Evening Star Newspaper, January 27, 1929, Page 100

“ proper condition so that they may be b OUTLOOK FORAUTO MAKERS IS BRIGHT 1929 Export Sales to In- crease as Foreigners Awak- en, Says Macauley. At the start of a new year the auto- motive industry sees a period ahead which has one of the most promising outlooks in history. The motor car definitely has found its place in Amer- ica as a producer and the rest of the world has begun to readjust itself to automotive transportation as rapidly as possible, according to Alvan Ma- cauley, president of the Packard Motor Car. Co. For many years, even in this coun- try, the motor car was looked upon as a luxury. It was considered to be & menace to the savings account and its possession a destructive force to thrift. It now is recognized in America that it has not only raised the Nation's stand- ard of living to a high place, but has proved itself a creator of prosperity and wealth, ; What automotive transportation has done for America is not only now recog- nized by this entire country, but the true part it has played in the amazing development of the Nation in the last quarter century is becoming known to the people of nearly every other part of the world. Possibly as a result of this an automobile is now the one thing in all the world every one in the world desires to own and every person who has one wants another. Necessity for the careful husbanding. of family savings has been the teaching of ages among the peoples of the old world and it is perhaps but natural that other countries have been slower than we, for this reason, to grasp the fact that the motor car not only is the most desirable form of transportation, but a true producer of prosperity. The realization, however, has come. Perhaps it would be true to say that this realization, long germinating, began to ripen most notably during 1927,*and that America’s large increase in auto- motive exports during last year was a result of this awakening. In Europe, Asia and Africa the use of and demand for the motor car is developing as it did in America. The people of these countries now know that their need for the motor car is as great @s in America, While this demand for new cars abroad, increasing with development of natural resources in every country, is opening up tremendous export markets, prospects for even greater business than last year are seen in America. Cur country already'is sold on the motor car, and with the best minds agreeing that 1929 will be America's most prosperous year, it would seem certain that general business conditions will make possible an even greater domestic consumption of motor cars than ever. American manufacturers will obtain the bulk of the world’ motor car busi- ness, and the prospects offered by this great growing export market, plus the certain demand in this country, assure the American automotive manufacturers Bnother record-breaking year. NG s g ol o GOV. ALLEN URGES RIGID CAR SAFETY TESTS Massachusetts Chief Executive Sees Need for Periodical Inspee- tion of Machines, In his inaugural address Gov. Allen of Massachusetts said: “I would suge gest that it might be advisable to re- quire by statute that every automobile operated in this Commonwealth be sub- mitted at regular intervals to an in- spection by competent persons, to es- tablish whether its safety devices are in used to protect the operator of the motor vehicle and the public in general. I would further suggest that at some in- terval to be determined after study the operator be required to take another examination to ascertain whether he A ney attitude toward automobile shows s expected to swell the attend- ance at every important motor exhibit this year. Indications pointing to this are seen in the public's eagerness to in- spect individual showings of the lead- ing lines of 1929 cars. Instead of letting the auto show give him an inferiority complex, the aver- age motorist is now determined to make the show pay him a handsome divi- dend in the way of useful ideas. Some hint of this change in the general at- titude ioward shows was given last year when a number of motorists decided to install efficiency devices on their old engines, and purchase additional acces- sories to rejuvenate the cars’ external appearance. The shows proved to be profitable in a number of ways to those who looked over the new line of prod- ucts wisely. This year it is anticipated that the average car owner will invest his accu- mulated experience in the shows to the end that he may benefit not merely his present motoring, but his future auto- mobiling as well. He will do this large- ly through taking home suggestions for immediate adoption and also by learn- ing from the trends observed just what type of car he should keep in mind when next signing on the dotted line. Many motorists obtain a considerable amount of useful information merely from their conversation with salesmen and other show visitors. So many motorists have missed the trends of the times and purchased ob- solete types of cars through not visite ing the automobile show in their own city or at New York or Chicago, it is confidently predicted that this year will find attendance breaking all "records. Changes are developing so rapidly the public appreciates that the only way to keep abreast is to seize the opportunity which only an automobile show offers. Because the increased roominess of bodies will be one of the big features of the new cars on display more show visitors than usual will climb into the seats to inspect the interior of closed models. This will furnish an excellent chance to become closer acquainted with body details. Many will find, for instance, what a difference there is in seat cushions, and what the mere de- sign of such cushions has to do with comfort in riding. In the past there has been too little consideration for cushions, arm rests, seat backs, leg room and the other points that contribute to comfort both while the car is at rest and in motior What passed for a hard riding car h in many instances, merely been a case of uncomfortable cushions. This could easily have been corrected had it been detected and motorists would have ex- perienced less trouble selecting their cars. It is very probable that at the 1929 automobile shows througout the coun- try there will be considerable talk about “easy sitting” cars—a matter that comes before “easy riding.” The matter of visibility will be care- fully considered by these more skilled inspectors of the new cars. Virtually all makes of cars have eliminated the blind spots at the windshield, but some body types still present the rear panel blind spot problem. By sitting at the wheels of various cars show visitors can judge for themselves the relative safety of various body types. Nothing reveals the importance of good-looking wheels more convineingly than an automobile show. Here one sees the same make of car in several wheel types and also can compare types with other models of other makes. As a result of the use of low-pressure tires, soft springs and shock lhsorb\ni 8] it is generally recognized tha tl is no difference in the riding qualities of steel, wood or wire wheels. The difference now is confined to ap- pearance, strength, durability and ease of cleaning. Because there is.pot so much difs ference in.the of engines of the cars the ave! person who goes to auto shows this year can understand the impromptu lectures en engine operation. Valve gear is either sleeve or poppet. If of the latter type the valves may be in the side, as found in the L-head engine, or in the head. ‘Where valves are in the head they may be operated by pushrods and rocker arms from the camshaft located in the crankcase, or, more directly, through an overhead camshaft. These differ- ences are easily understood by the av- erage car owner, especlally when he still is in a fit condition to drive an au- tomobile safely.” AUTOMOBILE in actual operation on a LACQUER After long service — then mere polishing regains original distinctiveness of color and brilliance! Have your car refinished by James Beall & Sons 2321 Nichols Ave. S.E. Washington, D, C. Dupont Auto Works 2130 L Street N.W., Washington, D. C. b THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, JANUARY 27, 1929—PART 8.° New Attitude Toward Auto Expected To Swell Motor Show Attendances Much of value will be absorbed by showgoers upon investigation of the various fuel systems on the new cars. Where cars are using vacuum systems the vacuum tanks are larger than here- tofore. Thus the man with a last year's model finds a useful suggestion in hav- ing a larger tank installed on his car as a means of forestalling temporarily ;untnlng out of gas when climbing hills fast. Many little conveniences found on the new cars earry suggestions to ob- serving motorists. One of these is the vacuum booster. Another is the new type of screen air cleaner, which has no effect on the air flow to the car- buretor. In this same group might be mentioned the various new types of shock absorbers, which are effective in making old as well as new cars ride better. There are shackles that need no greasing and magazine type oilers for such parts as steering connections and kingpin bushings. These can be in- stalled on one's faithful car, thereby modernizing it and rendering it more serviceable. No longer need the motorist go to his automobile show and feel that the world has not been square with him by failing to fill his pockets with thou- sand-dollar bills. Even if his pocket. WILLYS: book is badly strained he is quite apt to get more out of the show than man who has plenty of money to spend, but who doesn’t invest his time very wisely. Especially to the man who is plan- ning to buy a new car some time dur- ing the year is the automobile show of service. By carefully inspecting the new cars and by making out some sim- ple comparisons of his own he can discover which way the automobile is headed. He can see what extremes to avold, as well as what ideas are defi- nitely out of date. Two years ago the extremely small was quite the thing at the auto shows, but those who in- terpreted the trends carefully wisely avoided this European idea that did not apply in America. There will be a big parade to the automobile shows this year and motor- dom will find that it has something of value left over when the drums stop beating. Thopyright by the Russell Service.) Will Ascertain Racing Champion. Dollars will mean much in deciding | the 1929 dirt track championship. It is planned to stage a run-off of the eight biggest money winners at the end of the season, bringing together the best drivers from all sections of the country. s the final ranking for the year will be determined, Every day in every way our cars grow bette: d better, COACH '1045 Coupe $1045; Sedan $1145; wheels Roadster $1045. Wire Touring $1045; included. Prices {.0.b. Toledo, Ohio, and specifications subject to change without notice. Equip- ment, other than standard, extra. REDUCED PRICES COACH U.S. HELP SPEEDS STATES' HIGHWAYS Federal Aid Permits 8,046 Wiles of Improved Roads During 1928. ‘Through Federal aid to States the im- proved road mileage was increased by 8,046 miles during the fiscal year of 1928, according to_the ncentl{ issued report of Thomas H. MacDonald, chief- of the Bureau of Public Roads The total net length cf highways bet- tered through Federal assistance was brought to 70,852 miles, the report states. Although the Federal aid system is composed of 187,753 miles, much of the mileage of 116,801 untouched by Fed- eral aid has been improved, records of the American Association of State High- way officials show. Most of the mileage receiving attention by States and coun- ties without Federal aid have reached only the early stages of improvement, these records indicate. As matters stood e = On Model “56” . $9%45 COUPE January 1, 1928, approximately 50,000 miles on the Fed aid system had re- ceived no improvement whatever. Concrete Mileage Gains. During the fiscal year of 1928 the mile- age of concrete pavement on the system was increased by 3,131 miles to & total of 17,516 miles. Brick roads were in- creased by 100 miles to a total of 818; bituminous concrete by 159 miles to 1,993; bituminous macadam by 647 miles to 4,317; water-bound macadam by 127 miles to 1,426; gravel by 2,360 miles to 27,698; sand-clay by 892 miles to 10,611 miles. In addition, 685 nflles of dirt roads were graded and drained. Mr. MacDonald, in his report, stresses the wisdom of concentrating Federal co- operation in road matters on a limited mileage of highways. By pursuing this plan the most used highways in the United States are receiving attention first, thereby benefiting the greatest number of road users. Surveys of traffic carried by the roads in several States indicate the extent of burdens borne by Federal aid roads. Mr. MacDonald's report in this connec- tion states: “In Vermont the average traffic on all roads of the Federal aid system was found to be 702 vehicles per day. The traffic on all other numbered State routes, the most important State roads outside the Federal aid system, averaged 293 vehicles per day. Carried 708 Cars Daily. “In Ohio the Federal aid roads carried in 1925 an average of 708 vehicles a day, MM ARG NN NN N NN A . .$995 SEDAN . $1045 TOURING . $M45 THE MOST BEAUTIFULLARGEST, MOST . POWERFUL KNIGHT-ENGINED CARS EVER OFFERED AT SUCH LOW PRICES! rl'umam showing of the new Willys- Knight Six reveals a brilliantly new car which, for smartness of line and har- mony of color, can be compared only with the most expensive custom-built suto- mohiles. A close inspection reveals per- fection of detail in every appointment. 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