The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-20
Few Radical
 Changes For 1912
Tendency, Though, to Offer Many Comforts Self Starter and Electric Equimpment in Prominence - Six Cylinder Motors Also Becoming Popu- lar

If you are looking for radical de- partures in the 1912 auto models you will be disappointed. Radical depar- lures in the new models that are now making their appearance on the auto mobile market are few indeed. In the main, manufacturers have endeav- ored to bring out cars that simplify motoring. and to offer comforts that were never thought of two or three years ago.
 The changes fin electrics are only Tendencies" They include length ening the wheel base, lowering of chassis, enlarged wheels, improve ments in bodies-exterior and interior, and in the lighting systems. As in the gasoline cars, the Improvements are more in the nature of progressive refinements.
 The Idea that a motorist must be a mechanic in order to keep his car run ing must be dismissed for the manu- facturer has placed in the latest cars dependable motors, and so construct ed. the entire car that the work of run ming it is reduced to the minimum. It is clear that the designers had in mind that it is sufficient that the owner know how to operate a car, not to rebuild 1t.
 Few Radical Departures
 The new models show few radical departures from convention, rather it has been a refinement of last years style. The leading features are self starters. demountable rims, long stroke motors, electric lighting and automatic tire pumps
 Body styles have not changed much in the past twelve months, although &1~~ <Jn r1nn kn n bring about cleaner lines by remov- ing from the dash such devices as oil gauges, coils and the like. Where fore doors are used the handles are placed inside.
 Consid .rable attention has been paid to the upholstery and cushions. This is more especially so on the high make long motor trips far more en- joyabie.
 ,. The Self-Starter
 A great deal of emphasis has been placed upon the self-starter. Design lem for a long time and many styles are on the market As yet there seems to be no finalfty in the matter. One of the greatest drawbacks to the gasoline-propelled car, especially from 8 feminine standpoint, is the necessity of cranking the motor before it will start. In warm weather this is not so hard, but it requires some muscle to crank a cold motor. >
 Dsmountable rims are certainly boom to motoring. These will be found upon some of the models as regular equipment, especially on the higher priced cars. It is another name for a spare tire already inflated on a rim, which is easily slipped on a ha Tot 1,xy f11rr1 ing a few bolts. The convenience of this is appreciated for a change can be made easily in few minutes, Sthe tire that is taken off being placed on the rack, to be repaired when the gar age is reached.
 Electric Equipment
 Electric equipment is also popular in the latest models. The driver will find it much easier to push a button and get flood of light than to stop his car and battle with, the wind while trying to light oil lamps. Electricity for headlight use is also coming in as 3 strong rival to acetylene gas..
 The pumps that are operated by the engine is another device which has been brought out to tighten the labors of the driver. Any one who has op- erated foot-pump by his own effort will appreciate the ingenuity of this device. AS in the case of demount- able rims, the tire pumps are found on the higher price cars
 Six-cylinder motors are more in evil dence than last year. There is a tendency on the part of the maker, though, to bring out sizes in the l smaller size and on moderate-priced | cars. Some of the larger makers are | pihning their faith entirely to the six 1 The slide-valve motor, of course, is the newest thing in the way of engine | that is introduced in the 1912 cars In this the two reciprocating sleeves the piston and the cylinder -ake the place of poppet valves.
 Another tendency noted is that where a. maker harefofora has hoop |