The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-10-02

Maxwell cars IN this territory, mas re-
ceived his new contracts for the cars
of 1913. Several of the new models
will be received in a short time and a
number have already been sold. Mr.
| Tucker sold as many cars this year in
this -section as any -0rneF dealer in the
city and expects to do even better
with the 1913 models. The advance de-
scription below of the different models
| being put out by the Maxwell people
for the coming season, will be inter
| esting reading to any one who is in
| terested in automobiles or contem-
plates the purchase of one. The Max
well people have discontinued the two
cylinder runabout that has ben so pop
ular and their new '22" four-cylinder
| is to be their leader in a low priced
car of great service value. Mr.. Tucker
will be glad to demonstrate the new
Maxwells for anyone interested and
will supply descriptive catalogs on re-
quest.
Adopting the left hand drive, center
control, selective transmission and
many other improvements and refine
ments, which commend themselves to
the up-to-date motorist, the Maxwell
division of the United States Motor
Company announces for the season of
1913, five new models, consisting of
three chassises built as a 40-horsepow-
er touring car and roadster, a 80
horsepower touring car and roadster,
and a 22-horsepower roadster, listing
respectively at s1,675, S1,625, S1,145,
$1.110 and $7S5.
By comparison with the Maxwell
cars of 1912, which gave universal
satisfaction. the new ones are higher
powered, smarter in style, and more
comfortable in riding, while the con-
troll is simpler the finish superior and
the equipment more complete. Not only
has the chassis design been improved
by embodying new features and prac-
tIces, but the bodies and their equip
ment show marked consideration of
passengers convenience and comfort
under varying conditions of riding, as
indicated by deep Turkish upholstery,
more tOnneau room, slightly lowered
seats, larger wheels and the addition
of every accessory necessary to the
perfect enjoyment of a car, including
electric lights and self-starter.
While interest centers chiefly in the
Maxwell 40" touring car, as being a
successor to the famous Glidden-
winning Maxwell Special" the models
which make their first appearance this
season-the 40" and "22" rOadsters-
are particularly interesting. because
they show how thoroughly motor car
designers have met public tastes for
two distinct types of roadsters.
The 40" roadster is not of the racy
type, but sufficiently rakish and snap
py in appearance to appeal strongly to
those who want high-powered touring
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luggage space as we'll as facilities for
carrying fuel and tires. In this respect
the 40" Is fitted with a waterproof
luggage compartment in back of the
seat and opened only by pulling for
ward a trap section in the upholster-
ing of the seat back.
The "22" roadster, which has a four
cylinder motor and 93-inch wheel base.
Is a fast car and will prove a great
utility car. 1t has a round gasoline
tank of fifteen gallons capacity, deck
in the rear for luggage and small
stuff, as we'll as carriers for spare
tires.
The Maxwell 40"
The extent to which improvements
have been carried in the 40" goes far
| beyond these details, which are easily
| observed. Thus, while the left hand
drive. center control, selective trans
| mission, self-starter, and 36-inch
! wheels are features that would be
| plainly noted. a detailed study Of the
car shows through development in
some fundamentals as we'll as minor
| points.
! This is evidenced by an increase in
the wheel base: a clearance greater
| than in last years Special" English
| type Of tenders: a new body having
among other things, two doors in front
| instead of one; an underpan supported
| by strong springs preventing rattle
and facilitating removal if necessary
| as contrasted to the bolted-on type
| frame lined with leather where body
! fits for quietness, and more than q
score of other improvements which are
grouped below.
| For example. the 40" motor, whose
climbers are OF the T-head type and
cast separately. has longer connecting
rods, lighter weight pistons with three
rings instead of four; relief valves or
the engine; larger scoops on the con
Meeting rod ends; copper inlet and eN
haust pipe gaskets: new stufhng boz
on the valve push rods TO prevent thu
waste Of oil: new ignition wire sup
ports: new oil return on pistons, elm
mating smoke and reducing carbon;
lower compression: new design car
buretor: new inlet manifold: a nev
style of fan adjustment and mountin:
with the bracket forming an integra
part of the water discharge pipe. Inle
and exhaust manifold are polished an
entire engine Is finished in a superio
manner.
Among the refnements of the cool
ing system are a single water dis
charge pipe of large diameter instea
OF the former Y-shape manifold. and
water tank behind the radiator peak
though the thermo-syphon system al
ways used in Maxwell cars remain
unchanged.
Points of the trans mission. rear aXl
and other chassis features which hav
received attention include a large
transmission square shaft and large
bearings: larger clutch bearing cone
the use of grease cups instead of oil
ers on steering joints; large greas
chambers on universal joints; the en-
! closing of the joints in leather cover:
, uniform adjustment of brakes unde
: load: new style brake turnbuckl'
: rear axle side struts one-piece fore
e ing: oil retaining washers in the full
: floating axle and doors in the runnin
} board case over spring bolts.
The control system. in addition
1 having the steering wheel on the le
= and levers in the center, has numbt
t of important improvements. tt
steering wheel is of aluminium. lightt