The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-18
NEW LOCKS AND THEFT-PROOF
DEVICES WILL BE EXHIBITED
Visitors to Show Will Find Lubricating Sys-
TENS Improved.

Advance notices regarding the
new things to be seen in the ma
tional automobile show in New
York City from January to IL in
the Grand Central Palace indicate
that there will probably be a larger
number OF interesting features for
the motor car owner to inspect
than has usually been the case.
Probab bly, the most noticeable fea-
ture for 1922 on many makes of
cars will be the changed appear
ance Of the front OF the car through
the adoption OF automatic cooling
devices A number OF these ap-
peared last season, but the prac-
tice has become more general. espe-
cIally those with thermostatic reg
ulations. Another noticeable exter-
nal feature will be the various
form. Of visors or shades project
ing from the top of the wind shield
frame Every one who has had oc-
casion TO drive toward some after
noon sun or climb mountains when
the sun is beaming down in the
drivers eyes can appreciate the
desirability OF the vizor. Auto
matte windshield cleaners. which
operate pneumstically in rain or
snow, eliminate much of the annoy
ances OF driving under these condi-
tons as well as tending toward
greater safety.
For devices designed to protect
against theft there will be many
new locks and alleged burglar
proof inventions. Merely relying
upon a switch key is no protection
against the expert car thief, who
knows how to tamper with the
ground wire and then depart with
the switch locked. Nor does lock
ing the doors of closed car afford
much security. for too many keys
At these doors. Various ingenious
types OF gear lever. steering wheel
and ignition locks will interest the
visitors. A device which prevents
| the theft of the motometer OF
| other radiator cap ornament hai
appeared on the market
Tail-light signals will be fea.
| tured in many of the cars. Durinf
| the last few months the prsctica
value of these has been so wei
demonstrated as to cause many
makers to adopt them as standard
equipment. The beauty OF the tail
/ light signal stop" is that It II
seen much quicker than the driver
hand extending. and is always visi
BILE, whereas the drivers hand Il
/ often not visible TO the MOTORS
\ directly behind.
Several makes OF cars will show
a new lubricating system this sea
son-a system by which all part
OF the chassis requiring fabrication
will receive II under pressur,
through flexible piping, the system
being operated by buttons on tn
dashboard As for body work, al
sorts and varieties embracing new
features will be offered.
The majority of the exhibitor
are members OF the Motor and Ac
cessory Manufacturers' Association
The visitor to the show will see tn,
latest In everything pertaining I,
the operation and comfort OF a car
| There will be more than $50 acces
sorry exhibits.
The average visitor not only eI
amines and studies the cars an,
body work offered at these expo
sitions. but also finds considerable
interest in the displays OF sundries
parts and accessories. In fact. Their,
are more seekers for accessorie
than for cars. for most car owner
! desire some new devices. This (
specially noticeable in such article
Of equipment as spotlights. wind
shield ailerons and modern head
lamp designs.
with ninety-four different make
OF cars on the four floors of tn
I Palace the display OF automobile
will be the INST representative eve
seen in the United States Thi
means that nearly 400 cars will b
on exhibition. Never before has tn
Automobile Chamber Of Commerce