Evening journal., 1916-01-05
CITY AUTO INDUSTRY
HAS ITS BEST YEAR
Second Annual Exhibition
of Wilmington Association
Will Commemorate Progress
MANY NEW TYPE
CARS TO BE SEEN

Marking the completion Of the
greatest year in the history Of the
automobile industry and the COM
mencement Of a new year, which is
expected to set a still better record,
the second annual automobile show
Of the Wilmington Automobile Show
Association will open on Monday. jan
uary II. at the Hotel dupont 10 con-
tinue throughout that week. In many
ways this exhibition will be the most
remarkable automobile show ever
held. In the exhibits will be included
practically all the different models,
from tiny roadsters to luxurious hm-
cuisines, and between these two types
there will be a variety of vehicles af-
fording the widest opportunities Of Sc
lection.
Perhaps the most noticeable feature
of this years show, aside from the
general reduction in prices made pos
sible by the standardization Of manu-
featuring operations. is the remark
able increase in the number OF eight
and twelve-cylinder cars which will be
shown. While last year the battle Of
the "fours" and "sixes" attracted the
attention of everyone interested in the
show, this year the conflict has spread
over more territory. and the
"eights" and "twelves" have their nu-
merous supporters among the leaders
Of the industry.
Although power plant construction
has reached a point where the exist
ing "fours" and "sizes" have met with
the approval Of their manufacturers
and few radical changes are noted.
there are many innovations to give
the motorists something to talk about.
New starting and lighting systems.
new wire wheels, new spark plugs,
new magnetos. new types Of transmits
sions, new gear shifts and novelties
in many other parts of the car are
attracting attention.
Bodies are lighter this year, thus
allowing motors to accomplish more
on the hills. The wide use OF alum
mum has contributed much toward
/ tightening these bodies. Particular at
/ tention has been paid TO making
| bodies that will seat more persons
with comfort. This is true OF the
enclosed car. touring car and road
ster. Divided front seats have haC
much 10 do with making these i'm
! prOvements possible.
( Seating arrangements in the tour
/ ing and sedan models, in particular
have been much improved. Severa
seats are noted in several models anC
the occupants of these cars are en-
abled to face in any direction.
Decorations have reached higher
plane. il possible, than last year. Up
holstering has been improved and tbs
accessories have been provided will
a view to meeting the slightest neeC
OF the motorist Comfort on a scal'
undreamed of in the early days of thu
industry is now provided in even th'
low priced lines.
The convertible body, which hat
such q rapid rise TO popularity in thu
last year. makes It possible for the
automobile owner now to use his
single model the year around. Th'
change from the open to the CLOSED
type. or vice versa. is very readil,
accomplished. and in either form thu
car looks the part. These automo
biles are particularly suited for thu
use Of the woman motorist. as the!
afford her protection from the sun II
summer and the cold winds in winter
In many models the top is permanen
and the change from the closed Il
the open type is made through tn
use OF disappearing doors and win
dOws.
II will be Of intense interest to al
present or prospective AUTOMOBILE
owners and to the general public 4
study these improvements as they vii
be shown at the Wilmington show.