Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-03
"Close-Up" of 1920
r Auto Models


inch whcclbasc. Elimination of unncces-
sary weight. consistent with strength and
correct construction, have guided the
engineers. Clean cut in design, il is so
built, they declare, that each unit is so
separated from Others rs to facilitate in
spection or adjustments. The L~head type
of motor is used, constructed to furnish
the highest efficiency and economy of
| operation. A notable feature is the oiling
system, by which pistons, connecting
rods, cams, etc, rocker arms and valve
stems are kept floaded with oil Another
| Improvement is seen in the removable null
| ti-cylinder head. These and quite u
number of other departures and improve
ments will he noted, such as the North
east electrical system for starter and
lights, greatly simplifying the running
In external appearance the four new Reos
are all strikingly beautiful, conforming TO
latest styles.
SCRIPPS-BOOTH.
Following n cry successful season IN
| which the demand for Scripps-Booth ears
exceeded by far the production, the
Scripps-Booth Corporation has brought
out series of striking new models. New,
not only In appearance, but revalnped and
redcsigned from front to rear. Some new
| features are heavier frame of the new
| hydraulic type, heavier axles, heavier
springs, heavier bolts, longer wheelbase,
new type radiator, and other improve
mcnts too numerous to mention. The
manufacturers of this car are certain that
they have worked out, in this new car an
ideal car 10 fill the demands of the motor
lists of today. Sturdy and strong, yet light
in weight, the powerful valve-in-head
motor with internal vaporizer enables IT
10 burn low grades of gas, ut the same time
giving remarkable economy Of operation,
not alone with fuel, but also on tires. 1t is
product of the General Motors Corpora
ton. The Scripps-Booth line consists
of coupe, sedan, five-passenger sport tour
ing and sport roadster.
STUDEBAKER.
The Studebaker Corporation announce
their series 90 cars, comprising two
classes, one a Special Six and one Big
SIX. The Special Six Is equipped with
powerful GO horsepower splIt-head motor
OF Studchaker design and manufacture,
with improved carburetor and hot-spot
intake manifold. Its 10 inch wheelbase
makes possible the comfortable, roomy.
tve-passengcr touring car body and the
beautifully appointed sedan or coupe.
Its standard equipment is complete. The
body Is beautiful Studebaker dark blue
The Special Six is built in five body styles:
FIve-passcnger touring car. three-pas-
senger roadster, four-pasSenger chummy
roadster, fve-passeuger sedan and four
passenger couple The series 20 Bic Six, |
with its TO horsepower motor, 126 inch |
wheclhase and seven passenger body, gives |
to the motorist rare combination OF |
actual power, range of speed, hill climb |
ing ability, beauty of line and appearance, |
genuine comfort and operating economy. |
Truly big car in size, vet it is compare /
lively light In weights, l25 pounds. Its /
equipment includes: Straight-side slant
ing wirdshield, with artistic side lights |
and storm-proof ventilator base; glove /
box and extension light In tonneau; sill
yer faced jeweled clock and recording
vELIE.
The new Velie represents an authorita-
tive example of the new style tendency.
The combination of mirror-like planes
that flow into each other give new ex-
preston to the design of motorcars. This
car Will not be mistaken for any other be
cause IL Is distinctive. Its new body is
longer and more comfortable, wide, deep
seats and cushions, with ample room.
all possibility of being crowd
cd. The octagonal effect of the body is
out even TO the Tenders, lamps and
radiator Ii also has a new motor, with
four-bcsring crankshaft, balanced TO alb
solute smoothncss and internally heated
vaporiur. Nelie body types for this sea-
son represent: Five passenger touring.
ix-passenger four-door sedan, two-pas-
senger roadster, four-pasenger speecister.
four passenger sociable coupe. There is
also announced a new Light Six. a com
panion TO the new model AS, exhibition
at the show. II is lower-priced model
than the present Velie, but In beautiful
style and performance, equal to the more
expensive model
WILLYS-KNIGHT.
The new Willys-knight models sound a
high note, including the sedan, coupe,
roadster and touring car models, each
for its adaptability TO the
varying uses of the automobile and the
varying weather conditions. Each model
a distinctive achievement In
the art of coach building. First glance re-
veals the unusual charm Of the design, its
straight lines, the handsome pentagonal
hood, the crowned radiators, slanting
windshield whole having
the appearance of single unit of vibra-