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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1913
Page
4
Washington shows highlight 1914 gasoline pleasure cars with more six cylinder models and optional self starters. Manufacturers emphasize simplicity, refined construction, and comfort. left drive, center control, electric gear shifts appear among advancing features. Prices hold steady with some reductions as fewer makers remain.
Rauch and Lang unveil 1914 electric car design featuring maximum strength with minimum weight, simple control for six forward and three reverse speeds, and a luxury coach body. Mrs. William Corcoran Hill owns an early Washington Rauch Lang, praising ease of operation and comfort. The article also notes Hudson Sedan Week, Pierce Arrow purchases, Reo truck price cut, maintenance tips, and stockholder meeting highlights.
Haynes Co. plans, cycle car outlook, and racing trends are outlined. Probey declines placing a dealer card on a Smithsonian exhibit. Cycle cars, cross between motorcycle and auto, are expected in the U.S. soon with models from New York and Los Angeles, and 25 Detroit makes in development. Articles advise checking ignition components, tire valve tests after inflation, and valve cap adjustments to prevent leaks.
A New Detroit electric roadster and 1914 models tout larger battery capacity for extended mileage, an electric brake, rain-vision front window, and stylish fenders. The cars appeal strongly to women drivers in Washington, though they are not exclusively for ladies, with many male owners as well. Emerson & Orme report worm and bevel-gear drives, offering five and four passenger bodies, including front or rear seat operation.
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