Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-18
CYLINDER
CAR IS LATEST
O[DS PRODUCT

Coincident with its entry upon the
nineteenth year of its manufacturing
existence. the Odds Motor works, of
Lansing, Mich, calls attention to new
series of motor car,-the eight cylinder
Model 40.
The published aim of the Olds Motor
works. in offering these cars is to build
a light ear that in point OF perform
ance, refinement of finish and mechan-
ical excellence will be recognized as in
stantly competitive with the world
finest cars by the most fastidious and
calculating buyer.
There are four body styles in the
new series. a seven passenger touring
car, a five passenger touring car.
four passenger club roadster, and
two passenger roadster. the rear COM
partment of which is convertible into
a leather upholstered seat for two eX
ira passengers all on the same eight
cylinder chassis.
Unusual beauty of line and handsome
proportions distinguish these cars
throughout They are distinctive, indi-
vidual to the last degree, with power
and strength apparent beneath the
smoot flowing curves and glistening
exterior.
Entirely NV is the radiator. with a
finish, work of art as well as of ad-
vanced mechanical design. The starting
crank spindle does not protrude
through the radiator, the aperture be-
ing sealed by a nickel plated cap. A
new type mud apron. with a deep wide
flare, provides Thorough protection
against slush and mud, and, with the
lamps, the edges of which are grooved
to match the radiator. finishes off an
unusually attractive front end design.
Throughout the cars, considerations
of comfort are predominant. The 120-
inch wheel base, with the compact
eigth-cylinder motor. provides unusu-
ally ample leg room, while high body
sides and deep seats give the secure,
coy sensation of sitting in, not on the
car.
Utmost righteousness is evidenced in
the upholstery. of finest quality, long
grain, bright finish black leather. box
pleated, and furnished with new style
springs, encased i'll individual sacks,
the feel of this upholstery is delight
fully soft and yielding: its appearance
rich and sumptuouS.
In the seven passenger detailed at
tentiOn to comfort is manifested in the
auxiliary seats. which are substantial
and generous in proportion, with ample
leg room both front and rear. When
not in use, these seats tilt forward into
recesses in the floor of the tonneau
and the back of the front seat; further
concealment being afforded by leather
flaps that match the flap pockets in
the doors, presenting an unusually
close harmony of design.
The distinctive Oldsmobile front
compartment is found in all the cars,
with a dash of walnut and nickel
finished Instruments ronupta6 flush
The steering wheel is of walnut, with
nickel plated steering column rigidly
bolted TO the dash. Drive is left hand.
with center control.
Many minor refinementS contribute
to elevate these cars among the most
attractive of the year The body rails
are leather covered. to match the up
holstery; WHEELS are clear hickory, in
natural wood finish, with nickel plated
hub caps; a combination tonneau and
step light is provided at the right of
the rear compartment; the curtains
open with the doors and are carried in
pockets in the top; in fact, every de-
tail of luxury style, and comfort has
been provided.
A wide variety of colors is offered,
the seven and five-passenger being
finished in royal green. the club road
ster in royal blue, and the convertible
roadster in carmine, with all the above
colors optional for any model a a slight
extra cost The finish is of the best
coachwork type with the final coats
applied by brush and rubbed down by
hand.
The car is provided with ample
power. the motor developing fifty
horse power, brake test, with the
weight of the seven passenger only
:, 400 hounds ready for the road An in