Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-13

| Kline. decorated deliberately. and con-
| tanning five cars "mad de- in Rich
mond." and containing features never
before displayed to the eyes of tho
public.
Foremost of these. and completely
surrounded and almost completely
| covered with cups won in various
races throughout the United States,
was the Jimmy Jr.." ii racing car
| which has been operated for some
time by the Kline Company. The car
was bedecked with flowers and rib
bons and attracted the attention of
all.
Built especially for the show was
another special sport touring model
with a number of new features, novel
not only to the public! but to the au-
tomobilc world in general The new
disc body, absence OF any running
| board. an especially low hung chassis
wire wheels. and esuipped with two
wind Shields. one for passengers in
the front seat aud the other for those
riding in the rear. werc among Tie
new features of the exhibit. Specd
disc wheels. carried as extras, lock cd
b. the hub. an absolutely new fea-
tnTe. We're also noted by the crowd.
Special Roadster.
third is n special cuStom-buiit
roadster in yellow clay and field
green 81 combination. with disc
wheels. special spanish leather up-
holstery and Spanish leather ton TO
match. a Sedan displayed. with Gus
tom built body. finished in tank gray,
however. was probably the uniauc
exhibit of tho entire lot in the hall.
Every convenience which can he
imagined is Incorporated in the car.
ana II was the wonder OF the crowd.
In the equipment OF the car is listed
mans smoking set. q woman's van
ny bag. an electric heater. an um-
breila holder. package rack, n hat
and-coat rack. Individual foot rests.
Il step light. arm straps. corner fights.
robe rails, and Individual foot has
socks There is also n clock. traf-
ic mirror, especially designed. and a
parting lamp.
The booth is ncloscd by large col
ums. with three entrances. Each col
umn wae surmountcd by an Opaque
globe. ana the letter X painted on
all four sides
Because OF unavoidable delay. some
of the New York entertainers who
were TO be in Richmond for the show
opening were delayed and did not
arrive last night. They will be in
Richmond today. however. and will
begin their engagement Monday with
the opening of the show. according to
President Kline, os the Richmond
show committee.
I'VE could use Il hall twice as large
as the one which is available" said
MIR. Kline yesterday in commenting
OH the display which was hastily be-
ing assembled for the opening Il
had calls for fully $4,000 square feet
OF space. which | could not accom-,
MEDIATE. and some OF which were from
far parts Of the United states.
The automobile trades will stand
firmly behind any movement for a
larger exposition building and will
cooperate in amy way that IL can.
SO volum:nous is the display at the
armory that it is practically impos-
siblc 10 fully describe il. and NJ
late hour yesterday many OF the eX
hibitors We're just putting the finish
ing touches 10 their displays.
There are twelve accessory men in
the show, ana prominent among them
is the Lane Bowles Company This
concern is showing to the public an
extensive line o: solid rubber tires
for trucks, among which are the Ia
nous cushion tires in general use.
! 4. 4,
by this concern. an official stated last
night, ny well as long line OF other
accessories.
StOriS Model Torn Down.
Next to the accessory dealers. in
the extreme right-hand corner OF the
hall, are located the dealers of the
Grant Car. and stock model has
been torn down and is displayed
prominently 10 show 10 all who wish
10 look the features of its construc-
ton. To better illustrate its quail
ties parts of the ear are pacarded
TO call especial attention 10 them
There are four exhibits in the dis
play, Il closed car. Il black and grecn
model Sedan and a Roadster.
Chevrolet dealers occupy the next
booth. ana have three cars OF an
usually attractive design before III,
eyes OF the public, two black ANA I
third decorated in dark green. \
tiny reception room for those wish
ing TO investigate has been arranged
Buick distributors at the show ar.
featuring a closed car in their dis
play. hut have two others on their
list. They also have made arrange
mems for the reception OF customers
and prospective buyers, and are dis
tributing much literature.
Three black models. one trimmed
in red. is the offering Of Hupmobiie
E0R OTHER