El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-22
VELIE MODELS
ARE ANNOUNCED
Several Changes Are Made
in Specifications of the
"Biltwel" Lire.

With the announcement OF the 1917
Velfe "'Biltw>L" line several changes in
specifications are revealed In size the
noieI IS remains the same; with a
wheel bsse OF rs inches. standard
tread exclusively. and S2x4 inch
s:rsight side tires all around-non-
Ski on roar- EnIiesz demountable rims
with detachable slide rings offer dou-
bic method OF tire change.
4 special Vclie- Continental motor is
used-3 1-4x41-2 IN dimensions de-
veIoping in excess OF 4O-hp. A remov-
able cylinder head allows easy inspec-
ton Of combustion chambers, valves
and working parts. while the pistons
may be removed entirely through the
lower half of the crank case II desired
'Thjs motor, originally designed by We
lie engineers has given perfect serv-
ice in the hands OF thousands of users
In the light + increased fuel cost, GER
tain changes have been made in car
buretion, compression and balance,
which has greatly increased the fuel
efficiency and economy of the new
car and decidedly increased its power.
In unit with the motor and on the
same three-point suspension, are
coupled the well known Velie dry disc
clutch and three-speed transmission
The clutch is entirely enclosed in the
engine fly Wheel-dirt and dust proof
having but q single adjustment which
in instantly accessible. Smooth and
velvety in action. yet absolutely posi-
tive. it IS the ideal for any driver.
The three-speed transmission forms
3 part Of the same unit and is operated
Dy a simple rocking lever. Wide
nickel steel gears and unusual bear
ings insure Iong life The drivee TO the
rear axle is through two-Spicer univer-
sal joints and a tubular shaft
The rear axle is a floating type with
shafts easily removable. Practically
the entire weight of the car is carried
on the prs=sC5 steel housing The spiral
bevel driving gears are silent and eff
Client All axle bearings are adjustable
and self-lUtTicated-
II is diffiC ult 70 describe the smaller
deJails comprising tie completed Velie I
sly" The car must he seen and closely !
examined to be appreciated
Button For Starting.
a simp,a touch Of p button Is suffi- |
cie7t to Start tn new Velie- All dash /
fixtures arf control levers are placed I
within convenient reach The wiring !
is snclose7 IN metal conduits safe from |
trouble or short circuits A locking |
switch thwarta the car thief. and even /
TO the fuse tex ard portable night lamp l
tie comfort and pleasure Of the driver 4
is apparent.
TO ATTEMPT has been made to follow
what might be considered the conven-
tional body used by many builders; on
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and pleasing appearance is offered.
built and finished in the superior man
ner 10 which one is accustomed IN Velie
products. Velie bodies are built over a
most substantial oak frame; the metal |
panels are exceptionally thick High
grade leather and real curled hair are ]
seldom found in cars of similar price
The new 1917 model % body is longer.
wider, and as a consequence roomier /
than its predecessor. The doors allow
unhindered entrance and exit The
pleasing overhang Of the body rounds
gracefully into the curve of the body |
sides. Flush upholstery further ac-
cents the unbroken lines Of the new
Velie design. The long sweep of the
body front, curve Of the hood and radi-
ator blend together at the CoWl in per-
feet form, all topped by the double ven
Jilating wind shield slightly inclined to
give an added individuality entirely
Eelie.
In addition to the touring car body
briefly described, the model % chassis
IS fitted with roadster. sedan. coupe /
and other types OF special bodies
-Four Passenger Roadster
The Velie four passenger roadster is
unique IN its lines, having the graceful
body shape OF a military taube. An |
aisle between the front seats allows