The Washington herald., 1910-01-16

Automobile buyers these days are learn
ing that an automobile suitable for one
purpose IS not necessarily suitable Tor
another, and types have been evolved with
reference 10 many special uses. Design
and construction are so far standardized
that the purchaser. unless he looks into
the materials and the record OF the maker,
IS liable 20 be confused. II the right
choice Is made, ne can get a car which.
mile for mile, vii cost no more than
horse, and probably much less. and viii
far ogtdistaAce tie horse.
The knowing purchasers choice resolves
Itself around the question Of carrying
Capacity, speed, convenience. and taste
in body style, supplemented by his
mechanical knowledge OF the car. When
you buy Il car it is a good idea 70 choose
along the following lines.
See that the car seats the number Of
passengers you desire, and seats them
comfortably. as pleasure Is the prime
requisite IN a car
Observe whether the car has sufficient
power TO carry its lead at the required
speed. and that 1t picks up speed and IS
able 70 negotiate hills on high gear with
out pounding or undue effort. Quletness
and lack Of vibration are the first items
in economy Of up-keep. Note the fiex-
, Utility in the range OF speeds on the
throttle without changing gears-nOw
slowly it Will run on high gear without
. clutch slipping. FIexibility IS most I'M
portaut, as by virtue Of II gear changing
e IS avoided and the car is enabled 10 cover
Z a greater distance in a days run 4
. good motor should be able TO accelerate
p and pick up speed on high gear almost al
T la touch. A sluggish motor is dangerous.
r as there are often times when quick and
r immediate action Is necessary Your car
should start at a turn OF tie crank. Two
separate ignition systems are ar sd
7 vantage and are an anchor TO windward
+, General appearance, comfort and dura-
p bility are points that can easily be judged
r by the reputation Of the makers. Beauty
= OF body lines and uphoIstering are ex-
, Iternal points which mark the hieh-crade
car and can never be faxed Last and
not least is the care Of the car after
. you have bought It. VIII the firm stand
9 back Of It's product and give you prompt
Z and cheerful service when you need G
2 repair part sc? No matter how vel
o built the car may he or how we'll It is
2 cared FOR. adjustment and repairs are
r sure to be necessary occasionally.
Sec that the maker OF your car is re-
T. liable. and that the FIRST adverse wind
, viii not put him out OF business. leaving
q you with a car on your hands for which
h you cannot obtain repair parts All these
n are points which the prospective purchas
2 er should weigh we'll and look Up before
2 purchasing
, The design Of luxurious limousine car,
! has undergone considerable change within
a comparatively short time. In days gonj
by the limousine bodies were both heav1
d and unsightly. The great cause for th'
& excessive weight was the exclusive use O
r wood. while the design had not yet re
&c ceived the attention that + merited
q The excessive weight of this old-typ
, body resulted in a high center OF gravity
, which increased the disagreeable rolling
- action Of the car. The recent limousin
. design has called Tor the exclusive use o
sheet aluminium in all but the frame part
OF the body, and it has enabled the mod
= ern limousine 10 be as durable as II i
| beautiful. and has brought about tire ca
| Of somewhat more luxurious riding quail
tiles.
| In all cars of the limousine type tn
| weight Of the frame and body is com
| paratiyely large in proportion to tn
| weight Of the passengers carried. On &C
| count Of this these ears ride luxuriousl
even with one passenger. and give tn
| truly comfortable Pullman action over a
| kinds Of road Irregularities The absenc
| CT excessive rolling action has its Ow
effect on increasing the durability Of tn
body since if the car does not roll S
much the body is in much less strain. an
so has greater life.
The very best Limousine bodies are no
| made OF TWO sheets Of aluminium. whicl
by careful hand-work. are shaped I
secure the desired form Only artists ca
handle this comparatively soft sheet ma
terial so that it is free from all dents {
irregularities.
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