Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-26
CHEVROLET HAS
NEW SERIES CARS
Four-Ninety Touring Coupe
and Sedan, Baby Grand
and Royal Mail

"The new series Chevrolet Four
Ninety touring car" says Patricl
Driscoll, has been brought right VI
to the minute by the various refine
ments in the motor and additions tC
| equipment which are characteristic
| of the Chevrolet policy to keep al
ways abreast of the best. 1t is the
| same sturdy, serviceable car upor
| which thousands of users already
rely. The motor has been improved
| in design; cooling is now done by
water pump; the oil pump has been
changed to the gear type; and the
car in general has been given such
positive refinements as a new radia-
tor of improved type, which is fitted
| with connection for a smaller dia-
meter water hose; a new oil-pressure
| gauge on the instrument board; de-
rnountable rims on the wheels, with
an extra rim included; and tire car
r.er at the rear of car" In speaking
of the Chevrolet in general, Mr.. Dris-
| colt said:
The Chevrolet automobile, COM
plete in all details, makes very
attractive as we'll as substantial car.
The motor is the heart of the auto
mobile. Therefore 1t is necessary
| for it to be dependable, powerful
and efficient. The Chevrolet motor
| is of the celebrated valve-in-head
| type usually found in higher priced
cars. The cylinder head is remov-
able for inspection. Its simplicity
has made it an efficient, economical
engine in it's class.
81, frIN ic Of tho tUnn
| leather-faced with adjustable com
| pensating springs. The mechanical
perfection of the Chevrolet clutch
speaks for itself in it's long dura-
| ton.
"The transmission is noiseless on
all gears, which the Vanadium steel
heat-treated. The lever shifting de-
vice is positive and easy, to operate
| This transmission is designed to ham
die a full forty-horsepower motor
The front axle is the forged 1-beam
| type. The wheels are fitted with
| large cup and cone bearings. The
rear axle is the three-quarters float
| ing type. The shafts are of Vana-
dunn street, heat-treated and run on
! HYATT roller bearings.
THE chassis is dependable and
resilient. 1t is the foundation of the
car. The steering gear is respon-
| SIVe TO the BllBnteSI IOuCH' II lS VI
the worm and worm wheel type, and
is equipped with an inserted spider
The service brakes of the Chevrolet
| are external contracting and the
emergency brake is internal sxpaEd-
ing.
''The oil system is of the splash
| type with positive pump. There Is
| an oil pocket for each connecting
rod dipper. The sight feed on the
dash is electrically lighted. The
body is it's face BY it's appearance
the character of a car is often judg-
ed. The deep flowing lines and
graceful girth bespeak of beauty and
comfort in every respect. The walls
are of pressed metals, the sills and
doors are of steel. The finish Is oi
a rich color, giving an appearance
of distinctive refinement.
THE Chevrolet is fully equipped
windshield, speedometer. electric
horn, and complete lamp and too
accessories. The autolite electric and
| starting system, help to make this
an automobile of enjoyment"
The Chevrolet Is handled in Har.
| rlsburg by P. Driscoll, Cameron and
Mulberry streets, where he main.
tains complete service station de.
voted entirely to Chevrolet owners
and users.