Imperial Valley press., 1926-03-12
NEW KNIGHT SIX
DISPLAYED HERE
BY LOCAL AGENT

Making its bow to the Imperial
Valley motoring public, the new
/ 80" Willy 's-Knight six is now on
display at the show rooms of the
Davies Overland company. The
handsome cars are expected to at
tract throngs TO the showrooms at
go Main street, I'll Centre, and the
sales force will be kept busy ex-
planning features of the ear to in
terestcd spectators.
The co. comes in two models
the sedan and touring. each with
ll3 Il inch whceibase. 1t is new
Willy 'sKnight from headlights to
rear fender, according to Paul L.
nNelv. 1t is new in dimensions,
body lines and engine efficiency.
Although the design is a distinct de-
parture from the typical light six,
ii contains several innovations OF
the higher priced WHY'S knight
great sin.
The TO- is marked by several
Innovations, increasing tho eff
cicncy of this famous sleeve valve
Knight motor. Through carefully
designed and precisely nodded cyl
inder head the explosion spark is in
tteduced in the exact center, con
tribu,ing maximum power to the
piston stroke. The motor, which
has extremely high torquc, is declar-
ed to excel in efficiency every mo
tor Of similar size and type. While
the cylinder dimensions are only
) 1916 by I 81 inch stroke. it de
vcIops 53 brake horse power and
has a speed of 65 miles an hour. The
entire piston displacement is only
ls0 cubic inches.
Seven Bearing Shaft
The motor has a seven bearing
INK shaft; cooling is thcrmo-
statiscallv controlled. 1t is fitted
with tubular connecting rods and
pistons are made Of aluminium al
Icy. y remarkable increase in the
terquc is obtained by use of
unique heating device. Exhaust
gases are carried from the exhaust
port around the front of the engine
and back to the intake and mani
fold. heating aud diving the in
rushing yapor and causing more
! glatiic combustion.
The heater, by conveying the
hot gases around the engine, reduces
tn heat excess under the floor
boards, which is found objection
able in the average motor ear, cspe.
.saliv during the summer.
Tie general appearance of the J
- - Is sleek and beautiful. From
h radiator to the rear lamp the .
ar : simple Yet effective flowing |
ines create a pleasing symmetry of I
ie esign. Lcssened wind resistance +
5 distinctive factor. y narrow, I
!ish radiator with more compact /
'ront Tenders presents i small direct
yin drcsistaHcc. Through windshield /
ufface, curve OF body lines and de
ign Of top, all factors tending to +
III speed bv leS>ing wind resistance
ave been Incorporated in thr car.
Both sedan and touring car are
inishcd in lustrous lacquer, Civ
NJ a permanently brilliant finish
HeF are tlI't't WIN N'tHdH4tdi
our-whecl foot brakes, internal
xpandiug in front and external /
in The rear. The hand /
rake is of the external contracting
ypc, operating on drum in the
ear Of the transmission.
Low Hung Body
The frame is exceptionally stur-
V. 1t is + - inchces deep and has
;x cross members. The body and !.
enter of gravity are unusually
ow, adding safety in driving and
ondcrful roadabilitv. The seats
re roomv with sufficient leg
oom for the tallcst man.
Tho car has most excellent rid
~ qualities. The springs are
rmi-eliptic, Of chrome vauadium
feel. The front springs are 81 IL
uchcs long and the read 81 IL
urhcs. Gabriel snubbcrs are also /
tandard equipment.
The equipment includes an in
-tnious, easily controlled horn and
light switch, mounted on special
xtcnsion from the steering wheel /
olumn, natural wood wheels Of the !
.rtillcrv type, dome light in sedan, /
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