Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31
MAXWELL NOW $685.:
NO RADICAL CHANGES
Few improvements Found Neces-
sary, in Power-P Plant; Better De-
sign and Roomier Tonneau

I Inc latest or the 1915 mOqelS In au-
tomobiles has just. reached Harris
burg. 1t is the Maxwell represented
here by E. w. Shank, and advertised
as the Wonder Car" because of the
unusual good records for durability
and low cost of maintenance claimed
for it by the makers. '.'''
The tendency to reduce prices
among automobile manufacturers
generally the coming season is en-
phasized by the new Maxwell. With
complete equipment, including cleo
trio starter and electric lights, the s.
passenger touring model is priced at
1855, f. 0. b. Detroit:
There seems to be no radical change
mechanically, Maxwell engineers
claim that the success of their pro-
duct would not be so marked IL each
model represented a new idea in con-
struction. A proven product, they
contend, should not be changed unless
some new feature is perfected that
will prove beneficial beyond any
doubt.
To the ordinary eye, the new Max
we'll is more handsome and has the
appearance equal to that of many
higher priced automobiles. From
the new-shaped radiator to the back
of the rear seat, it is q true stream
line design. There is more room both
In the driving compartment and in
the tonneau, three people being able
to sit in the rear seat with comfort
The upholstery is really luxurious and
there are many minor features that
add to comfort included in the equip
ment that often are overlooked by
many manufacturers.
Easy riding is one of the things
that can be truly claimed for the Max
well. Well-designed, resilient springs
well-hung frame and even distribu-
ton of weight on all wheels make for
easy riding over rough roads, without
the expected jars and bouncing. II
has power enough to climb the worst
grades encountered on the average
road, while it can be driven safely and
without effort at a speed as high as sc
miles per hour.
There are a number of mechanical
retinements that should increase the
efficiency of the car. Prominent
among these is a new clutch system
entirely enclosed in a compact hous-
ing, which is oil tight. Both clutcf
ana clutch mechanism operate entire
ly in bath of lubricating oil which
eliminates the usual grabbing or jerk.
ing of the clutch. The entire contro
mechanism is carried by the power
plant instead of the frame thus do
ing away with the danger of bindinG
land distorting the operating mechan-
ism over uneven roads.
|. The electric starter and lightinl
system is of Simms-Huff manufac-
ture. The starter is of the single uni
type combining both generator anC
motor in one instrument. A notice.
able feature of this starter is that il
contains only one-half of the wire pre-
viously found necessary to successful
ly operate a starting system.
The new instrument board carrie!
all instruments set flush and neatly
framed. All switches are so placed
as to be within easy reach of the
driver. High tension magnetic igni
tion, one-man mohair top and de
mountable rims are all included fol
the price.
The low price of $655 is only made
possible by the enormous production
of the Maxwell factories at Detroit
Mich, Dayton, Ohio and Newcastle
Indiana. Improved factory equipment
has been installed in all three plants
and it has been estimated that 1000
new MaXwells will be the output fol
the coming season.
Besides the touring car, four other
body designs are listed for the same
chassis. These include a 2-passengeI
roadster selling at $685.. a 3-passengel
cahriolet selling at SS65, a 6-passen-
. ger town car selling at 1915, and B.
passenger permanent top convertible
body, for all-season use. selling al
1885. In each instance the price in.
cludes everything. No extras have tC
, be purchased to make the car complete
The official Maxwell announcement
will appear Monday.