San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-12

Marked improvement in appearance
and comfort is apparent in the new
line of Dodge Brothers Motor cars. in
the production of which the factory
has been gathering momentum since
July /. Hundreds of dealers are now
supplied with display cars of the new
type, and from every source the fac
tory is receiving reports of cnthusi-
astic approval by the public.
While the basic characteristics Of
,xthe familiar Dodge Brothers ears of
recent days are still present, there is
an air of distinctiveness that sur
passes all previous efforts of this con-
Germ to build a moderately priced car
of commendable appearance as well
as quality
The wheelbase is a trifle longer,
the body is lower and the rear springs
changed to semi-elliptical type are
undressing, and increased from 40 to
30 inches in length.
All the features so popular with
the public today are embodied in the
design of the complete line, which III
cludes a touring car, roadster, coupe,
two types of sedan, and screen side
and panel side commercial cars OF ID
ton capacity. All steel bodies as first
introduced by Dodge Brothers in their
open passenger cars several years ago
are now used for all types.
The effect of the longer and lower
body and longer wheelbase, combined
with the new lines and lower seats, Is
fine. According to dealers and others
who have driven the new cars. the
Improvement in riding qualities is no
less pronounced than the improve
ment in general design. The reduc-
tioa in body height lowers the cen!er
of gravity and thereby reduces sac
sway, while rebound shocks are e11cc,
lively dissipated by the improves
front and rear springs. The car hoiCs
the road easily and gracefully ana
affords real riding comfort. A.,
Another distinct new feature is .he
louvers or ventilator Sits IN the slaes
of the hood panels. This changes IN
creases the flow OF air through ,he
radiator and reduces the flow OF ho'
air to the floor boards. making sum
mer driving most comfortable.
The rear seat and all upnoisteIy u
the touring car are removable, alloru'
ing a large space for loading luggage
or othr articles. Seats IN all types
are deeper and lower, adding 10 con-
fort and leg room:
The instrument board is greatly i'm
proved in appearance. with lnstru
ments grouped on raised panel anu
with longer lighting switch lever, "a.
cilitating control OF the llghts "h''e
Irving. ,xz,rrsJ
TO harmonic with the new pouy 5ii,es
A combination caution signal ana tal
lamp is mounted rigidly on the Incense
niate bracket and conforms with th'
Preanirements of all states having
lighting regulations. =,
Rrake medal pads are larger and oil
a design which makes for greater ease
and safety. The hand brake lever
like the shifting lever, is moved lot
ward giving more leg room and max
inc II easier to get in an out. A Yale
lock is built into the TRANSMISSION
making II possible to double loci
the car when idlS
The steering wheel is materially nm
proved in appearance and all eiec
tr;cal connections are inside the steer
ing column.
The front springs are increased n
length and from 1 3-4 to = inches II
width and built of more leaves Oh .
thinner stock. The rear springs, IT
addition to being longer, are now
semi-elliptic and flat.
The front axle is OF a design un'
rsnolly strong. The Gambler, or IN
tiff Of the front wheels, is increased
. making steering easier. A new geai
ratio Of the rear axle gives Increased
flexibility O. ID adds to the ability OF
Dodge Brothers cars as hill climbers
In the Type A sedan, the uphol'
stery is the finest grade mohair vel,
vet. and all interior hardware rs OF
distinctive Dodge Brothers design
The business coupe and business
sedan finished in attractive spanish
Nine leather.