Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-09
NEW FEATURES ON
1917 VELE SIX
First Word on Latest Make of
Old Established Concern
Is Interesting

The phenomenal success Of the velit
"Biltwer Skies during the past year.
both in quantity of production and
service in the hands of owners, has
caused considerable speculation as to
what changes or Improvements, If any,
would be incorporated in the 1917
models, making them better or more
to be desired This first word, there's
fore, will be of great interest to the
entire automobile fraternity, rejecting
as it does the experience and ideals Of
Americas oldest and most substantial
| organizations. The 1917 model was re.
ceived this week by H. F. Willoughby,
of the Harrisburg Co., at Sixth
and Herr streets. 1t shows many inter-
esting improvements with new feat
ures
Years of use have proved the worth
OF Nelte balance. spring suspension,
flexible drive and all those things
which make up the wonderful riding
qualities. These have been retained
and further improved; as. for ex-
ample, the equipment of Tinken axles
and bearings, front and rear. Beautiful
new bodies, apart from the common
Of body and vehicle building. A most
interesting feature in the announce.
n,ent lies in the fact that in spite Of
the added improvements the increase
in value all through and the increased
cost OF materials Velie quality has
been strictly maintained and the price
remains low. Seven types Of bodies
are offered on the model .2s chassis,
including a four-passenger companion
able roadster and several enclosed
types. A larger seven passenger six
completes the line, giving the utmost
in luxury and refinement. Dealers
everywhere are now busy showing the
new cars. With the announcement of
the 1917 line the following specifica-
ttons are revealed:
In size the model 2s remains the
same, with wheel base of lis inches,
standard tread exclusively, and 32x4.
inch straight side tires all around
non-skid on rear. Endless denaount-
able rims with detachable side rings
offer a double method of tire change.
A special Velie- Continental motor is
used-3 3Ax4ls feet in dimensions, de.
veloping in excess Of 40-horse power,
A removable cylinder head allows easy
inspection of combustion chambers,
valves and working parts. while the
plstons may be removed entirely
through the lower half of the crank
case If desired. In unit with the motor
and on the same three point suspen-
sion are coupled the dry disc clutch
and three-speed transmission. The
clutch is entirely enclosed in the en-
having but a inTA90OLNINNNN.. N
gine fly-wheel - dirt and dust-proof,
having but a single adjustment which
is instantly accessible. The three
speed transmission forms part of the
same unit and is operated by sim
1aNar A-,S. =
rear axle is through two Spicer uni
Versal joints and tubular shaft
The rear axle is a floating type with
shafts easily removable. Practically
the entire weight Of the car is carried
on the pressed steel housing. The
spiral bevel driving gears are silent
and efficient. All axle bearings are
Hotchkiss type of drive used for some
years entirely eliminates noisy strut
rods or torque arm.
simple touch of the button is suf-
ncient to start the new car. All dash
fixtures and control levers are placed
within convenient reach. The wiring
is enclosed in metal conduits safe
from trouble or short circuits. A
locking switch thwarts the car thief,
and even to the fuse box and portable
night lamp the comfort and pleasure
Of the driver is apparent.
The four-passenger roadster Is
unique in its lines. having the graceful
body shape of a military taube. An
aisle between the front seats allows
ready entrance to the rear seat COM
fortably wide for two persons. The |
sloping deck also provides large stor-
age room. The four passenger road |
ster fills the requirement of one who |
drives alone largely and for that rea-
son prefers a roadster for the sake |
of appearance if nothing else, yet at |
times has use for greater passenger |
capacity.
To complete the line and provide |
model for unusual requirements a |
larger and more powerful seven-pas-
senger car is offered in the model 27 |
the direct successor of the WELL
known model 10.
The following features give some
idea of the new model: 124-inch wheel
base, 35x41 II inch tires, Velie- -Conti-
mental motor 31ax5A inches, easily
45-horse power; Timken ankles and |
bearings throughout, Reny push-but-
ton starter, disc clutch and four-speed
With high radiator and |
slightly tapering hood the lines of the
new curved side body blends unbrok-
enly into a perfect surface. The extra
seats fold into the recesses in the
backs of the divided 'front.' seats and
are concealed by drop curtains