Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-31
Three Cars in Family.

lllfee CarS IN Family.
picture of the successful Ameri-
can family OF the near future depicts
the three sided nature of its automo-
1--WE equipment. There will be the
larger, heavier and more spacious fine
closed car for touring and for social
use. There will be the smart road
St"r for fair-weather recreation and
sMagger. Finally, there will be the
IoW-prlced small closed car for bust
n"&H, for shopping and for general
utility in all kinds of weather.
Fortunately the new small cars
have been designed to appeal TO those
VINO are accustomed to comfort and
performance. Because these cars are
light they will give good performa nee
With engines capable Of 40 horsepower
o. thereaboutS but for good measure
there are seven makes of closed cars
selling for less than ST., 900 that are
powered by six-cylinder engines. Two
additional makes offer closed jobs sell
ing between 81 900 and $1,100.
Balloon tires are the rule. which
means that with slight additional in
NeStment in spring control devices
these small closed cars can be comfort
sble even TO those who are accustomed
20 long wheelba Ses and greater weight
The larger tires also serve as a pro-
lection against excessive body wear
making possible long body life with
lighter and less detailed construction.
Wide Choice Offered.
In the siX-cylinder group mentioned
~" motoriSt now has his choice of
l.SSeX Ajax, Pontiac. Star. Overland
Cleveland and Jewett. If he desires
TO extend his limit 4 little above the
$1,000 mark there are two more six
cylinder cars to choose from: Odds
mobile and Oakland.
Even in the four-cylinder group Of
Closed cars unique situation has de-
Veloped. If person has never owned
o car a good four-cylinder closed
model makes an ideal selection and
answers all the requirements of the
family that Is not accustomed to more
luxurious and speedy transportation
AT the same time. the lover of the fine
car can step down to the small car and
Hnd some unexpected advantages in
using it.
car to their automotive line of per-
sonal transportation are finding new
ease in parking. The short wheel.
base Of the small car lends itself
admirably to the new traffic require
ments. Owners find that simplicity!
cuts down operating costs, while Ion,
delays in congestion do not result in
excessive fuel wastage because the
small car is economical anyway. 1t is
family to handle. and il is finished in
such a way as to occasion less regret
II it Is battered by the elements.
Will Not be Overworked.
Persons who have fine cars at home
In the garage do not attempt to use
the smaller adjunct to the tranSporta-
ton equipment for hill climbing stunts
nor for record breaking runs. Per
sons not accustomed to fine car per
Torrance in the way Of speed, accel-
GRAFTON and superpower will not be
likely to ask the small closed car TO
do what it was not built to do.
The smaller closed cars in the four
cylinder group carry the name plate
OF famous makers and are assurance
70 any buyer, whether first owner or
experienced motorist, of excellent
service facilities, safe construction and
high resale value Under $3.50 there
are four makes of four-cyiinuer c.oseu
cars: Ford, Chevrolet. Overland 81
and Star. If the limit is stretched to
$1,000 there are. in addition, Gray.
Dodge and Chrysler four.
Low-priced small closed cars are,
therefore. making an appeal to the
wealthy as we'll as to the families in
moderate circumstances. This double
appeal explains the great and growing
popularity for this new type of auto
mobile. Seasoned motorists buy the
small closed car to knock about IN,
while the man who Is just embark
ing upon his motoring career buys it
20 learn on and to enjoy while learn
ing.
Because 1t is the rule with manu-
facturers in this low-priced group to
offer de luxe versions of their prod
ucts an interesting situation has de-
veloped. Persons who find in the
ernaIler cars all they need in the way
of personal transportation can, at a
email additional cost, obtain more dis
tinguished trimmings and equipment.
Such owners are enabled to add little
distinction to their motoring and, tax
Ing pride in their new possessions, are
likely to keep such equipment polished
and in good condition.
The motorist who buys small