those with claims must present them to John Williams or attorney E H Beshlin. July 18 1928 7 21 28 8 4 11 18 25.
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Charles Nelson
Warren
Warren County
John Williams
E. H. Beshlin
Deliver Car Every 51 Seconds in Willys Overland Driveaway Day
TOLEDO Aug 4 in a record breaking Willys-Overland driveaway day 2 951 Whippet and Willys Knight cars were shipped with 815 driven away by dealers within 250 miles of the Toledo factory. The event set records for total deliveries and for driveaways in ten hours. Dealers organized orders issued papers and lined up cars to ensure smooth delivery under a 61 second per dealer limit.
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Willys- Overland
Toledo
Willys-Overland
Whippet
Willys-Knight
Studebaker Posts Big Sales Gains on New Models
STUDEBAKER reports sharp sales gains after introducing new Studebaker and Erskine models. Vice president Paul Hoffman cites 40 to 50 percent increases in dealer deliveries nationwide, with the President and Erskine six lines driving the surge. Orders and deliveries surge in Chicago and beyond, signaling a strong market reception.
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South Bend
Ind
Studebaker
Erskine
Paul G. Hoffman
Studebaker Corporation of America
Hoffman
DeSoto Six unveiled by Walter P Chrysler in Detroit
Detroit August 4 Walter P Chrysler announces the new DeSoto six a seven body style car built by Chrysler with standard price under 900. It features hydraulic four wheel brakes a high compression head and the Red Head option. Interior roomy and luxurious with Mohair upholstery and advanced instrument panel. Separate dealer network created with rapid nationwide distribution planned.
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Detroit
Mich
Walter P. Chrysler
Chrysler
DeSoto
Matheson
Lameh i
DeSoto Six
Goodyear
Chevrolet Adds New Utility Truck
Chevrolet Motor Company announces a new utility truck with improvements including a four speeds forward transmission four wheel brakes and a channel steel bumper. Production began July 2 and it will be shown in dealers’ showrooms nationwide this week. The extra low speed gear enhances engine power utilization for smoother acceleration.
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Detroit
Mich
Chevrolet Motor Eompany
Chevrolet
Manimura
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