The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04

An average of 625 used cars are sold in Birmingham each month by dealers and a monthly average 0t more than s652,o00 is the sales rec ord, according to statistics prepared by c. P. Caldwell, secretary of the Birmingham Motor Trades associa- tion Every car you see on the road-and there are 12,ooo,00o of them-is a used car,' and approxi- mately 2,000,00o of them were bought said MT. Caldwell. "In buying used cars as well as new ones-the pur- chaser has in mind quick and efft- cient transportation.
 "The progressive dealers, compris- Ing the membership of the Birming- ham Motor Trade association, have devised a definite program and an nounce that they are devoting their time and talent to furthering the doctrine of fair dealing, both with the trade and with the public. An automobile dealer Is nothing more Is entitled to the same consfdeation accorded other merchants dealing in other lines. Used cars are on the market in the hands of the dealers N> rough their change in ownership. The motive on the part of customers prompting this change may be a whim of wanting to change models, obtain a larger car or in numbers of instances to keep pace with some friends or neighbors. Such used cars haven't a square deal. They are thrust into the discard before their transportation possibilities are even slightly impaired. It Is then black sheep second hand car. It is reasonable to demand a little more responsibility for this car if it portation, which is the identical purpose for which q new car is bought. The right kind of 8 firm won't sell you the wrong kind of car. The public can be served as well with used car as with a new one and the dealers are making 1t possible to eliminate the risk in buy ing used cars.
 Here are some offerings: Pack ard Motor Company of Alabama Is featuring Franklin five-passenger sedan, good mechanical condition, new tires, paint good, upholstering excellent. a most economical en- closed car. Priced-see 1t and you will be surprised how low. Also a late model Cole Eight four-passenger speedster. repainted, good mechani- cal shape at price you cannot af- ford to pass up.
 "Crawford's Auto Shop have on their floor 1923 model Ford tour ing car, which Is equipped with starter, demountable rims, good tires, top and paint. This car Is to be sold at s275. Another car offered by this firm is a 1921 model Ford equipped with starter, motor just overhauled, good tires and top. Priced at s1S5.
 Pryor Motor company offers for sale the two follywing: Hudson g. passenger speedster. newly painted, mechanically perfect, front and rear bumpers. motormeter, monogram lock cap. practically new cord tires, upholstery and top fine, sS5o. Es- sex roadster, late model. just out of the paint shop, motormeter, snub- bers' upholstery and top good, me S550.
 'Cruse-Crawford Manufacturtng company offer the two following spe- ccials: Willys-Knight touring car. five practically new cord tires, new maroon paint job, new top. uphol- This car has been in private use for short while. It has not been run very far and will give the best of it's service in the future. Price, Sl,io0. Dodge sedan, five wire wheels and cord tires, good paint, and beau tiful upholstery. Will sell for s75O.
 McCormack Brothers Motor Car company select for special notice A Nash four sport, fully equipped. This popular car has only been run about -;VOV9 i4iicS anu ls III every way prac- tlcally new. We will discount this car very much. Peerless Eight, sew en-passenger touring, new paint and tires, late model This is chance to buy you good car at a cheap price.
 Hanna Motor company is offering Ford sedan that has four good cord tires, in excellent mechanical condi- ton, lock steering wheel, and has Deen @ In private use continuously. This car has been we'll taken care Of and 1t will pay you to see it.
 McCarty- Greene Motor company has a Chandler Dispatch, just overhauled first-class mechanical condition. good tires. This Is a very pretty car and follows very closely tho lines of present-day automobiles. $5S5. Dole left by Chandler owner to be disposed of at low price. It has five new cord tires. just repainted and over hauled. seven passenger touring. This will be sold at low price.
 The Oldsmobile company is show ing Ford coupe, late model, good paint and upholstery and tires, fine mechanical shape. Priced at S24o Dodge touring car, in good mechan- ical condition. new top and good tires all around. It is priced at $345.
 McConnell Motor company have to offer a Ford touring, starter, good tires, and all right mechanically. To go for s225. Ford coupe. looks good motor in good shape, good tires. Can be bought fir $350.
 Darby Motor company offers for sale Nash six, five-passenger touring car; has new cord tires, new paint good top and upholstery; has been well taken care of. Be sure to see this.