Hudson streamline body origins and Chalmers Six features
President R D Chapin details Hudson designers using European yacht lines to shape the streamline body. The process included wax modeling and photos from Berlin, with exhibition at Glide Auto Co. The piece also outlines 1914 Chalmers Six innovations including a six cylinder enclosed motor, a new multiple disc clutch, silent operation, and the electric starter, offered in six body styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Chapin
Hudson Motor Car Company
Hudson
Europe
Berlin
America
Cmnmane
Glide Auto Co
Glide Auto Company
Chalmers
Chalmers Company
Chitus
New Oakland and Reo Cars Arrive Soon at Waterloo
Waterloo Auto & Supply, 614 618 Jefferson St, securing 1914 Oakland and Reo models for its northeastern Iowa agency. Samples expected next month. four Oakland models with two 4 cylinders and two 6 cylinders, plus advanced Reo features like electric starters and lighters. Company five years old with owners Woof Bad Ty Moore Farrand Thompson. operates auto shop and full retail trade.
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Waterloo Auto & Supply Company
Jefferson Street
Oakland
Reo
Iowa
Waterloo Auty & Supply Company
Moore
B. E. Farrand
Thompson
Chalmers Introduces 1914 Six Car With Streamlined Design
The Chalmers Motor Company unveils its new Model 24 Six for 1914, shown by Bryant Motor Car Co at 617 Jefferson Street. The redesigned car features streamline bodies, a tapered hood, long dash, oval fenders, rear gasoline tank and spare bed, left-hand drive and center control, marking a distinct departure from prior models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chalmers Motor Company
Bryant Motor Car Company
Jefferson Street
Chalmers
Burd Auto & Supply Expands With New Equipment
Burd Auto & Supply, owned by Charles Burd, at 416 418 Seventh Street West, reports a season of unprecedented success and added equipment in repair and supply rooms. The firm holds exclusive agencies for Imperial Colt Howard and Empire cars and plans further growth in 1914. The business began in 1909 on Truff Street and moved to a larger Seventh Street facility two years later.
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Burt Auto & Supply Company
Seventh Street
Charles Burd
Imperial
Colt, Howard
Empire
Burd
Truff Street
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Oaklands
REOS
Burd Company
Joe
Columbia
Elect
Stewart
Guy W. Campbell
New Yate Street
Burd Auto Supply Co
West
Phen
Cole
Waterloo
Reo Cars
A. C. Stewart Auto Tire Co
East Fifth Street
Kisselkar
Kissel Motor Car Company
KisselRar
Risselkar
Waterloo KisselKar Co
West Fourth Street
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