The sun., 1919-02-04
NEW LIBERTY LINE
HAS IMPROVEMENTS
Unusual Interest Shown in
Elaborate Display Of All
the Models.

In external appearance, the new
models announced by the Liberty Motor
Car Company show some pleasing i'm
provenlents,' says Julian 1Ialford, Of
the Owen Magnetic Motor Sales Cor
poratioh. Liberty distributors There
have been some changes in body con-
structiop, chiefly in the Sedan, and the
line has been made more complete by
the addison of the coupe and the four
passenger which is built m that type
commonly known as the 'speedster.'
1.-THE past year has demonstrated the
wisdom OF many mocha meal features
which have for some time been part
Of this car For instanhe the ingen-
ious construction OF the fuel passages
providing for the complete vaporization
and ready combustion Of even the pres
ent low grade of gasoline has repeat
edly shown its usefulness. with added
smphasls as the quality of fuel de-
clined A corrugated black walnut
steering wheel now replaces the former
plain walnut wheel. The front license
number Is placed below the radiator
where II presents no Interference to air
passage.
"One of the most noticeable Of the
recent changes. so far as appearance
IL concerned, is in the hood. The num-
Der of louvres on either side has been
more than doubled. This has resulted
in marked improvement even to this
car. which was already noted for its
beauty. However. the improvement Is
not limited to appearance. since the
additional louvres permit great in
crease in the passage of air through
the radiator and around the motor, thus
Increasing its cooling capacity and pro-
noting efficient operation at high tenn
peratures.
THE new closed cars are good exam
pies of the unitarian trend that gained
such strength during the days OF the
war. when the wisdom OF usefulness and
economy became SO deservedly appre-
ciated
1.-THE Liberty closed cars combine high
quality and APPEARANCE with great use
fulness For those who wish car
for general all-purDose use the Sedan
Is especially suited. 1t is designed for
use as family car. whether or not
chauffeur is employed. Ingenious con-
struction provides a plate glass divider
so arranged that it may be raised or
lowered into the back of the front seat
IN a moments time, thereby making the
Sedan a limousine " vice versa. as the
owner prefers. The cars usefulness is
multiplied by this single advantage
'"The new Sedan IS unlike the former
model in that It is OF the four-door
type. Entrance into 'rther compartment
may be made independently Compart-
ments are more roomy than before. The
upholstery in the rear Is of different
colors of the finest fabric in harmony
with certain optional exterior color
schemes. The drivers compartment is
finished IN the more durable genuine.
straight piped leather. Unusual refine
ments include Perfection heater which
adds to the comfort OF passengers dur
ing cold weather, Neville drop steering
wheel. ran-vision. ventilating wind
shield and other appointments that are
IN harmony with the general high char
acter Of this car
''The coupe, just introduced has
proved a distinct urprise to those long
Injured to so-called sensations. In com
mon with other Liberty closed cars, It
Is strongly built. we'll proportioned and
marked by beautiful lines. 1t offers the
same advantages for the Use of the sIna Il
family as does the Seds to those who
have need of a car with somewhat larger
seating capacity, There Is room for four
people. The drivers seat, which is fin
iehed In leather, Is just a little forward
OF the passengers seat. The passengers
seat Is thirty-six inches in width COM
Portable for two people. The fourth seat
when unoccupied. ia crrried under the
cowl Interior decora tions show un-
doubted refinement, and the details OF,
construction throughout the whole car
leave little else to the desire Of the
owner.
1.-THE mougham, which completes the
closed car line, Ia a smart car Of
moderate weight and size displaying the
distinctly Liberty straight line appear
anoe.