Evening Star Newspaper, March 25, 1931, Page 16

THE EVENiNG STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 1931 i In the New Oakland a large powerful, easy ndmg beautlful $995.50 afe[zvma?efuzlfea’ car for only IT HAS AN 85 H. P. V8 ENGINE The New Oakland is fast and smooth. Itis dependable and long-lived. It is comfortable and beautiful.’ For this fine new car represents high standards of design and manufacture. A splendid example is found in the new 85 horsepower eight-cylinder V-type engine—the kind of power plant which has been standard in the finest cars for years, and is famous for smoothness and efficiency. This type motor fully utilizes the advantages of down-draft carburetion. In constructing this engine, fine materials and high standards of precision are employed, and careful inspections complete the assurance of unusual performance. SYNCRO-MESH TRANSMISSION . Further convincing proof of Oakland quality is found in the trans- mission. To meet Oakland standards nothing would do but the remark- able Syncro-Mesh, originally conceived as a luxury few might enjoy and heretofore found only in the world’s costliest cars. Syncro-shifting is easy, clashless, silent and velvet-smooth—the last word in driving satisfaction. A NEW QUIET SECOND .GEAR Quiet operation is a characteristic of well built cars, and Oakland’s new second gear is one of the features that provides this quality. Inaddition the design of this gear contribufes greatly to Oakland’s remarkable acceleration. It is a real delight to drive a car that picks up so tapidly in second gear, and with a guietness comparable to driving in *high.” A RUBBER-CUSHIONED CHASSIS Many examples of Oakland thoroughness of construction are hidden from view. In the chassis; for instance, there are actually forty-one points where rubber cushioning is used, absorbing and deadening shocks and adding both to riding ease and to the life of the car. Oakland’s rubber cushioned spring shackles make notable contribution to riding ease, eliminate twelve points of chassis lubrication, and are rattle-proof. NEW INSULATED BODIES BY FISHER A new interpretation by Fisher of style, comfort and luxury in bodies adds the final touch in making Oakland an inexpensive version of, the finest. Not only has the Fisher system of scientifically combining wood and steel produced its usual safety and durability, but in addition these Oakland bodies introduce the very latest developments in insulation against heat, cold and noise. There is no denying that the body has much to do with one’s satisfaction in the car—and the new Oakland Fisher bodies will please you in every respect from their modish styling to their sound structural qualities, WHIPCORD OR MOHAIR UPHOLSTERY Oakland cars are upholstered and trimmed to the same standards of style and beauty as characterize fine homes where good| taste is expreued Closed cars are upholstered in wlupcord or mohair—open cars in leathers. In every detail of appointments ‘and fittings Oakland has spared nothing to create an ensemble of flawless good taste. Other Oakland features include: ll7m:hwhulbn¢;finm“ Lovqoy shock absorbers; one.piece fenders with fender hdiumf lamps; heavy single-bar bumpers; new sturdy rear axles with ball mdmflzbamp—oflluledm-nddunmkdqupdfim with five cross members; thzefiumtcmflwndummddfl. fitting electro-plated. pistons. In every way Oakland has gone to great lengths to appeal to careful; knowing buyers. It has designed the Oakland V-8 soundly and built it with thoroughness and care. This fine workmanship and attention to detail will be apparent to you when you examine the car. This is the | pnce of the 2-door Sedan or Coupe de- ¥ livered to you in Washington and equipped ready for use. Equipment includes front and rear bumpers, shock absorbers, 5 wire wheels, and extra tire, tube and tire lock. Other models priced as follows: Sport Coupe, $1,075.50; 4-door Sedan or Convertible Coupe, $1,095.50; Custom Sedan, $1,155.50. OAKLAND V-8 G ENTERAL MOTORS VALUDS L. P, STEUART Inc. New Car Department ¥ | 1401 14th Street N.W. H.R. ng Motor Co. $MHS!..N.E.,Wan¢ton,D c . Sout'lurn Maryland Garage Upper Marlboro, Md. Blythes Garage Lanham, Md. Central Garage LaPlate, Md, Carpenter Motor Co, Paris Auto Service, Inc. Warner Motor Co. Carpenter Motor Co. General Auto Truck Co., Inc. 2100 Virginia Ave. N.W., Washington, D. C. Quantico, Va. Annapolis, Md. Wazrenton, Va, bR 1 TR TS | Dick C. Weaver Culpeper, Va. Temple Motor Co. Alexandria, Va, W. Lawson King- Gaithersburg, Md. Service Department 1119 21st Street N.W. Coast In Auto Works, Inc. 1800 Nichols Ave. 8.E., An-oufin, D.C Prince Frederick Motor Co. . Prince Frederick, Md Waldorf Motor Co. Waldorf, Md.