The Nome nugget., 1928-01-21
TnE NEW III VI AAD
 FORD CARS
FORD DESCRIBES NEW AUTO:
 FIRST DUE HERE SOON
Agent A. A. ShOnbeck to Have
 New Model at Early DAte

The first authentic description of the new Ford automobile to be received in Anchorage is contained in an official circular received this week by A. A. Shonbeck, local az ent, direct from the Ford Motor Company. Mir. Shonbeck also an- nounces that he has placed an or der for one of the new models and hopes to have it here before the holidays. It is possible that it will be shipped from Seattle on the next boat but the date of ship ment will depend entirely upon the ability of the company to meet the demand for the new cars.
 Unusual speed and acceleration are among the outstanding fea- lures of the new car. It is an- nounced as being able to make 55 to 60 miles per hour. with ease In recent tests it has made even more without difficulty. What is more important it is stated that when travelling at such speeds, it holds the road easily, and with comfort to driver and passengers It is also stated with equal posi- tiveness. however, that it performs in an equally spectacular manner On bad roads. In its design. Mir Ford has held to his original idea of car which can meet all condi- tions and types of roads.
 Appreciating the constantly in creasing importance of aceeleration the Ford Motor Company has given great deal of study to this fea- lure of the new car. In high gear tests with two passengers in a Tudor sedan it has shown an ae- celeration of from to e5 miles an hour in S12 seconds.
 The new Ford car also introduc- es new type of four wheel bra kes An exclusive Ford development, they are of the mechanical shoe expanding type. and are self-center- ing. The brake pedal and the hand brake each operates all four brakes It is stated that this is the most reliable and simplest type of four wheel brake. and also the easiest 10 adjust. all adjustments being made from the outside without re-
 moving any parts.
 An engine that is practically vi bratfonless develops 40 horse power at 2.z0O revolutions per minute. This low revolution speed in ratio to high horsepower is il- illustrative of the unusual efficiency of the engine. Also it means a longer life. the lower engine speed insuring less wear on engine parts The low revolution speed is also a substantial factor in lessening vibration. The bore is 7-S in- ches. stroke 1-4 inches. The un- usually large cranksnaft. which is both statically and dynamically balanced. weighs 2s pounds. This balancing. combined with the light ness of aluminium alloy pistons. further combine to reduce vibration and increases riding and driving comfort and safety.
 In addition to freedom from vii bratfon. it is announced that the car is unusually quiet. a great deal of attention having been paid to this feature by the Ford engineers In the engine the timing gears are made of bakelized fabric. which is much quieter than metal. The cams on the crankshaft have been so designed as to prevent clicking.
 The coachwork of the car is as distinctive as its performance. There is noticeable European touch in line and contour. It is not only designed for exterior bean ty, but has as well the interior roominess. convenience and luyur- ious appointments to be found in much higher priced automobiles. On an instrument board of satin finished nickel are mounted the speedcmeter. gasoline guage. ana- meter and ignition lock. with dash light in the center. The new military-type sun visor. with crown roof and round corners, are featur-