The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-23

tho INnoz The Great Pieree-Arrow is
a car that has stood the test 1t has
twice won the Glidden trophy, compiet-
ing each Of the trying tours with
clean scere. The cars are so much in
demand that the 1907 model is being
sold al "a premium. There is no better
car ia the market.
The knox car is one that appeals to
the business man. as it has power and
durability. Not senly does the company
make touring cars, but it is also put
ting on'the market very desirable
truck.
Studebaker BROTHERS have branched
into the automobile trade to keep
abreast Of the times. Their experience
IN the vehicle business has been an adj
vantage TO them They are well aware
Of the right way TO place axIes so that
the car can be most easily operated.
Their previous experience in handling
metals has also been an advantage, for
II has made Ii possible for them to
build motors that viii stand the wear
and tear of trafic. The Studebaker car
is one that has the hall mark of one
OF the best known firms in the world.
The White Steamer is a car that is
Vel known in the local market, being
the only steam car that has kept pace
with the march Of progress William
M Gardiner, the head Of the local
branch Of the company, in speaking of
the car. said:
During the selling season which
terminated a few weeks ago with the
sale Of the last Model F car, the
White Company manufactured and sold
more automobiles, by liberal margin,
than any other maker Of large touring
cars In the world; as has, indeed. been
the case for the last three or four
seasons. While the company are natur-
ally much gratified at this numerical
demonstration of the popularity of the
White Steamers, they take much more
pride in the fact that their cars are
purchased by individuals who are par
ticularly well fitted to make an intelli-
gent choice"
The Hovey- Boushey Company is han
ding the output of the Pope factories.
This firm handles the Pope-Toledo.
Pope Hartford and the Pope Tribune.
No three better cars are in the mar
ket The cost price Of these ears is
such that il commands the attention of
the buyer who is looking for mis- mon
eys worth. The demonstrations given
by the company this season have put
the cars in the front rank of automo-
biles. In the great Gid6en tour this
lucky thirteen to make a perfect score.
There was not a car in the trial that
did better. The 1907 Pope Hartford
that has for the last few weeks been
seen on the streets has made many
friends 1t is one OF the most striking
cars that have come from the East
this fall
J. w Leavitt & Coz are the agents
of the REQ, Stoddard- Dayton and the
Cleveland. The REQ is one of the most
widely bought cars in the market. IN
g little over a year il has become rec
ognized as in the front rank of lead
ing cars This is purely on account of
what they have done. And what
motor car does is the proof OF what it
is. Almost any car can win a single
contest. as any general may Win hat
tie. but only the great win campaign.
REQ cars won their campaign.
In their first season they took first
prizes in almost every contest in which
they entered-prizes for racing, hill
climbing. touring economy and every
form Of motoring ability.
The Stoddard- Dayton is a car that is
making many friends in the city. All
those who have purchased these cars
are speaking in the highest terms Of
their ability.
J. " Leavitt, in speaking of the
Cleveland, said: The immediate sue
cess OF the Cleveland proved our be-
lies that an American car could be
built which would stand up beside the
best foreign constructions car with
out weak spot
Because power and strength and
weight barf.- onized with superior de-
sign, materials and workmanship, every
Cleveland not only did its work well,
but so cheaply that repair charges have
not been figured in the. cost of main
tenance. 1t was the result of the
knowledge of what a really superior
car should be. with the proven ability
10 make it"
The Pioneer Automobile. Company is
well named, for IL is one of the first
automobile companies organized in the
city. II started when the first auto
cars reached the coast The company
handles the Thomas Flyer. the Winton
and the Oldsmobile. The Thomas Flyer
has a reputation that is still fresh in
the minds of the automobile enthusi-
asts for IN the last Vanderbilt cup
race il was foremost among the Amer
lean cars. The company spends thou
sands of dollars experimenting TO get
the best there is at hand ia an auto
mobile line. with the result that the
Thomas car Of today stands in the
front ranks
The Winton car represents the ripe
experience Of Americas Oldest. great
est and most successful automobile
manufacturing establishment. II i'm
cIudes those features which experience.
has proved to be essential and desirable
in car Of the highest grade, and omits
experimental and doubtful features.
The Oidsmobile is one of the best
known cars in the market IT is turned
out as a touring car and runabout.
For over seven years this car has stood
as one Of the leaders Of its class. For
1907 it's title TO this distinction Is
stronger and better than ever.
The Middleton Motor Car Company
is the handler OF the Columbia and
Autocars. The Columbia car is one
that has made a reputation for itself
in the city. IT is the car that holds
the record Between San Francisco and
Los Angeles OF is hours and 13 min
iites. made by Fernando Nelson. 1t has
proved TO be ably equal TO any test
that it has been called to undertake
OF the Autocar IL may be said that
the Autocar's reliability H. definite
and recognized feature. not an approx
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