The Washington times., 1912-10-05
COMFORT KEYNOTE
OF 1913 MODELS
BE|NGSHOIWNHE HERE
This Years Cars Said To
Be Near Perfec- ~
tion.

Those who are In close touch with
automobile construction agree that the
1872 model approached mighty near per-
fection. The 1918 model. they say, is a
mechanical masterpiece. representing
the highest development In motor car
construction.
Many 1913 models have already made
their appearance in washington and
they appear to be ages ahead Of the
excellence Of last years productions.
The great prevailing keynote OF the
1913 car, the one rule to which the
managers adhered to most rigidly. ls
comfort, and the result of the 1919 con-
struction Is simply dream Of mag
nincence and grace. .l.
Fifteen years ago the people smiled
when you spoke Of vehicles without
horses to drag them. Five years pass
and the papers were filed with rum
away accidents, the horses shying and
frightened at the new means Of traIis-
portation which had made its appear
ance on the public highways. Another
iive years passed and America really
began to assume a position OF leader
ship In motor car building which the
output this year has established be-
yond q chance Of retraction.
During the last twelve months the
United States factories have sent more
than $4,000, 900 worth Of cars into for
eign countries. and today this country
leads all others in the number Of cars
Nproduced and their estimated value.
All uncertainty as to the mechanical
perfection Of the American built auto
mobile was practically eliminated years
ago. Americans makers then turned
speed and durability. and latteriy TO
the subject Of car refinement, with the
result that automobile owners are to-
day being given one of the finest ma
chimes the market can produce.
Cranking is a thing Of the past now
adays. for all of the 1913 models carry
self-starting devices. A simple turn OF
a switch. or press Of q button, and the
Fumbling for matches, blessing the
garage for negiecting to put oil oil
wick In your lamps. or forgetting to
have your gas tank filled. are all wor-
ri riss sI.,th Of the ths. past The 1913 cars are
switch and you have lights all around.
Generally speaking the upholstery OF
| the 1918 cars Is deeper and more
"springy., The leather coverings Of
for the admirer Of the. elegant.
Many Of the cars have been designed
with tops that do away with the Ions
front straps. This not alone obviates
considerable rattle, but adds materially
| These are but minor touches! The si.
lent motors, the Increased power. the
! general improvements under the hood
are too numerous 70 mention.
The Matheson Motor Car Company nai
been appointed Washington agent for the
Premier. which II will handle in add.
ton to the Henderson and Matheson
II am delighted to secure the Premier
agency" said Manager Elliott p
| Hough. "and l expect to see a large
number Of them on the streets within
| the next few months" w.
The Premier is one of the best knowr
cars on the market. Twelve OF them
carrying nearly fifty people, last yeai
made a memorable trip from Atlantic
| City to San Francisco. Each car wal
| driven by its owner and all made th'
transcontipental trip without any trou
Bile. The Premier has been prominent
In many reliability contests.