Evening Star Newspaper, January 31, 1932, Page 108

14 THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D JANUARY 31, 1¢ —PART EHQ[T. 193 AUTOS MAKE g Dependability and Comfort| Among Many Re- finements. From First Page.) sl and the | same en- | h wheelbase. | ntroduced by line, has been | sler 'line, and | umber of me- ding auto- centri- drop girder squeakproof g hy- e the engine y two points, free wheelin of the tra trolled by a ne button from ithout touch- d shifts may be With the ed is said to come car in pro- ntinues 1 straight eight ase of 137 flywh smission and front of the v a short drive aft also cing the iving units hood. The 0 el DE SOTO I Soto comes to the show with six-cyl- at- g and constant An automatic small additional transmission at accclerator is re- ile and the a grav of side slipping and ' coupe in'a are wind- A new approach to Washington Memorial can be seen at the end of the span. the Lee Mansion, in Arlington. —Star Staff Photo, Courtesy Ludington Lines. pump of the new carburetor is said to for faster pick-up. DE VAUX The De Vaux 80 supersedes last year's 6-75 line with a convertible coupe added. The new De Vaux is described as longer, larger and more powerful, with streamlined bodies designed by Count Alex de Sakhnoffsky. The wheei- e has been lengthened to 114 inches, d the cars have been equipped with smaller wheels and larger tires. Trans- mission has silent second, constant mesh, helical gears and free wheeling DODGE Dodge Brothers division of r Motor Co. introduces ne inches, while the six inc number of bodies on 114-inch wheelbase Many of the new features of the new Chrysler line are included in the 1932 Dodge, such as “floating power,” auto- with free wk bodics and hydraulic sound and piece ste fon against cold, heat ion has been freely are marked by longer hoods one-piece front fenders, slopini windshields and large sect with small wheels. The “mon bodies and new frame construction s2id to make for greater rigidity safety. The body is mad: four major sections, with eliminated The engine of the eight is said to rn up 90 sepower at 3,400 r lutions per minute. Spark advance is automatic. The six cylinder engine de- velops 78 horsepower at 3,400 revo- lutions ‘ DEUSENBERG Deusenberg, one of America’s fastest cars, built by a subsidiory of the Cord Corporation, is built with custom-m bodies cn chassis designed by Fred cusenberg, famous designer of racing There ere no regular model ble, purchasers choosing their own coachwork. Unusual detalls of de- gn ae embodied in this fine car se include an aluminum dash, in- umer g black dials with white -mile-an-hour speed- tachometer, water temperature meter nd other gaug's rations are dampened in ine by a mercury crankshaft damp- Two cartridges containing fre mercury are fastened to the cheeks of the crankshaft which are said to coun- teract any whipping tendency in the shaft ener. ‘ Memorial Bridge Just Opened BID FOR BUSINESS sed. The | from Virginia’s shores. The Lincoln This air view was taken over DURANT Durant appears with seven models on a wheelbase of 112 inches, with a T1- horsepower motor, and a special line on a 116-inch wheelbase. Features of both series include free wheeling, syn- chro-mesh transmission, Tide control and Startix, the automatic starter. The special line is wired for radio in- stallation. ESSEX The new Essex, in seven body types comes to the show a more powerful 2nd faster car than ever before The six-cylinder engine is said to develop 70 horsepower, Body lines, from the V-shaped radiator to the molded rear | quarters, follow the general streamline effect. ~ Steel bodies are insulated ageinst temperature changes and noise As its bigger brother—Hudson Essex has silent second syncho-mesh transmission, free wheeling and auto- matic starter, which operates by turn- ing the ignition key. de control regulator is mounted on the erating details, such as he tion, proper mixt advance, are automatic is possible to drive with the choke clos through a device which automatically opens the choke when the engine starts. Increased power is said to be gained through use of a special com- bustion chamber, new manifolding and carburetion improvements. Dash in- struments have been redesigned, with inusually large and clear. The | are on | are in the six-cylinder line s equipped. in addition to an improved vibration damper, with a| shock-absorbing drag link designed to | cut out front wheel shimmy and other results of travel over rough roads.| Brake capacity has been increased by 17 per cent and brakes are of the me- | chanical, internal expanding type, fully | inclosed. Both front and rear seats| in all models may be adjusted tol various positions. Many colors are op- ! tional. - FORD - While there has becn no announce- ment of the Ford Motor Co.'s new car for 1932, generally credited rumors have it that Ford will come out shortly with announcement of a new eight- cylinder car. A new four may also be added to the line. — FRANKLIN e e e For the first time in the history of American stock cars a supercharger is added to the engine equipment of a standard automobile. This is the out- ) FOR! PON Duran OFFICIAL SERVICE Erskine Essex Leach’s AUTO BRAKE SERVICE CO. COURTESY, a sense of RESPONSI- BILITY and a GENUINE DESIRE TO PLEASE YOU are the features of our Service. We value your GOOD WILL above all Our business depends upon YOUR ENTIRE SATISFACTION. develops on any relining job, we want to know it; BRING IT BACK TO US. WINTER SPECIALS 4-W heel Brakes else. D, MODEL A CHEVROLET (any passenger car or light delivery)......... TIAC, 1928 $10 De Soto Plymouth Dodge—D. D.-6 Auburn Buick Chrysler Dodge Oldsmobile Peerless 6 Reo t (small) and Ccmm. WEAVER Automatic Machine Ténts Service 427 K Street N.W. ME. 8208 NOT JUST ANY PLACE ON K STREET but 427 K STREET Graham-Paige Nash (Light 6) Studebaker N’ct. Complete l’.‘lydrnulic Refilling, Bleeding and Replacing of Parts TR If any trouble Nash (Spec. 6) Oakland Willys-Knight $14 Hupmobile | Nash Advanced 6 ADJUSTMENTS 4-Wheel, $1.00 2-Wheel, 50c 3360 M Street N-W. WE. 2378 standing feature of the 1932 Frankin, but only one of the number of changes. Other features of the 1932 Franklin line include “spot temperature con- trol” free wheeling combined with synchro-mesh transmission, shock ab- sorber regulation and automatic starter. The car comes in eight models on wheelbases of 132 inches and are mod- ernistic in design, with V-type front, slanting windshields, curved roof and rounded rear quarters. By the supercharger a charge of air is forced directly into the carburetor, using the pressure of the air current developed by the turbine fan. This method is said to vaporize more thor- oughly and distribute it to all cylinders evenly. Its use is said to result ir smoother, quicker acceleration in th lower speed ranges and better perform ance on a hard pull. “Spot tempera- ture control” makes use of the Frank- lin fan's 110-mile air current. Free wheeling and ride regulator the dash. Special care has been given to reducing body noises. GRAHAM ‘The Graham “Blue Streak” line, first introduced last month, is being shown | e€ngines, the cars are said to be faster| sjlent synchro-mesh transmission at the show. Included in the eight- cylinder line are three regular znd four de luxe models on wheelbase of 132 inches with 90 horsepower. Two models are all equipped with free wheeling, synchro-silent_shift transmission and ride control. The frame is cradled low controls | between the springs, & construction sald | to make for taking curves at higher Speeds. Extensive use is made of the Stream-line principle in the new cars, With . smooth contours = being _used throughout the sweeping lines of the cars. Instead of chromium plating color is used in many of the exterior fittings | The front has no fender or tie rods| | between the lights and no exterior | radiator cap. The cylinder head of | Aluminum 15 said to permit higher | compression ratios and give enhanced | power using ordinary fuel. Care has Peen taken to deaden sound in_the | | bodies, and spring mountings are of the rubber compression type. Brakes are in | “eentrifuse” - drums and are cool in| peration. The gas system is cooled, Qual valve springs are used and clutch and brake pedals as well as front and Tear seats are adjustable. | | HUDSON [ | | The new Hudson eights are presented in a number of models mounted on | | wheelbases of 119, 126 and 132 inches. | Featuring an engine developing 101 | | horsepower, 14 more than the 1931 | and more powerful than last year's. | Al the new models are streamlined, with radiator changes and molded rear | quarters They include such improve- The eights | ments as silent second synchro-mesh | by | transmission, free wheeling, ~Startix | | automatic starter, ride control regula- | tion and torsional vibration dampener A double drop frame 1s used, said to| another construction feature is the X- greatly improve frame rigidity. Changes | frame in the eights, sald to prevent made in the steel bodies include|frame distortion. Shock absorbers are strengthening and complete insulation. | thermostatically controlled. Steel run- A new instrument board has been in- | ning boards, recessed instrument panel, | stalled, with larger dials easier to read.|seven-point rubber engine mounting Although the engine, of high com-|and new fenders mark the line. The pression, is said to have a higher ratio | new 6-cylinder engine develops 75 than that of any other American stock | horsepower, while those of tne eights car, it is designed to operate on stand- | turn up 93 and 103 horsepower. ard fuel. Manifolding and carburetion have been improved, resulting in greater | power, smoothness and economy. An | automatic choke prevents engine flood- ing, and on the air intake is mounted | a combination silencer, air cleaner and 2 back-fire arrester. The cars have larger | SeVen body styles by Fisher are in- starting motors and batteries and great- | corporated in the new La Salle, com- zgnsz?pcrgmtbefap?cuy. dTl;o jgrnke panion car to Cadillac. Like its brother city has been increased by 30 per | > e A D efing sear ‘Bas beer | CaT the La Salle has such new features as free wheeling, silent synchro-mesh redesigned. transmission, clutch conirol and six- | point rubber mounted engine suspen- sion. Each model comes in wheelbase lengths of 130 and 136 inches, with Hupmobile presents two new series | lower and wider bodies, lengthened of eights and one of sixes, the eights | radiator and a streamline effect. Im- cn wheelbases of 122 and 126 inches, | Proved manifolding and carburetion are while the sixes are mounted on wheel f,‘:,‘r‘i:)"m{:“&‘, 16 .}};Pp;‘;,:‘r“:;“‘}:fgr’g bases of 116 inches. Free wheeling and | operated by a lever which may be are | placed in five positions. The cars have incorporated in all models. The car |OPtional compression ratios has the patented chassis torsional sta- All models have safs non-shatter- ing glass. and open port louvres have bilizer for improving driving comfort elimination of ‘“shimmy” ‘“road been replaced by doors. Like the Cadil- lac the La Salle is said 1o have a deeper weave" and instability at high speeds. | frame than any other passenger car. Chassis and body are firmly tied to- gether in the new Hupmobile, while still LA SALLE HUPMOBILE New type spring shackles are said to eliminate side play. . LINCOLN Lincoln comes to the show with two groups of cars, a i2-cylinder chassis of 145-inch wheelbase and an 8-cylinder chassis of 136-inch wheelbase. All the models have the usual luxurious ap- pointments and are to be bought in & number of colors and upholstery pat- terns. The 12-cylinder engine devel ops 150 horsepo! and that of the 8 turns up 120 horsepower. Smooth en- gine operation is assured by a method of construction designed to give out-of- step firing of the cylinders. The in- dependent free-wheeling unit, placed in the rear of the transmission, operates __(Continued on_Eight, A MODERNIZE YOUR | " PRESENT CAR With The Sensation of The New York Auto Show Beniix Clutch Control 25% Saving in Gasoline Phone_for Demonstration No_ Obligation S. J. MEEKS SON 622 G St. NW. NA 2198 A New Page In Fine Car History: PIERCE-ARROW Shows NEW SPECIAL PIERCE-ARROW FEATURES —all included in the price Improved Free-Wheeling in all for- ward epeeds, with silent, synchro- mesh gear shift. Dash control. Ride Control for all speed and road con- ditions—with dash adjustment. Box-Girder Frame for greater stability. Rubber-mounted Engine,cushioned power —quiet and vibrationless, Modified V-type Front, deep, slender. Custom-built Bodies by Pierce-Arrow artists and engineers—Ilonger, lower, larger. Luxurious roominess, wider rear seats Super-Insulation of and wider doors. body and chassis against noise, heat and cold. Automatic Starting, no starting pedal, no stalling of engine. Extraordinary Power Plants de- signed and built by Pierce-Arrow. Two new 12-cylinder engines, 140 and 150 horsepower, and improved 8-cylinder engine, 125 horsepower. Costlier Braking System, with velvet, positive action. The New Twelves are in two groups: Model 52 ... 142-inch to 147-inch wheelbase . . . 150 horsepower . . . $3995 to $4500. Model 53 ...137-inch to 142-inch wheelbase « .. 140 horsepower . .. $3295 to $4050. The New Eights are Model 54 . . . 137- inch to 142-inch wheelbase . . . 125 horse- power . . . priced from $2495 to $3250. All prices f.0.b. Showroom Buffalo. has preserved and enhanced a famed qualit NEW TWELVES ..and a NEW EIGHT Model 53 Five-Passenger Club Sedan, $3650 at Buffalo (Special Equipment Extra) The New Twelves are priced, The New Eight—Model 54 Five-Passenger Club Brougham ] (Special Equipment Extra) at Buffalo, from $3295 2495 —at Buffalo HIGHER VALUES . LOWER PRICES NEW BEAUTY AND NEW LUXURY In the new Eights and new Twelves, Pierce-Arrow has achieved higher values and lower prices than fine car history yet records . . . and beauty and luxury which ordinarily would command vastly greater figures. Pierce-Arrow thus carries brilliantly forward the tradition that the name must not alone stand for unquestioned character and social prestige . .. it must mean the utmost in fine car value, according to the highest standards that each new season creates. LEE D. BUTLER, INC. 1132 Connecticut Avenue. (Opposite the Mayflower) POtomac 0858 1132 Connecticut Avenue DISTRIBUTORS Service Depariment Champlain St. N.W. 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