The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-02-03
BIGGEST YEAR
IN REQ HISTORY
LAUNCHING OF REQ FIFTH HAS
PROVED BIC SENSATION IN
AUTO WoRLp-THE NEW REQ
CENTER CONTROL, POPULAR
DRAWING CARD.

Forty days have now elapsed since
the launching of the REQ the Fifth was
made public and Judging by the tenor
Of the thousands or enthusiastic let
tiers and congratuiatory kilograms
which we have received since then
from all parts OF the world, 1912 easily
spells the biggest year in REQ history,
says Mr.. Workman of the Fargo Auto
Supply Co., local distributors Of REQ
cars. 1t is plainly evident that r. Il.
OIds has again touched the popular
chord in adhering 70 advanced design,
simplicity of construction, economy of
operation and maintenance n maxi
mum OF utilized power or REQ efici-
ency, ell If which honest and rugged
qualities have won name and fame
for the REQ on road and track every
where.
The new REQ center control is prov
ing a wonderfully popular drawing
card because of economy, safety, re-
liability, comfort, grace and efficiency
which 1t adds to REQ the Fifth. But
this Is merely one of the mani new
and advanced features embodied in this
latest product of the genius of the faith
er Of the first popular priced success
full runabout.
The left hand drive now numbers
it's rapidly increasing devotees by the
ten thousands and now that the right
hand drive is fast being abandoned
for the safer left hand drive proves
pretty clearly that the new REQ left
| hand drive was about the correct
thing when 1t was announced two
years ago as one of the advanced
| features OF the first REQ "4-30" built.
The wheel base has been heightened
to 112 inches and that with a low
hanging, straight line, full flush sided
body, which is mounted upon more re-
silent, three quarter elliptic springs,
makes this new REQ the Fifth an ideal,
smooth gliding car over rough roads.
Other innovations are black enamel
finish on the dash and all door strips.
which harmonize most beautifully
with the nickle and black enamel wind
shield, lamps and horn. The entire
car is completely nickel trimmed, hav-
ing no less than ninety eight parts In
nickIe finish. The motor, crank and
transmission cases are finished in bat
tleship gray enamel.
There are no hand brake levers, the
brake action being operated by foot
pedals. The rear axle is nickle steel
and is equipped with noiseless, easily
adjusted gears with larger Thinker
bearings.
The torsion tube has been displaced
by torsion rods which give greater en-
during qualities to the entire driving
system. Better material is used
| throughout-hner finish, and every
feature Is worked out, bringing the car
right up to the minute.
The motor has been improved with
a larger water circulation system and
radiator, and ignition placed In the
center of the compression chambers,
adding greatly to the power.
This new line, REQ the Fifth, is made
In the ave passenger touring a type
at s1,OS5; In four passenger detachable
baby tonneau type at $1,055 and two
passenger roadster selling at $1,000.
Both two and four passenger types
are distinctly similar except that the
two passenger has a large round gaso-
line tank mounted In place OF the de-
tachable tonneau. Both two and four
passenger body designs are worked out
In the latest fore-door, shrouded body.
which gives these two models d deciG.
edIy dignifed and Glossy appearance.
All REQ the Fifths are being fitted with
either quick detachable or demcpntabls
RIMS and q reliable self starter win be
lifted at SIS extra.
with a monthly capacity OF $500 cars
at the REQ factory and specifications
iii hand for over 1000 immediate de-
l~iveries and each days mail bringing
in new specifications for early delIv-
cries far exceeding the daily output
and the business and financial out