Evening journal., 1917-12-13
HUPMOBILE COMPANY
SHOWS comfort CAR:
IS MODEL Vehicle

me Comfort Car, as rs makers de-
signate the new Hupmobile Series r."
is now on exhibition IN i've hundred
cities, having ben announced to the
public for the FIRST time November IS.
1t is a light car although by no means
a small one. It's wheel base is ii2 In
ches, but It's tonneau is equally as large
and IFS driving compartment Is sctu-
ally longer than in the preceding model
The new car IS distinctly a Hupmo-
bile, yet there Is about II such a de-
gree Of individuality that motorists
may not Immediately appreciate the
family resemblance. The windshield
has been slsnted and a slightly sloping
speed line from back Of rear seat to
top OF radiator Is incorporated in. the
body design. The color Is 'Hupmobile"
blue, somewhat lighter than IN previous
models. The hood, tenders, and running
gear remain black 40 before. BY means
Of the perfected "1ocO" process now IN
use in the Hupmobile factory, an sbso-
lutely uniform finish Of high lustre and
extreme durability has been attained.
The term comfort car" Is derived
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riding and driving comfort produced by
improved cushions AMI seat cOnsiruc-
ton, spring suspension and unusual
ease OF all control operations nut that
comfort IN this ease has also a much
wider application is instantly apparent.
r. is needless to emphasize the fact that
appearance. performance. economy Of
operation. and durability are all com
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standpoint Of mental satisfaction.
Economy IN the new Hupmoble has
been worked out along the lines ap-
proved by A. @. Bedford Of the Petro-
leum Board az Washington, who sug-
sested IN a late bulletin a twenty per
cent. reduction IN the consumption Of
gasoline ne not only a desirable but
necessary mark for all automobile
makers 70 aim at during the coming
wear. Pre-heatlng Of air before II
reaches the carburetor, heating "a IN
sure Justification between the carbur-
stor and cylinders, adjustments to OBJ
tain the leanesi possible mixture and
the assurance Of fat, hot spark at or
binary driving speeds, arc four Of the
major points emphasized by Mr.. Bed
ford. These points have been amply and
The Series "R." A stove for warming
fhe air before II reaches the carburetor.
a completely heat-iacketed intake mani
fold. an adjustable carburetor, ard the
latest generator ignition, are special
features Of the now Hupmoblle These
features. combined with the reduction
of six hundred pounds In the weight
Of the car. give slightly more than ~
per cent. reduction IN fuel consumption
IN the new model over previous models
On the score OF durability and gen
eral sturdiness Of construction, all
though the necessary test OF time IS
lacking. it IS safe 10 say that the Hupp
Motor Car Corporation would not put
ont a car that would fall below the high
material and manufacturing standards
which they themselves had so much 20
do with establishing In the automobile
business.
"a flfteen per cent. better performer
on an points than the Immediately pre-.
ceding Hupmoblle model is the some
what startling assurance given by the
manufacturers concerning the Series
"R." Yet with the motor showing
horse power only slightly less than the
previous motor and a car six hundred
pounds lighter. increased performing
ability is undoubtedly possible.
The new Hupmobile remains IN the
same general price class that 10 has oo-
cupied FOR the last several seasons, but
VIII sell at figure considerable below
that set on the preceding model.