Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-16
g. usE NOVEL CONSTRUCTION
IN NEW MITCHELL CARS
Mctho Is Used by Exclusive Body
Builders Followed in New Sedan
and Passenger COupc.

While the lines. finish and appoint
mcnts OF the Mitchell closed models
on exhibition AZ the show are OF n
standard never before seen except on
generally known that the hidden de-
tails of construction on which these
bodies are based. are OF the same
high standard.
closed bodies and TO give their de-
siSners and builders ~urh!ndercd sway
in working out the finest closed body
construction conceivable. the Mitchell
their " body plant. They arc ono
OF the very few manufacturers TO do
this.
Frames are made o, rock maple and
white ash-ihc finest and most eSpen-
sivc woods known for his purpose.
woods was their ability TO hold the
screws with which the glued joints
are supported. Cheaper woods. such
as Soft maple. gum. etc. commonly
th;c quality and have been cas-; aside
in the Mitchell plant.
The finest custom built bodies gen
orally have the meta! paHe!iuE cover
the entire frame as Is the case with
the Mitchell. Ordinary factory pro-
metal above the bel; line Il the
wood-to-netal joints usually found a;
that place are prone 10 give trouble
in cracking paint. .at;les and sGueakr.
Not only is this danger avoided N
the expensive Mitchell construction.
but all joints in the metal itSel! are
welded for ~permanence and smooth
ness.
The door No corner posts are solid.
one piece extending from sill 20 1905,
during construction. All main joints
in the frame are re-cnforced with
light. strong steel forging adding liz
tie to the weight. but much 10 the
~quietness and strength o: the eocy.
y careful examination OF the way
the metal is applied 20 these bodies
shows that wherever II is fastened
to the wood. the metal is doubled
back to cover the nails giving the
body n finished. workman!ike ap-
p~earanCe ali over. Tho door open
ings arc sunk so the doors set flush
with the body panels. These are de-
tails OF craftsmanship never before
seen eNccp, on exclusive custom bulk
bodies.
The lengths 10 which weather pro-
lection has been carried in the rub
her enclosure Of the windshield and
the TO the baggage com2art-
meDt under the rear deck OF the
coupe. are unique. All window and
door glass wells are drained so that
no moisture flowing down the glasses
can sccp in to stain the interiors. \
heater set flush with the door keeps
Mitchell passengers snu and warm
in winter.
Instead OF the miscellaneous 10; OF
hardware usually found in moderate
priced closed bodies, the dome and
corner lights. door handles, switch
panels and o:hcr Ailments in mo
Mitchell Coupe ana sedan arc o. one
pattern with a delicate design heavily
chased in the oA!I!zcd silver finish.
They ha"InOniac pcr.cctiy with the
heauiitu! gray velour upholstery and
the silk curtains Sni high pile Wilton
carpetinE 10 match.
Even III such small details as the
hoor coverings is the work OF the
craftsman 10 be seen There. :or
example. the rugs are bound with
gray leather 10 harmonic with the
rest OF The interior.
The lower portion OF both bodies
are deep. rich Iris blue. which makes
4 striking. YET digniaed combination
with the black upper panels. tenders
and running gear and the cream
wheels. TO paint them requires a
course OF operations no less than are
given the finest custom bodies, APP
Piled and rubbed b! hand in the old
fashioned. durable way.
], Is explained tina; such expensive
construction and na!sh would no; be
possible were i: no: FOR the FAC;
tha: Ihc Mitchell Motors Company,
Inc. build these bodies complete in
their OWN body plant under modern
efficient methods. The savings made
in body builders profits and in &C.
-ual manufacturing costs permit the
ISf -. al these aivaacsTerts with
ort ne expected Increase IN price.